Foods-R-U.S.
The theme of Cheryl Jackson’s
exhibit is centered on the idea that the United States is highly influenced and
characterized by the food industry as well as television and the elements
associated with it. As for the set-up of
this exhibition it requires a significant amount of space, electricity, and a particular
arrangement of the materials.
Furthermore, the lighting required to view this installation is not very
exquisite, meaning that ordinary forms of lighting can be used to view this
work of art and still portray the piece in its entirety. In addition to the external scenery the color
of the walls in the gallery are not painted with specific hues, this occurs
because the materials in the work of art convey a thought process from the
objects already used, hence the reason why particular wall colors are not
necessary. Moreover, the materials used in
this installation can be considered common objects in the daily lives of Americans. The use of the television set, eating trays,
chairs, food packages, and juvenile toys all expel the idea that there are two
themes being presented. Firstly, the incorporation
of the everyday items displays the idea that there is a commonality amongst all
Americans, which is the way in that family bonding has been influenced by the
products of society. Secondly, the
installation posits the notion that Americans have become very lethargic and
less active in the traditional communication process. A statement like this suggests that people in
the country are easily circumvented by entertainment and advertising, again,
which brings a dumbing affect to the individuals that are participating in this
form of behavior. Lastly, the
organization and proximity ( in comparison to the other works of art in the
gallery) of this installation allows viewers to walk around the work of art,
this gives different viewing points, and also this movement allows the viewer
to focus on particular objects with various thinking processes being attained.
Cheryl Jackson
Foods-R-U.S.1998
Gio’s Summer Dress
As for
this work of art the theme is difficult to verify because of the simplicity it
projects when viewed from a distance.
However, this thought process is changed when the viewer steps closer to
the piece and realizes the detail that is incorporated into it. Specifically, this work of art has general
sculpture look but with an expressionism twist to it, also, it uses a unique
material that sets it further apart from traditional sculptures. For this exhibit there was no obscure
organization involved, again, if a viewer was walking through the gallery this
piece would stand out, however not because of any special lighting or amount of
space it takes up. The proximity of this
work of art in comparison to others is somewhat different for numerous
reasons. One in particular is because
the sculpture is three-dimensional and brightly colored. Another reason is because it stands on a base
while most of the other works of art are flat and hung on the wall. Lastly,
this piece has abstract appeal to it as well as surreal, mostly because of the
detail of the material and the unusual look of the piece.
Gio's Summer Dress, 2012
Metal sculpture
World Peace
This
work of art has a theme about how human beings and their actions, mostly
associated with war and other disheartening events. Also, the piece includes the concept about
how small and irrelevant humans are in the universe. The artists uses a surreal composition for
her work by making the objects in the work of art larger than they would
normally appear, as well as look different too.
Additionally, the organization for the piece is quite extensive, it
requires a lot of space, allows the viewer to walk around the work of art as
well as through the center of it. There
is no specific lighting but this installation has does have a close proximity
in regards to the other objects in the work of art. Furthermore, the use of ceramic and wood is
difficult to notice, each object has an insidious look of plastic or plaster,
however this not the case. Moreover, it
is these characteristics that made World Peace unique from the majority of
works of art in the gallery, again, mostly due to the fact that all the other
works of art were flat. Lastly, this
work of art incorporates the use of surrealism and expressionism, also the
theme of concept art can be attached to it.
World Peace
Ceramic and wood
I
thought that this art gallery visit was amazing; since it was my first time in
the gallery I was astonished by how new and organized it was in comparison to
the other galleries I have visited. In
regards to stepping out of my realm as viewing the art from a different
perspective I was able to gain a new insight about how works of art can be
understood and appreciated. By using all
the elements for this project I gained a new respect and comprehension of how
art can view by others, and not only my perspective.
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