Friday, May 1, 2009
Interstitial
Where to begin. First and for most, I must admit I have no idea what the reason was behind this piece. I normally look at pieces by quality first. Although I found it very awkward walking into this short film half way in the middle, I don't believe I missed much of the beginning. The overlaying of the body, making different gestures and actions, made this piece most powerful. I especially found it strong towards the end when it looked like an inner spirit digging out of your scalp, almost screaming in fear. At least that is what I took from it. I believe the placement was very good. The blue on top made a good contrast when the shaving cream was on your scalp. The one thing I did not like was at the beginning it had you with the green mask like on, I don't think it was necessary to foreshadow that part.
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Good, I have A couple of questions for you.
ReplyDelete1) Do you feel that understanding the purpose of a piece is important in being able to appreciate a work?
2) How important is the structure/composition of a piece in appreciating a work?
3) Can a piece be really good and suck at the same time?
These are subjective questions so feel free to answer based on your personal feeling.
Thanks for the response. I am interested in hearing your response if you will indulge me.
Hassan
1) I have always felt that there is no need in a purpose behind work. To be honest, I don't think art has to even have a meaning towards it(yes, I am one of those freaks). I appreciate work based on visual apperance and effectiveness to the senses.
ReplyDelete2)Composition is key I believe. I mean, there will be flaws, but an artist must consider the composition in order to obtain stunning graphics to attract others to their piece[s].
3)Of course a piece can be really good and suck at the same time. It's like a story. The climax is where it's all at, but it can always fall short in the end. There are strengths and weaknesses within art, you just have to appreciate both sides.
I think you are spot on. I think that there is always a meaning behind work, however it need not be some complicated confusing reason or purpose rather an honesty that a viewer can engage. Having said that I do think that engaging in the arts (particularly in this school) you are urged to develop a style or voice that on one hand speaks to your personal vision and works to develop specific tactics and methods that will separate you from the rest of the artist who work in a similar vein. In short you will have a purpose and develop meaning, as well as specifically be able to speak about your work in a way that conveys a confidence and a relevance to what you produce. BUT that doesn't mean everyone has to get all that theory but hopefully still appreciate the honesty of the artist and the work. Does this make sense?
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