I had a very interesting perspective in that the focal point, which is the cherry tree, is in the foreground of the painting. It as if you are looking through the branches of the tree at the rural scene in the background which is obscured. It seems in contrast from most paintings I have seen which led you to the subject this one is right up front in your face.
The second is the "Symphony Orchestra" by Man Ray ca. 1916 oil on canvas
I liked how the instruments are represented abstractly, you search for the forms you know. Also the colors are like the variations of sounds that would be performed by the orchestra. It was one of the abstracts that I did really enjoy.
The piece of art that I felt the greatest connection to was "The Marina Piccola, Capri" by Albert Bierstadt ca. 1859 oil on canvas
This was my favorite painting, it is as simple scene of fisherman and woman going about daily life, repairing nets and launching and retrieving their boats. I enjoy how realistic the nature scenes are in the painting, looking closely it as if the waves are moving and carrying the boats along with them. I also enjoyed the sun breaking through the clouds in the background of the picture and the shadows cast on the boats and people on shore. The painting continues off to the left with additional buildings that appear in the mountains.
"Street Music" by Norman Wilfred Lewis a. 1950 oil on canvas.
This is a painting that I would hang on my wall. The people and instruments are so intertwined that you can find surprises each time you look at it. The colors just worked well together the orange accented the lines and the black gave body to the figures and instruments.
The artwork that I would like to know about were the "Untitled" #418 by Gerhard Richter ca. 1977 oil on canvas.
This painting has the look of a photograph that is out of focus. The painting may be of a plank or piece of wood that broke in half, perhaps the breaking is what causes the picture to be out of focus. Interesting to paint and be able to paint something perfectly out of focus.
"Karma" by Do Ho Suh ca. 2010 Metal sculpture on Delaware Stairs
This metal statue stands atop the pedestal marking the creation of the art museum. It faces Delaware park, from a distance it looks like a spire upon a closer look the spire is actually a spine. The vertebra or links of the spine are men sitting on top of each other getting progressively smaller. The man on top is covering up the man bellows eyes with his hands. The only one that can see is the man standing, perhaps he sees no evil.
Stephen,
ReplyDeleteGreat posting. I also chose the Marina Piccola as one of the pieces I enjoyed the most. I really felt like this piece was just such a display of mastery and skill. I enjoy the modern art as well, and I think it is very minimal and interesting in some ways, but paintings like this are the ones that make your jaw drop and say wow. I also feel a connection with Karma by Do Ho Suh. I can't place my finger on why, but it seems like the piece is very political and emotional. It seems like it's a commentary on how each generation is based on the other blinding it. This piece is very powerful and moving and makes me want to know more about it as well.