"Expansion" Paige Bradley (2004)The artwork is titled "Expansion" created by Paige Bradley on 2004 in New York City. This sculpture connects to diversity because the sculpture is a woman and it looks like she is finding peace in her own way through her own experiences. The form stands out to me the most because it looks like she has found her peace within herself she can be also thinking about her personal experiences. Another art element that stands out is the line that is formed across from her making it look like a ray of lighting is surrounding her body. Another is the placement of her hands they are out because again she looks like she is zening in peace.
"Do Women Have To Be Naked To Get Into the Met. Museum?" Guerrilla Girls (1989)
This artwork titled "Do Women Have To Be Naked To Get Into the Met. Museum?" was created in New York on 1989 by a group of feminists that called themselves the Guerilla Girls. This relates to my topic on diversity because they are embracing females in the modern art section. The emotions that are portrayed is rage at the fact that most artists at the met are males even if the females deserve it. The placement of the facts are scattered on the artwork is trying to make a statement. The color the artists uses stands out making me want to actually look at the artwork.
"Reflecting" Dan Gluibizzi (2022)The artwork is titled "Reflecting" created by Dan Gluibizzi in Portland in 2022. This artwork relates to diversity because they are all different people reflecting on each other. The emotions that are shown can be that they are learning from each other and how they reflect onto each other. The colors that reflect a shadow looks like they can be looking at things in a different perspective. One thing that stands out about this is the mirror on the right corner with the hand holding it making it look like whoever is looking at the artwork needs to reflect on others.
“Water Bearer” Sandro Chia (1981)
The “Water Bearer” was created by Sandro Chia on 1981 in London. The artwork relates to diversity because it’s a painting of a dark skinned person. The emotions that the artists portrays in this is hard work we can see the man carrying the water going somewhere we know he has a destination. The color of this artwork stands out to me because it’s bright. The texture of this artwork that make up the waves look good as well the lines making it look like the waves are moving.
“New Hoover Convertibles, Green, Blue; New Hoover Convertibles, Green, Blue; Doubledecker”
Jeff Coons (1981-1985)The artwork is titled “New Hoover Convertibles, Green, Blue; New Hoover Convertibles, Green, Blue; Doubledecker” created by Jeff Coons on 1981-1985 in New York. The sculpture represents diversity because it’s different vacuums in the sculpture. The space between the vacuums is the first thing that stands out to me because it almost looks glorifying. Another thing that stands out to me is the color with the emphasis on the colors of the vacuums when everything else is just plain white. The value in the sculpture looks like they are all different in their own way.
"Pink Panther" Jeff Koons (1988)
This sculpture titled "Pink Panther" was designed by Jeff Koons on 1988 in New York. This sculpture represents diversity because of it's increased female presence in art. One thing that stands out to me is that she is holding the Pink Panther. Another thing that stands out to me is the value the sculpture holds she is smiling meaning that she is happy. One last thing that stands out is the colors used pink representing a light and happy mood when looking at the sculpture.
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Great blog post Michelle! It was intriguing to learn more about all six of these pieces and how they relate to the topic of diversity in their own respective ways. While I enjoy various aspects of each of the pieces you selected, I found the painting by Sandro Chia to be very appealing. The vibrant colors and varied textures of the background really draw the viewer into the given image. Hard work, the emotion portrayed, can be seen through the strain of muscles and the determined look on the figure’s face.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much diversity of art found in the post-modern era. It can be seen in the location of the piece, the materials utilized, race, gender, and artistic styles. I enjoyed that each piece connected to the theme of diversity in its own unique way. Bradley and the Guerrilla Girls tackled gender norms, Gluibizzi highlighted people from different backgrounds, Chia covered race, and Koons utilized diverse materials and increased the female presence in art. I find it awe-inspiring to see artists, of the post-modern era, from different walks of life represent the diversity of art in their own unique fashion. Thank you for sharing these wonderful masterpieces!
Great blog post! I also did diversity in post-modern work and included Expansion as one of my pieces. Expansion is a breath taking piece; I love how she sculpted it, and how she placed the cracks with the lights reflects how she's expanding into her new life. Another piece that sticks out to me is Reflecting. To me, this piece shows what everyday life is like, constantly looking at others and wondering what they're thinking, whether in your personal or professional life. Learning from others helps us grow and is precisely what Reflecting normalizes.
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle, great work on your post. Diversity is an important subject that should be taken for granted. I really like Sandro Chia's Water Bearer. I like the use of colors, as they give a soothing and energizing sense. The composition of the artwork really creates a sense of unity and balance. Chia's use of the water bearer as a subject is significant in terms of diversity because it highlights the important role that water plays in our lives and the importance of access to clean water. The image of the water bearer also speaks to the idea of sustenance and the human need for connection to the natural world. The painting's powerful message about the importance of water and our connection to the natural world is a universal theme that can resonate with people from diverse perspectives. Thank you for sharing.
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