But is that Art Response's

But is that Art?

Chapter 2: Paradigms and Purposes:

1.       Select one of your own works and relate it to a specific idea presented in this chapter? If you cannot find a connection, describe why your work is divergent.

            Throughout reading this chapter, I feel like my work is similar to that of Medieval philosopher Chartres, whom designed everything in Chartres Cathedral, from its maze to its lofty vaulted nave and wondrous stained glass, alluded to heaven and drew believers to gods kingdom. Although I did not design a Cathedral I feel like I can really relate to his work for many reasons. The first reason is because exacting rules were applied to the design of portals, arches, and windows, and dictated proportions of arches and galleries. Geometry ruled the design of the church itself, built in the form of a cross, with cross-arms proportional to the arms of a human finger. The second thing I can relate to besides  the symmetry and geometry, is the fact that he incorporates glass windows in his works. Similar to a rose window in a cathedral I try to represent  stories through pictures and designs using glass as a medium. I feel like through replicating some of Tiffany's windows, I have learned to portray a medieval/modern aesthetic, by using light and gothic design aspects.

Pick one work in this chapter and answer the following questions. What ideas drive the work selected? Who was it created for? What purpose does fill? What questions does it raise?

            The work I chose to write about is Brillo Boxes created by Andy Warhol.  When I first saw this work, my first reaction was  that it was just a piece of junk and that it shouldn't have been in this book. But from further reading I found out that the idea behind this work, was that "anything can be a work of art, given the right situation and theory." pg 57  A lot of Andy Warhol's work helped spark the transition from macho New York Abstract Expressionism to playful gender-bending postmodernism. pg 54 It seemed like he created it for the sole purpose of changing people's views about art. This work caused philosopher George Dickie  to formulate the "institutional theory of art", according to which art is any artifact...which has had conferred upon it the status of candidate for appreciation by some person or persons acting on behalf of a certain social institution. This means works only have to be baptized as art and accepted by museums, galleries along with gallery directors and art collectors. To me it may not raise as many questions, because I can understand the aesthetics of the work, but to someone whom has no clue about the work, they may have many questions as to what's the meaning behind the work.

 

2.      List any ideas that are new to you in this chapter.

At the beginning of this chapter I was uncertain if i was going to understand anything in this chapter, but oddly enough I understood all of it about portraying aesthetic feelings and all because of Art History 3, but I also learned a lot of interesting things.

3.      Notes:

·         Painting was particularly challenged by the realism of an upstart New medium, photography. pg 35

·         Do Van Gogh  or Okeeffe's irises impress us because they are accurate imitations? Plato would criticize these modern artists for creating a mere image of beauty-hopelessly striving to emulate something ineffable or ideal. pg  35 Great quote

What I have been Working on

 

These are all individual tiles that I created using Metallic Duct tape as my medium. I really enjoyed creating these and started pushing the colors and layering. There are 16 individual works here, but im planning to maybe do this on a large 5 foot by 5 foot canvas.

But is that Art ? Response's

But is that Art?

Chapter 1: Blood and Beauty:

1.       Select one of your own works and relate it to a specific idea presented in this chapter? If you cannot find a connection, describe why your work is divergent.

            Throughout reading this chapter, I feel like none of my work really relates to any of the ideas presented. I believe my work is more divergent because of the emotions that I express throughout my work. My work always seems to be pleasant, pretty , happy , symmetrical, because that is how I was raised. Like Hume states in the book But is it Art?  everyone has their own taste and personal preference when it comes to anything in life. And I believe my views are much different because I was blessed to be adopted. If I hadn't been adopted I would have probably grown up in an orphanage in a third  world country. But because of my past I feel like i create works that represent how I happy i am in life no matter how hard things get. They are always pleasant and contemporary.

2.       Pick one work in this chapter and answer the following questions. What ideas drive the work selected? Who was it created for? What purpose does fill? What questions does it raise?

            The work I chose to write about is Piss Christ created by Andres Serrano.  I remember when I first saw this work, my first reaction was  that it was a cool religious photo. But when I had learned the title and the medium of the work, my views than  altered a little. Art critic Lippard said "Many people were so disgusted by the title that they could not bear to look at the work; students thought that the image showed a crucifix in toilet or in a jar of urine- neither of which is true" pg 18 Although that notion does help push this work to the next level. Some people may understand the work and some may not, though questions about  its purpose and for whom it was created for arise frequently.  Art critic Lippard stated that "the small wood-and-plastic crucifix becomes virtually monumental as it floats, photographically enlarged, in a deep golden, rosy glow that is both ominous and glorious. The title Piss Christ is crucial to the enterprise, this transforms this easily digestible cultural icon into a sign of rebellion or an object of disgust simply by changing the context in which it is seen." pg 19 Although this work may not have a specific purpose, it does create many views, while still successful in his portrayal of using body fluids as a medium. I guess a few questions that could arise would be Why did he use a crucifix? Was it meant to be rebellious in a religious sense? If so Why? And Why did he use urine instead of blood?

3.      List any ideas that are new to you in this chapter.

I was interested to learn more about how Hume perceives taste. on page 9 Hume emphasized education and experience: men of taste acquire certain abilities that lead to agreement about which authors and artworks are the best.

 

4.      Notes:

·         Blood has interesting similarities to paint.  pg 1

·         Spots of blood on sheets indicates loss of virginity and passage to adulthood.  pg 2

·         Blood can be dangerous with Aids, and Syphilis. pg 2

·         Theory of art as a ritual is producing symbolic value by the use of ceremonies, gestures, and artefacts. pg 4

·         Some of the most infamous art of recent decades became controversial because of its startling presentation of human bodies and body fluids. pg6

·         Similar  to what the critics  of contemporary art feel if a body is to be shown nude, it should resemble Botticelli's Venus or Michelangelo's David. pg 8

·         When you call a thing beautiful, you thereby assert that everyone ought to agree. Though the label is prompted, by subjective awareness or feeling of pleasure, it supposedly has objective application to the world. pg 12

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Works that Inspired me

 

 

 

 

This window was one of my biggest insperations, created by Lewis Comfort Tiffany. I actually desined a series of glass panels from his work.

 

 

 

This window is also created by Lewis COmfort Tiffany, although this window was created differently with the technique of layering glass behind glass, so that different colors come through.

 

 

 

This window was a commission piece created by Daniel Maher.

 

 

This window was also created by Daniel Maher, but is called houseware graveyard, Thus incorperating pieces from a someones kitchen. This window was also a comission piece.

Examples Of My Glass Work

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Art & Fear Responses

Art& Fear Responses:

#1 What work have you made that seems most yours? WHY?

-          I would say that my personalized stained glass windows are all extremely good examples of my works and talents. I have been working with glass for eleven years now, and have learned so many tricks with the glass, along with the designing of the piece. Regardless every window that I create has been made for a specific purpose and usually incorporates a deeper meaning. Every commissioned piece was made with the purchaser in mind, but when it came to my family gifts, I feel like there is a deeper connection because of the meaning of the window.

#2 What do you care about?

-          It’s hard to answer this question because I care about so many things.

1.       Family- because I was adopted, Family means the world to me and should be worshiped because at the end of the day, they will always be there for you no matter what.

2.       Structure- When I was younger, I used to be aggressive because of communication differences, but thanks to 11+  years of  Karate (8 years training and 3 years teaching, with my 2^nd degree Black Belt) I have always gravitated towards structured and symmetrical works.   Similar to my way of life.

3.       Children- I am attending Flagler College to graduate with a Fine Arts, & Art Education Major. After seeing how much my dad (an art teacher at my high school) had impacted not only my life but all of my friends even my friends I didn’t know he spoke to. As I grew up I really looked up to my parents as mentors. My Mother a Senior Executive Partner at IBM for 30 + years and My Dad whom was always around. They taught me good core values , and money aside I want to do something that can help impact the minds of young people like my family has done for me.

#3 Which of these ideas resonates most with you, and why? If they all resonate, how do they differ?

-          I personally feel like all of these sayings resonate with me due to the fact that art is incorporated into everything, including each of those sayings. Art can be anything in my opinion, even if it is nontraditional, or you can’t even see it. Music is art, poetry/theater is art, the cars, cloths, and things around us are all a design. Thus I believe that they all express the same meaning in different ways.

#4 Who are artists that are making work that relates to you? Are there other influences? How are they connected to your artwork?

-          This is another great question, I feel like there are so many different types of mediums I work with, that I could relate to a lot of artists.  But as far as design, I really enjoy geometric works and modern works similar to Pablo Picasso and some works found in the MOMA. I obviously was influenced by Lewis Comfort Tiffany so much that I have actually made replicas of some of his pieces. (the School Windows are half of the reason I came here). But I also enjoy the work of Mayan pottery along with many other works. I believe art is always changing so it’s hard to have an influence since there are so many people out there. But my dad is my biggest influence as far as art and my mom keeps me inspired. And as for my connections with these works and artists, I feel like I can understand the works and the reasons they made most of their decisions, not everyone might, but I feel like it also helps that I have a passion for the same glass medium as Tiffany.