Albright-Knox Visit

 Ryan J. McGuinness: Something About the Collapse of Art and Language, 2003. Acrylic on Canvas.

      

This work makes an impression on me because of the wild nature of it. It reminds me of graffiti and when graffiti layers on top of old graffiti. All graffiti has a story, there is a message. The message I received from this is that symbols and colors are communication within itself. We are surrounded by so many visual stimulants and this includes all of them in one work. I think I feel connected to this one because I am a communications major and I enjoy visual communication.

Sopheap Pich: Cycle, 2011. Bamboo, wire and glue.

This work  made an impression on me because I initially read the information about the piece. This artist is from Cambodia. I had a friend whom traveled through Cambodia and brought home a hand weaved hat. I feel that this piece was made in regards to her childhood or life in Cambodia.

Frantisek Kupka: Traits, plans, profondeur,1920-22. Oil on Canvas.

I would like to know more about this piece here because it is quite mysterious. I feel like the title is difficult to connect to; to me the title and the image do not go together. It is just confusing for me to interpret and that is why I would like to learn more about this piece. 

Anselm Kiefer: From the Maas to the Memel, for the Etsch to the Belt, 2011-12. Acrylic, emulsion, oil, shellac, and electrolysis on canvas in artist's lead frame.

I would like to know more about this piece here because it is wonderful! I walked into the room and it took my breath away. The title does not mean anything to me, I do not know what Maas, Memel or Etsch even mean. All I see is ocean meeting the horizon with clouds rolling in. Was this a realistic piece that is meant to be exactly what it is or is this a piece that stands for a deeper meaning.

Sol LeWitt: Wall drawing #1268: Scribbles: Staircase (AKAG), conceived 2006; executed 2010
Graphite on three walls



I can connect to this piece because I love to "scribble" I am known to be the one in class doodling, creating shapes and dimension from little drawings with a pencil. This graphite wall drawing is amazing to me. If you look up close you can see each line, each shade from light to dark, every detail this artist put into this piece. I also connect to this because I have painted murals and I can relate to how time consuming it was. 

Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt: Plastic detergent bottles bob in Ventian Canals as green grass glass billows in tourist shops, 1985. Mixed media foil construction on wood.

I can connect to this piece because I am all for recycling! This piece is beautiful and whimsical, but to me it is also a statement about recycling. Plastics pollute our waters around the world because of the laziness of the human race. I think it is important for people to recycle to keep the beauty around the world that we cherish. I also connect to this because this reminds me of projects I made with foil and colored Seran wrap growing up. I love this piece!