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Selfie in front of Beverly Price's and Ingrid Weyland's pieces
Gallery Manager Tara Youngborg and Graduate assistant Maura Callahan during the tour
Topographies of Fragility V , 2019 by Ingrid Weyland
Arts TRYathlon #1: NextNOW Event
Arts TRYathlon #1: NextNOW Event
What We Do After: Contemporary Art Purchasing Program (CAPP) New Arrivals 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 12-12:30PM CAPP Collection Tour at Stamp Gallery
#art #photography #signs #textures #presentation #expression
On this gallery tour, I perused the art-plastered walls of Stamp, where I learned of the techniques and backstories of select pieces. I first looked at the art inside the gallery section, most notably Beverly Price's We the Children and Ingrid Weyland's Topographies of Fragility. Weyland's was my favorite. I loved how unique her use of crumpled paper was in depicting irreversible landscape damage due to climate change. In Price's photographs of young men, I thought they were merely pictures of the same children at different points in their lives; however, upon reading the description, I realized there was a deeper meaning within these pictures- about dealing with loss through the passage of time. Throughout this exhibition, I learned art's ways to express something more than what we can see at the surface level. It reminded me of context, which we discussed in our colloquium, about how if something is within a place like an art museum, it becomes art. For example, a neon sign (Continental by Karlo Andrei Ibarra) at Stamp was part of the gallery, but if I were to see it on the street, I would not know its significance. The definition of art changes to fit our opinions based on the context of its location and audience. Everyday things could be art if we perceive them to be. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience because I saw different art forms and each artist's visions, which helped me reconsider my complicated definition of art.
Arts TRYathlon #2: Choose Your Own Adventure
Arts TRYathlon #2: Choose Your Own Adventure
Craft & Chat: Perler Beads for the Teenage Soul
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 7-8 PM CPSA Bel Air Lounge
#art #technique #expression #presentation #pixel #decor #creative
Perler bead art is a medium I hadn't known existed before this event. People have and continue to find ways to create with a plethora of materials and fill their time with an expressive, finicky hobby. When talking to the host, Alyssa, I saw the many pieces she made within three months of starting this art form. It showed me how art affects different people, entices them, and drives their passion and love for creation. Referring back to our driving question of what art is, when we consider the audience and intention of art, I believe that sometimes, art doesn't need a message or groundbreaking purpose. Its significance is its influence on someone, whether it be a masses of people or the pride of one individual in the comfort of their own room. This activity supports that art's importance can come from the joy it brings to people. It doesn't have to be profound to be expressive. I gained more appreciation for the time invested in this activity. Often, I found myself frustrated with the tiny, slippery perler beads, and I wondered how skillful one must be to create something efficiently with them. I really enjoyed this event; I got to try something unfamiliar and gain an appreciation for a simple yet particular art form. It was especially fun to meet and laugh with new people!
Arts TRYathlon #3: Arts Scholars Event
Arts TRYathlon #3: Arts Scholars Event
Fall Into Clay: Art Advisory Board
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 7-8 PM CPSA Bel Air Lounge
#art #sculpting #creative #hands-on
At first, I didn't know what I would create out of clay, like many around me. The creative juices hadn't flooded in yet, but as other students started making their Halloween-themed items, I thought of more practical things to make. Because I couldn't see the point of creating something that would only sit on a desk, I brainstormed what I could make out of clay before the event, even consulting my family. The umbrella ring holder I made left me feeling dissatisfied. It felt predictable and subpar. Practicality in art isn't necessary. Art should feel freeing, not an assignment to complete. After considering my wants, I decided to make something that would make me happy and express something about myself. It was my experience, so I should own it. I used an emoji as a reference for my little sculpture. As I looked around, I saw my peers following an image of clay designs. It brought up the question of whether replication is art and where the line is between inspiration and originality. Like in our Art Colloquium, if someone recreates a famous piece of art exactly, is that theft or flattery? Does the use of references when making those clay sculptures diminish the work? I think if the artist puts their original touches on their art, it makes the piece unique. Even in such a small setting as this, everyone contributed something creative and artistic of their own.
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