Monday, November 15, 2010
Face to Face with Art
Just spent five days in Vancouver, gallery-hopping and discovering more wonderful places to eat. Was not very impressed with some of the current shows in the commercial galleries, plenty of mild work. Also, seeing works from the collection again at VAG wasn't too exciting. However, the new Carr exhibit on the third floor was excellent. "In Conversation with Carr" is work by EC and other artists who are responding to her incredible influence on Canadian art. Douglas Coupland was one, and wow, I was impressed. Also of value was an interview with each of the artists, playing on DVD and headsets. I love that. It inspires me to do something like that here at SAGA. It always helps to hear what the artist has to say about their work - it expands our understanding of it. Plus, there's something about seeing the artists face and watching them speak - the media is the message!
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I so hear you about conversations and hearing the artist's voice (though appreciate that some artists believe work, once on the wall, their art should just be interpreted). I still like the hearing about process and inspiration. I'm with you about "mild work." Why bother? It's got to matter!
ReplyDeleteYes! For some of us, understanding the process is the bridge to understanding the work. Sure, we can all appreciate well-executed art, but to fully understand it is another gift to the intellect.
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