Gallery Visit # 1

C.)This piece called, "This is Not a Fountain", by by Subodh Gupta, captured my attention and brought up many questions in my mind about how the actual assembly of the pots and other metal objects were put together and also connected with a water source. I found it intriguing that the artist went to India to collect these artifacts for his piece. There is a sort of symmetry to the "mess" of pots that I enjoy as well. This is a modern piece made in 2011-2013.

B.)I connected with this piece because it has a modern appeal. The neon frame fits my personal style. I took several pictures with the work of art. The use of light in this piece makes me feel happy.

C.) This oil on canvas painting  by Paul Gauguin got my attention. It got me wondering what the artists intention was with this work of art. It has a morbid feeling to me and I found it interesting that it may be a statement about old vs young. The specter in the background makes me curious about what she her intention is and what she is thinking. I like artist's  the use of color to portray this mood. 

A.)I feel intrigued about the relationship between the father and daughter in this oil on cardboard picture from 1903 and I wonder why the artist, Edouard Vuillard, made them intentionally blend in to the scenery. I like that he did that as it creates a relaxed, soft look.

A.)This picture from 1885 amazes me because the artist somehow makes this woman "glow" from the canvas. The paint colors are striking. I love the smooth look. The character looks alive and stands out. Even though this is not a piece of art that I connect with or would own, I am very interested in the way the artist created this effect. It looks almost like a photograph. John Singer Sargent used oil on canvas. I think the oil paint my explain some of the reasons for the appearance of this painting. 

B.)I felt an immediate connection to this drawing by Mary Cassatt when I saw it. It looks a lot like baby pictures that I have seen of myself with a bonnet on at my baptism. I like the way the pencil creates variation in shade. I would display this sketch in my home someday. I like the inquisitive expression on the face of the baby. The drawing was done with pencil and paper in 1890 but is timeless in my opinion.