Beyond the Canvas- Postmodern Landscape
Unknown name or location, 2019. Melania Brescia.
Unknown name or location, 2019. Melania Brescia.
Both of these artworks by Melania are very unique and interesting because they both use new technology and techniques to create an illusion. They really embody the meaning of postmodern art. It is really interesting to see how people manipulate a picture and create something completely surreal with it with different applications. The contrast in these pictures is fabulous. They really highlight the main points of the pictures like the flames and the hands. The colors are also very interesting like the one with her hands wrapped around her head. It is all very cool and cold looking, almost giving off a feeling of death. The first photo with fire evokes emotions of surprise, engagement, imagination, and the hand photo evoke emotions of suspense, anxiety, and fear. These pieces go beyond the canvas because it isn't just a brush, color, and canvas, its technology and the cloud. It is an electronic screen of manipulation.
Marqués de Riscal, 2006. Frank Gehry in Elciego, Spain.
This structure really embodies the postmodern theme because of its unusual form and use of different materials. There are different shapes, metallic ribbons, and vibrant colors. The ribbons and glass really make this piece very unique. The placement of this building is great because since it is in the Spanish wine country, it gives it some historical context. This building evokes emotions of interest, excitement, and energy because of the flow of the building as well as the colors. This goes beyond the canvas into 3-D, as does the next piece.
Dancing House, 1996. Frank Gehry in Prague, Czechia.
This building is an example of postmodern architecture. It is very untraditional in its shape and introduces a fluid motion to the architectural landscape. This house uses different materials such as a mixture and combination of glass and concrete which gives it a postmodern feel. The contrast between the materials really makes it unique as well as the shape. It really is such an interesting building. It does evoke emotions of excitement and happiness because of all of its different components.
Banksy, Sweep It Under the Carpet, 2006. Chalk Farm Road, London, England.
This piece reflects the postmodern theme because it insinuates the ignorance of problems and avoiding societal issues and problems. The broom and setting of the graffiti encompass that meaning. The contrast of this piece makes the maid stand out as well as the color, giving her more life. Her expression and the direction of her glance makes it look as though she is looking outwards, towards the public, insinuating that although she is "sweeping" things under the carpet, she is putting the fault on the public. Both Banksy pieces go beyond the canvas and very public with the placement.
Banksy, Basquiat being “stopped-and-frisked” outside the Barbican Centre, 2017.
This piece reflects Post-Modern themes because it portrays Basquiat, who is known for addressing racial issues in his art, being frisked by police. It brings attention to the ongoing issue of racial profiling and discrimination. Banksy's depiction of Basquiat symbolizes the racial injustice of black individuals. His stencil technique creates a more simplifies image, easier to understand and see clearly. The position of his art allows the world to see it. It is very public which makes it known he wants it to be seen by many people. The contrast and colors of Basquiat makes it makes it very apparent he is the center of this piece and it bring your attention to him the most, at first glance. The lack of color in the police make them seem cold, which would go with the intention of this piece perfectly. This work evokes many emotions including sadness, urgency, anger, etc.
Citations:
The Dancing House by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić - Archestudy. (n.d.). https://archestudy.com/the-dancing-house-by-frank-gehry/
Zhang, J. (2016, November 19). MMM interview: Intimate self-portraits by Melania Brescia. My Modern Met. https://mymodernmet.com/melania-brescia-interview/
Like your choice of art, they are so educative, especially Banksy, Basquiat being “stopped-and-frisked” outside the Barbican Centre, 2017 because it shows how work of art can communicate to the society/community agrees with you that lack of color conveys emotions and something crucial is missing and in this case anger from the police.
ReplyDeleteThose first two are great examples of photo editing. I like both of them, but I think the second is my favorite. Her pose and expression is hauntingly compelling. I wonder how many steps it took to add in that fire light in the first one. Impressive work.
ReplyDeleteThe buildings in the next two photos show to me the inherent interest we seem to have in curving architecture. Those are very complex shapes to build and I believe it has taken every inch of technological development for it to be shaped oddly to this extent. It's probably just as well that most buildings aren't like it though. Imagine how hard they are to clean and maintain.
I like the use of negative space as just another color in the next one. I also find it interesting how most of it is unshaded. It has quite an apt message, and I think the simplicity of the style adds to it.
The change in style between subjects in one piece is a good choice both in furthering the message and creating visual interest. The drastic shift from realistic to very stylized is very cool.
Olivia, I really liked the pieces you showed here. Especially the first two. I enjoyed reading your thoughts on these works, mostly your thoughts on Banksy's work. For "Banksy, Basquiat being “stopped-and-frisked” I liked how you mention the lack of color in the police.
ReplyDeleteMelania Brescias artwork has a very emotional feel and seems very subjective. I like how she manipulates the photos in a way that makes you think and evokes an emotional response. The image with the flame has a very good composition and use of colors. The more mute tones complement the warm tones in the flame.
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