Jeff Koons would be considered a postmodern artist because he himself said his work is, "mass cultural iconography." What this means is that he uses ideas, materials, and images from popular culture in order to create his artwork; what can also be called apporation. In addition he celebrates the, "banality of middle-class taste." Even though this modern artist is controversial, it doesn't set aside the beauty of his work. People describe him as the typical "postmodern artist" because, "Post-modern art’ is a reaction to the ‘consumerism’ that has been made possible by the fact that manufacturing of products, distribution and dissemination have become very cheap. However, instead of criticizing the ordinariness and commonness of all these products, post-modern art just accepts them, and in Koons' case somehow both celebrates and ironicizes them,"Dr. Mary Klages, Associate Professor, English Department, University of Colorado, Boulder. To me, this seems like re-contextualization because his artwork is very controversial and are characteristics of his work. Yes, I do believe Jeff Koons is a postmodern artist.
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Friday, December 17, 2010
Post 11: Jeff Koons
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Post # 10: Vampire By: Ro0t
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Post #9: The Vodka Rabbit Lounge By UponThouFairCat
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Post # 8: Reflection
First quarter art was something else!!!!!
I had a lot of fun, but was also bored to death at times.
Nevertheless, I did learn some vital information that helped me become a better artist.
Some of the best parts about the first quarter would be drawing in general and looking at other artists' artwork.
I was really amazed at how some people could really draw awing pieces. So cool to see!
Another thing I like are the blogs. I love looking at the pictures people put up for their blogs. A lot of them out did mine!
The people in the class made it fun too. There are tons of different personalities and styles. Putting them all together in one room was rewarding. I had plenty of laughs in that class!
Some bad things about it would being the writing, cornell notes, and stuff in that area. It really made me tired, hungry, and put me in a worse mood if I already was in one. Besides that, it was fun.
Can't wait for next quarter!!!!!!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Post #7: Element and Principle Book
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Post #6:http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.68593147.jpg&i
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Post #5: Vol_Du_Soir (Mmmmmmwaaaaaaaaah!!!!!)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Post 4: "Sad Face"
Sunday, September 26, 2010
"The Monsters Within" By: Ryden Breeze
In this painting I see someone who's battling his monsters within. It likes he has all of these emotions caged inside of him that he's going insane. The things from his past have hinder the way he live his life that the only thing he wants to do now is just die because it'll be easier than living and life's a worthless game. He seems to be crying out for help, but the demons inside silence his voice. So now he sits in fear as he ponders reality. It's like "insane silence", where he's trap in a dark, quiet world he can't escape. From the picture I can also get he's disgusted with himself, like he doesn't know himself anymore. As he's questioning who he really is, he comes to a conclusion. He's a living disaster, a murderer, the bitter cold, the pain, and the monster within. I really like this painting because it reminds me of myself at one point in my life. When I see a drawing like this, I instantly grasp what I think the artist is trying to say. I think everyone should analyze a drawing like this because it makes you look at yourself on a different level. Everyone have monsters within, rather it's sin, your conscious, or battles within your life daily. To me that's the whole meaning behind this drawing, "monsters within." Questions:
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Race & Gender Criticism
I really liked the reading, it was informing and grabbed my attention.
As I was reading it, there were some things I couldn't relate to.
For example, the reading said that art is more towards white, male-dom-
minated Western art. Since I've never critiqued a piece of artwork,
I can't completely agree/disagree with what the reader says. Another thing
I noticed as I was reading was that I was shocked or surprised by
what was being told. I already know white males dominated our society and
women were some of the biggest minorities.
Questions:
Why do people criticise art so much?
Why can't people just accept artist work of art?
If you were an artist, what would you do if someone felt offended by your art work?
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
My Very First Art Experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some people don't call it art, but I think it would be my first food fight.
My siblings and I were goofing off in the kitchen with the cake mixer and blender.
While we were playing "house", I turned on the blender without the top
on and all of the cool-aid splashed on us. My big sister, Ebony, said she was going
to tell grandman on me. Before she could, I threw the cake mix at her back.
Next thing I know, she grabs the frosting and shoved it down my back. After that, all
of us join in and cover the kitchen with food. When my grandma came back, she
frowns and say, "Young artists in the making, eh."
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