STEP 1: THE EXHIBITION:
- What is the title of the exhibit?
The title of the exhibit that I went to see was called REMIX: Sol LeWitt.
- What is the theme of the exhibition?
The theme of REMIX: Sol LeWitt is to compliment the ongoing installation of the artists graphite wall drawing on the walls surrounding the stairwell which connects the 1962 Albright Knox building and the 1905 Albright Knox building. This consists of a range of works on paper and books by the artist which are contained in the exhibit. This provided additional context for the wall drawing and reflects the museum’s longstanding interest in collecting these works in depth by Sol LeWitt. This exhibit was organized by Curator Heather Persanti. Sol LeWitt quotes, “No ideas an be works of art; they are in a chain of development that mat eventually find some form. All ideas need not be made physical.”
STEP 2: THE GALLERY:
- What type of lighting is used?
The type of lighting that is used are spotlights which are shining on each of the individual works.
- What colors are used on the walls?
The colors used on the walls in the gallery were a gray to off white color.
- What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?
The materials that are used in the interior architecture of the space are shelves, lighting, sculpture posts, and cases for the artworks.
- How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space?
The movement of the viewer through the gallery space is an organic flow, it is very spacious which leaves the viewer to be very comfortable and not so crammed in the area.
STEP 3: THE ARTWORK:
- How are the artworks organized?
The artworks are kind of scattered all around the gallery. They do have a sculpture court which is on the upper level of the gallery. On the first floor a lot of them are scattered all over, it looks very organized though. They have some paintings on the walls, some sculptures in the middle of the floor and some pieces hanging from the ceiling. It is very interesting and the way they have it set up really catches my eye.
- How are the artworks similar?
The artworks in the REMIX: Sol LeWitt exhibit were all very similar, they all compliment the ongoing installation of the graphite wall draws on the walls that surround the stairwell in the gallery.
- How are the artworks different?
The artworks are different in the REMIX: Sol LeWitt exhibit because they are in different colors and developed in different ways. Some are paintings on the walls, some are books in a case, and some are actual sculptures.
- How are the artworks framed?
The artworks are framed all a little differently. Most are hanging on the walls in frames and some are in cases, also some of the bigger pieces are either hanging from the walls or ceiling or the sculptures are on posts on the floor. Most of the artworks in the REMIX: Sol LeWitt exhibit were framed hanging on the walls, or in cases. There was one artwork that was a sculpture that was hanging on the wall.
- How are the artworks identified and labeled?
The artworks are identified and labeled by a piece of paper next to each artwork which lists the artist’s name, title of the work, and the year.
- What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?
The artworks were not that close to each other. It gave the viewer enough time to actually go through and see each individual artwork. There are some that are scattered, but it is not in a disorganized fashion, they are very organized.
Sol LeWitt
2 Part Composite
Serigraph edition 59/60
1971
There was no size listed
BE RECEPTIVE- Keep and open mind. Look for what is good. No put-downs allowed.
DESCRIPTION- Describe what you see. (Subject matter)?
In this art work, the 2 Part Composite there are two different drawings. The top one is all done on a gray scale and the bottom one was done in color. There are fifteen boxes in each of the different drawings. The bottom one has fifteen different colors. In both you can see the different line directions as well.
FORMAL ANALYSIS- (form) What principles and elements were used and how are they used?
The elements of art that are used in this artwork are form, line, shape, color, and value. These are enclosed cubes, which demonstrate form. Looking at the picture, the viewer is able to see line. Line refers to the continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point. It can be two dimensional, like this artwork or it can be three dimensional. Line is clearly demonstrated in this work, the viewer is able to see the direction in which the line was going. Shape is demonstrated because these are square cubes. Color is demonstrated on the bottom one, there are various different colors. Value is demonstrated in the top one, the viewer is able to see the difference between light and dark. The principles of art that are demonstrated are harmony, variety and balance. Harmony is demonstrated because all the colors on the bottom one all go together, they do not look weird put together. Variety is displayed because of all the different colors that are used in the bottom work. Balance is when both sides are equal, which is demonstrated in this particular work. For both the bottom and the top, both sides are equal.
BRACKETING - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories? (iconography)
With this particular work there was not anything that reminded me of something else. I do not see any symbols, metaphors or allegories that are in this work.
INTERPRETATION - (content) What do you think the artist was trying to say?
I think that the artist was trying to show the viewers the different between artworks in color and in black and white. The black and white is like a balance scale.
Sol LeWitt
Brick Wall
Paper (fiber product)
1977
There was no size listed
BE RECEPTIVE- Keep and open mind. Look for what is good. No put-downs allowed.
DESCRIPTION- Describe what you see. (Subject matter)?
This artwork, Brick Wall, is really of a Brick Wall. It looks like there are little stone pieces that are put together to create a wall.
FORMAL ANALYSIS- (form) What principles and elements were used and how are they used?
The elements of art that are used in this artwork are texture. Texture refers to the surface quality or feel of an object. The texture in this artwork is amazing. It looks as if the viewer can really touch it. Just by looking at this, the viewer can see that it has a rough surface. The principles of art are harmony and unity. This artwork goes together are one; therefore unity is demonstrated. Harmony gives the artwork and uncomplicated look, this work does not look complicated at all; therefore harmony is displayed.
BRACKETING - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories? (iconography)
To me, this symbolizes how strong a brick wall really it. It seems like by creating a brick wall, the artist is trying to protect itself from someone or something because brick walls are usually used in defense.
INTERPRETATION - (content) What do you think the artist was trying to say?
I think that the artist was trying to show how strong a brick wall is. The artist was trying to tell the viewer, in my perspective, the beauty of a brick wall. People believe that a brick wall has no beauty to it, but really from this picture a brick wall has a lot of beauty to it. It can be various different colors, textures, and so much more.
Sol LeWitt
Lines and Color
Paper (Fiber Product)
1975
There was no size listed
BE RECEPTIVE- Keep and open mind. Look for what is good. No put-downs allowed.
DESCRIPTION- Describe what you see. (Subject matter)?
This artwork is of two squares that are full of color. They are two squares that are next to each other.
FORMAL ANALYSIS- (form) What principles and elements were used and how are they used?
The elements of art that are used in this artwork are form, shape, color, and space. Form and shape are displayed by the two enclosed cubes. Color because the cubes are painted in. The colors that were used are known as hues. Space refers to the distance or area between, around, above, or within things. The space between these two enclosed cubes is very small. There really is no space that is demonstrated. The principles of art that are used in this artwork are emphasis, variety, and unity. Emphasis refers to developing points of interest to pull the viewer’s eye to the important parts of the work. The emphasis in this artwork is the red cube. The viewer’s eye is drawn directly to it. Variety is displayed because there are two different colors that are used. Unity is when there is no confusion in the artwork and in this one there is no confusion; therefore unity is displayed.
BRACKETING - Is there anything in or about this work that reminds you of anything else? Do you see any symbols, metaphors, or allegories? (Iconography)
There is nothing that this artwork really reminds me of, besides color blocking. There are really no symbols, metaphors or allegories that are demonstrated.
INTERPRETATION - (content) what do you think the artist was trying to say?
I think that the artist was trying to tell the viewer the importance of these two colors. The colors were used for a reason; therefore I believe that these colors were meaningful to him otherwise he would not have used them. There is a reason for everything, so there is a reason on why yellow and red were used and why they were enclosed cubes.
What did you think of visiting the Gallery and purposefully looking at the exhibition from a different perspective - the physical space, the architecture, theme, etc.?
From visiting the Gallery and purposefully looking at the exhibition was very interesting. I never really looked at an exhibition that much in detail, or even a gallery. Now I feel as if the way the gallery is set up with its works and the colors and such are so meaningful to the viewers. It sets the scene and the way the viewer’s should feel. The theme of the exhibition means a lot, it sets the tone for the exhibition. It is interesting to see how all the artworks all follow the one theme and are so similar but yet so different as well. I feel as if the gallery was not so open, then I would feel too congested and it would be very uncomfortable. This gallery visit really made me look at the gallery and the exhibitions in a very different perspective.
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