These artists did run the media. Columbia student’s art exhibit C33 gallery is a fascinating look at the idea of “what if artist really ran the media?” One of the students work that was showcased in the exhibit is a clay sculpture of a woman bodice which is bond together on each the side with silky red ribbon. This sculpture represents how the media looks and portrays the female appearance. Focusing on TV shows that deal with plastic surgery. Also another interesting piece in this exhibit was a cover of Italian vogue which was the first all black issue. These artist had the cover mounted on a frame in which was covered up with black nylon. This was a representation of how this issue of Vogue was an all black issue but covered up the fact that there were only two ads in the magazine that featured black models. Not only these pieces of art but all that was feature exceeded the question” What if the artist ran the media”. Not only did it succeed the question but it was interesting yet thought provoking at the same time. While viewing these art works I actually thought for a second “if this is what it would be if artist ran the media, than I would want them to”. If only these Columbia artist ran the media. The world would never be the same.
Interesting approach. This piece could be stronger with more descriptive and invigorating sensory details as well as sort of a "blogger" commentary as to what the pieces made you feel. I think there could also be more information about the actual exhibit itself, and it's purpose, as well as the dates in which the exhibit will be up and running. The name of the artist who created the Vogue Black Issue piece would also be highly important in crediting a specific artist for their work.
ReplyDeleteWhile I enjoy your opening statement that “these artists ran the media,” I feel that it would pack a more powerful punch if placed at the end. It’s interesting that the two pieces you discuss present issues of race and gender, subjects that are very prevalent in the media in particular and society in general. While my interest in this exhibit is roused based on your review, I feel that you could go more in-depth. There’s this old saying “show don’t tell”: I feel your piece would be a lot stronger if you share more detail. Relay to the reader what you see. Also, you state that the pieces in this exhibit succeed in answering the question its title presents. How does it accomplish this?
ReplyDeleteMust say I dig your closing; for a moment it makes me dream of a better world. It would help also to include some information on the whens and wheres of the exhibit. Peace,art&love!
I think you've got a lot of the trees here but not so much a sense of the forest? This review could use a little more framing, big-picture type of commentary so we readers can get more out of your descriptions of individual works. (I think I'm agreeing with the other two comments when I say this.)
ReplyDeleteCould job getting an appropriate image imbedded in the text--how about some links? You could use those as a way to get some of the informational stuff the first commentator is missing.