What is art to you now? Have your views changed, if so why?

From my art class I learned that art is the visual expression of an idea, a thought or experience that can be expressed with skills and where the artist uses a material to present it. Now I know that art is more than anything that can attract me. I learned that art can be expressed in many ways and that artists create or express it in different manners; they use their feelings or their bodies to let us know of important situations in the world, society, culture or in their personal life.

Of course, my views about art have changed dramatically because in the beginning of the course I had no idea how to recognize art. However, Professor Provisero taught me to focus on how the piece makes y emotions feel.Thus, to have rational thought of the piece, for example, to scann the piece, putting attention to surrounded areas, looking for details that could tell me something interesting. Finally, to have a balance, how I feel and what do I think about the piece, the aesthetic and the meaning. These are the things I've learned about art.


The professor always kept me motivated by watching the Art21 videos, pushing us to visit art museums, art galleries and looking for research to post in my blog. All this has opened my mind and now I appreciate the work of the artist. Furthermore, I have learned that art is among us, I just have to go to a museum, gallery exhibition, art street and look for what artists are creating. Thank you professor for the sublime way of teaching that art is passion, its sensibility is a personal universe, and that it is life! I will continue learning about art and using my blog.

My Presentation: Ursula von Rydingsvard

Early Life:
-Born in Deensen, Germany in 1942
-Grew up in refugee camps with Polish citizens in Germany.
-1950-her parents and seven children came to the U.S.

Entering the Arts:
-1973-She studied sculpture at Columbia University
-Graduating with a MFA in 1975.
-The same year she held her first solo show in New York.

Galleries:
-By 1997, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art organized on exposition of her outdoor sculpture. It was also exposed at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and in England.
-Her distinctive sculptures can be found in permanent collection at more than 30 museums.
-Some of these galleries are: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of Art, Walker Art Center, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Storm Kim Art Center and Detroit Institute of Art.

Her style:
-During her college years, the minimalist ruled in the art field and she broke that rule by changing the form of express the art.
-One example: When Ursula was a camp refugee, she remembers living the rustic barracks made of wood so well that she still feels it through her blood. For this reason she uses wood in her sculptures as a medium to create.

Ecology Art:
-Ecology explores the relationship of nature and culture. Including the submission of wilderness to modernization.
-This work was installed in collaboration of Inigo Monglano-Ovalle, Robert Adams and Mark Dion.
-The wood is glued layer by layer until forming the organic form of the sculpture.
-It can be found  in New York, N.Y.; Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Rochester, Minnesota; Seattle, Washington; King County, Washington; Astonia, Oregon; Cape Disappointment, Washington; Beach Lake, PA; and Williams town, Massachusetts.

"Skip to my Lou" ,1997

                                                                       3' x 67' x 69'

"Ellegantka:

"Splayed"

"Collar with Dots"

"Floating Staircases"

"For Paul"

"Iggy's Pride"

"Luba"

"Ocean Floor"

"Ocean Floors"

 

Art student: Massiel Mafes

I got the chance to do an interview with art student Massiel Mafes. I agree with her statements about her art being "witty". Not only is it witty it looks contemporary to me. Mostly I enjoyed how she emphasized the  body shapes and eye colors. Her art has a lot of character, which gives it a realistic look. They are almost seamless. I hope to see more of her art because it's something I've never seen before.

What is art to you?

1. To me, everything that surrounds us is a form of art one way or another. From building structures to the cars we use for transportation, everything is an art in its unique way. 

Why did you chose to study art? 

2. Ever since I was a little girl, I have always had a passion for art. Also, my 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Bodie, was an artist and I wanted to be just like her at the time. I still have the paintbrush she gave to me. 

When did you begin to work on your art?

3. It takes years and a lot of practice to actually understand what you're doing in terms of painting, drawing, & ceramics. I began to develop my skills as a young artist since I was 13. 

What school of arts do you go to?

4. Miami International University of Art & Design 

What artists from the past or present have influenced you?

5. I have always had a love for Pablo Picasso, Philip Guston, Salvador Dali, Hans Hofmann & Dana Schutz to name a few. 

What do you want to do when you graduate and when will you graduate? 

6. I want to pursue an MFA. I graduate Fall of 2014. 

What do you think about today's art world?

7. The art world is constantly evolving into new things.

How would you define your art?

8. My work varies. It can either be very witty or it can be extremely odd whenever I want it to be. 

Have you had some exposition of your art? 

9. Yes, in Wynwood last year. 

What kind of medium do you use? 

10. Acrylic on wooden panels/canvas 

What is the biggest dream you want to achieve for you and your art? 

11. If I could have my work in several galleries and museums, I would feel extremely accomplished. Creating art is something I have always wanted to do. 

What advice would you give to someone younger than you looking to go into the arts?

12. Keep doing what you love no matter what people say and definitely practice your craft. 

What is your view point of the artist that commercializes his/her art? ex: Britto

13. Well, Britto is a great businessman that's for sure. Not a lot of people can make a living off of their work.

What is the message your trying to reflect to the world?

14. With my work, I aim to capture the viewers attention and let them reflect on what they think it means to them in a personal way.