Week 2 - Class notes

This week we were divided into groups for discussion. On Tuesday, my group discussed about particular artists and art in general. Although I didn't contribute much, it was interesting to hear everyone's perspective and opinions. On Thursday, were divided into groups again but this time we had to present our proposals of our first project. Each members were to critique each other and state if the idea would work or not. I am very satisfied with the feedback I received and I will take them into consideration when creating my project.

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Jessica Stockholder
It was really interesting to see how someone takes mundane objects, and turn them into a work of art. Although the outcome isn't extraordinary, it was still really neat to see everyday objects come in place resulting something much more. I certainly agree that her work poses some kind of possibility in a world than the one we experience as mundane.

Arturo Herrera
I enjoyed seeing and listening to his interpretation of Art. It's fascinating to see that he is very versatile. He is very knowledgable in paper art, painting, photography and sculpture. He works meticulously when creating a project and plays around with what he has to get the right look or spot.

Scoping an Audience

Thomas Kindade's work is predictable but yet sophisticated. Although he sounds egotistic, he claims that one in every twenty American homes own a Kinkade work. His work is somewhat cliche and it is easily accessible to family homes. The visualization of his work offers a sense of tranquility in which allows the audience an escape into a perfect dreamworld.
Charles Ray takes on an unsual approach in his work than others. It's very different and difficult to understand. His work challenges his audience's perception and really questions the mind.
Both artists are unique in their own ways as one offers an escape route to a fantasy and the other challenges our perception of ordinary things.

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