Lorna Simpson
Lorna's type of work addresses political, cultural, social and racial significance. She typically focus on the dehumanizing aspects of a black american living in urban society. I thought it was pretty interesting on how she photographs people from the shoulders down. By doing this, it really gives you a sense of mystery on the person's characteristics or individuality without knowing their face. Although I'm not too fond of her work, I certainly agree that by confining an artwork to black and white only, the tone of work truly evokes emotional purity of something rather than color.
Jeff Koons
He is known for his reproductions of ordinary objects such as balloon animals produced in stainless steel. He has a mastery of turning banal objects into high art icons many people can enjoy. I thought it was really cool how he has a community of elaborate helpers who each work on certain parts of a project. The environment seems like an enjoyable environment for an Art enthusiast to be at too. I was astonished at how he has his assistants color code each specific value in a work piece, so that they could execute his canvases and sculptures as if they had been done by one person.
It is interesting that you do not particularly like Lorna Simpsons work. I find that her pictures with words in them to be interesting, but I understand that it can be both a negative and positive effect on individuals. What precicely are you not getting from her work and what is your favorite peices in her work?
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