My visit to Albright-Knox

I went to Albright-Knox Art Gallery for this assignment.  I found so many art works I absolutely loved & took about a million pictures, but chose the following to answer the questions.

A.) One art work that made an impact & impression on me was this one by Sonja Braas.



It is titled "The Quiet of Dissolution: FireStorm."  (2008)  I think it made an impact on me due to all the controversy surrounding the end of the Mayan calendar & all the crazy stuff that's supposed to happen in a few months.  This particular piece is a photograph of the city of Los Angeles, with a strategically lit maquette in the background.

The next artwork that made an impact & impression on me was this one, "Maquette" by Sol Le Witt. (2005-2006)



It's the one we learned about from a video from a past assignment, & it was SO neat to see it in person!  It is titled "Wall Drawing #1268: Staricase."  The entire thing was done with graphite pencils, & you really can't appreciate the magnitude of it til you actually see it up close.  It really is impressive, in size as well technique.

B.)  The artworks that I felt a connection with are this one by Kai Althoff.  It is untitled. (2008)



I really connected to this metal birdcage, with the lion in it, because I am very interested in astrology, & I happen to be a Leo.  I really loved this particular piece.

I also connected with this piece by Lawrence Weiner. (1969)



I just thought it was such a powerful statement, & lately I've been feeling a little "marred" myself, so I was able to relate to this one.

C.)  One artist I would like to learn a little more about is Glenn Ligon.  I posted 2 shots of his untitled artwork to shot the entire piece, & then a close up to show the detail. (2002)

     

There is actually text in this painting from Baldwin's "Stranger in the Village," which was an essay written in 1953.  I couldn't make out what it said, so my curiosity being what it is, I plan on looking in to the essay & finding out a little more about the inspiration for this painting.

Another artist I would like to know more about is Jason Middlebrook, & his work titled "Maggots on a Steak." (2008)

I have no idea why this beautiful painting is titled "Maggots on a Steak," but trust me, it's enough to make me want to find out more about this artist.  The cool thing about this piece is that the top half is acrylic paint, & the bottom is ink & pencil.  I really liked the use of multiple materials.

I had a blast at the gallery. Havn't been there since I was in grammer school & it was such a good way to spend a Satruday afternoon with one of my friends.

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