purplerose
01-16-2009, 07:03 AM
I had a one-on-one critique of my artwork (photography & ceramics) with Linda Weintraub today (Jan. 15, 2009). If you don't know who she is, you should! Linkage: http://www.lindaweintraub.com/
She spoke at my University on concepts of beauty and how "ugly" things in nature can be beautiful as well.
"Are Microbes, Fungus, and Decomposing Corpses Beautiful? Eco-Beauty / Eco-Art
Ecological concepts of beauty extend far beyond the immaculate surface and geometric purity that characterize human technologies. Eco-beauty embraces all aspects of the life cycle – decay as well as growth. By incorporating such challenging notions in works of art, contemporary artists convey the far-reaching implications of today’s environmental movement to the public. The lecture will explore art's vital role in bringing social values into alignment with sustainability. "
Presented and discussed works by the following artists:
-Andy Goldsworthy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Goldsworthy [created an ice spiral made from icicles around a tree]
-Damien Hirst: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien_Hirst [famous for a dead cow's head... ;) ]
-Wim Delvoye: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Delvoye [created a "poop" machine]
-Pawel Wojstasik: http://www.pawelwojtasik.com/statement-1.htm [focuses on waste treatment]
-Amy Youngs: http://hypernatural.com/ [created a "digestive table" ]
-Michel Blazy [creates "biodegradable art"]
-Catherine Chamers: http://www.catherinechalmers.com/ [raises her photographic subjects: praying mantis, frogs, cockroaches, etc.]
-Gregor Schneider
I thought some of you would be interested in her and some of the artists. She is really amazing! Hope you visit the sites.
She spoke at my University on concepts of beauty and how "ugly" things in nature can be beautiful as well.
"Are Microbes, Fungus, and Decomposing Corpses Beautiful? Eco-Beauty / Eco-Art
Ecological concepts of beauty extend far beyond the immaculate surface and geometric purity that characterize human technologies. Eco-beauty embraces all aspects of the life cycle – decay as well as growth. By incorporating such challenging notions in works of art, contemporary artists convey the far-reaching implications of today’s environmental movement to the public. The lecture will explore art's vital role in bringing social values into alignment with sustainability. "
Presented and discussed works by the following artists:
-Andy Goldsworthy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Goldsworthy [created an ice spiral made from icicles around a tree]
-Damien Hirst: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien_Hirst [famous for a dead cow's head... ;) ]
-Wim Delvoye: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Delvoye [created a "poop" machine]
-Pawel Wojstasik: http://www.pawelwojtasik.com/statement-1.htm [focuses on waste treatment]
-Amy Youngs: http://hypernatural.com/ [created a "digestive table" ]
-Michel Blazy [creates "biodegradable art"]
-Catherine Chamers: http://www.catherinechalmers.com/ [raises her photographic subjects: praying mantis, frogs, cockroaches, etc.]
-Gregor Schneider
I thought some of you would be interested in her and some of the artists. She is really amazing! Hope you visit the sites.