Linda Weintraub

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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.