Favorite and least favorite items at the High Museum

 One item in particular that I found exceptionally interesting and innovative was the slice chair due to its fun and uncharacteristic nature.  I personally found the way the artist was able to create such a piece out of aluminum to be remarkably interesting.  In contrast, I did not care for the Bone Lounge Chair as much as some of the other pieces because, to me, it came across as ordinary and traditional.  

Furthermore, I truly enjoyed viewing the Brigitte Goblets due to the feminine and delicate nature of the glass.  In contrast, the orgone stretch lounge was not one of my favorite pieces simply because I am more fond of the older and more traditional European style as opposed to that which is contemporary and modern.   

Lastly, I honestly enjoyed the postmodernism section of the exhibit because I loved the bright colors and inflated objects.  I liked the jack lights because they reminded me of atoms, the current topic in a few of my current classes.  I also liked the display called you can’t lay down your memory chest of drawers.  I thought the way the artist used the common object to create something so original was very admirable and exciting. 

European Design since 1985-Shaping the new century at the High Museum of Art

            My initial visit to the High Museum of Art was unlike any other experience that I have ever been presented with.  Although I have visited many distinguished museums and galleries in Europe, the dissimilarities in materials, design, and aesthetic were quite evident.  For instance, this exhibit seemed to demonstrate minimalism in terms of the resources used to construct the pieces of artwork.   The majority of the selected pieces appeared to have been created out of glass, metal, and ceramics during the time periods referred to as postmodernism and modernism as opposed to inflatable items during the postmodernism period. 

            Another distinguishing factor was that more traditional European works are very intricate and long-established, and the items at the High Museum appeared to be more contemporary as a result of the increase in angles and movement.  Furthermore, at some notorious museums in Italy, France, and England, the artists do not place as much importance on beautifying the common objects existent in the world like at the High Museum.  However, this exhibit included many unexpected elements as a result of the usage of brilliant colors-the neon evident in the postmodernism period, unconventional materials-the pieces of cloth on the rag chair, and use of everyday objects to create something extraordinary-the cabinets included in the piece you can’t lay down your memory chest of drawers.  

Image that describes art

The possibility associated with art in addition to its influence on individuals is infinite and unfathomable.  It cannot be classified as black and white, and it is therefore imperative that one truly reflects and becomes receptive in order to allow the shades of grey to prevail in contrast to what is most apparent, black and white.  Often, there is room for an abundance of ingenuity; however, on other occasions, the selected area for inventiveness appears much smaller in size.  Sometimes it may appear that the accepted spectrum within artwork may be more restricted than limitless as a result of cultural and generational constraints.  Furthermore, upon first glance, many individuals subconsciously formulate an opinion regarding a given piece of artwork.  This initial impression can usually be described as a feeling of like or dislike, a very black and white manner of thinking.  This image also describes art because the viewer is constantly redirecting his or her attention due to the sharp contrast in color and direction.  When observing a painting, an individual’s eyes and concentration also shift from one thing to another as a result of the artist’s use of color, creativity, materials, and inspiration.  It is the responsibility of the viewer to find the light at the end of the tunnel, the emotion and purpose behind a piece of artwork, in order to obtain true insight regarding the man behind the piece of artwork!