Mask II (2002) Ron Mueck
ng2057 " (2006). Both works shows the qualities of his work and his attention to form, expression through the viewers insighst on the way we look at the full form of a realistic body
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyper-realism
http://www.sculpture.org/documents/scmag03/jul_aug03/mueck/mueck.shtml
http://www.studio-international.co.uk/studio-images/mueck/In_a_boat_b.asp
http://irenajurek.blogspot.com/2011/04/ron-mueck.htmlhttp://nga.gov.au/mueck/index.cfm
Resource Book
Blunt, A. (1962 ). Artstic Theory in Italy 1450-1600. Oxford;Univeristy Press.(Pages1-2)
Angel, 1997, Silicone rubber and mixed media
Mueck says he didn’t actually start big at all. He had sculpted another piece—a small figure of a man wrapped in blankets. I didn’t use any reference or life model with him. He’s sculpted completely from imagination. At the time, he had just started an artist residency at the National Gallery, and they were doing a life drawing class with the public. Coming back into the studio and looking at the sculpture, I thought, "How would it be different if I did exactly the same thing but working from life?" I don’t normally work with live models—I use photographs or references from books, take my own photographs or look into the mirror.(Tanguy, 2003).
I find this very interesting because of how the angel is poesing , you can tell by the body language , and how the wings are open , that the mood of this angel is pretty much bored , probably because its lonely. Its nude as well making it kinda like " Cupid " but without bow and arrow . Its sitting on a large stool making it look like its old and miserable . I find it quite challenging , because of the fact that , hows its laid there and how he depicts what sculpture is trying to tell us instead of us asking.
Research List
Hyper-realism, 20112. Mueck is not interested in making life size sculpture. Find out why he is more interested
in working with the scale of the figure which is not life size, and mention 2 works which use scale that is either larger or smaller than life.
Muecks own opinion was "I never made life-size figures because it never seemed to be interesting. We meet life-size people every day". (Tanguy, 2003) . What interests me is that how he finds working with the scale of a figure that is not life sized , better then working with a scale that is life sized .Its much more interesting if you saw a life size scale figure that you have never seen before , and through Muecks work , he plays with the scales to see how he can capture the eyes of the viewers . So we as normal human beings discover a different life size form of a human body .His sculpture Pregnant Woman,( 2002.), made out of fiberglass, resin and silicone stands 2.52 centimetres high.. I found this really erotic , because of the size of the sculpture was quite intimidating at first , and having to be a pregnant lady , who is naked with her arms up , giving viewers the idea that she’s a lady who loves pleasure , and having to see the results from it. but looking at the expression and the way its stance , im not sure on the reason why she is naked , but in Mueck himself portray the monumentality and strength of a pregnant woman, as well as her vulnerability and emotional intensity, creates a powerful connection between the work and the viewer.(http://nga.gov.au/mueck/index.cfm)
3. Define Renaissance Humanism , and analyze the term in order to apply it to an example of Mueck's work. Note that the contemporary definition of Humanism is much broader than the Renaissance definition.Humanism is a system of thought that considers human beings, rather than the church, as able to decide their own morals, truths and behaviours .Blunt, A. (1962). As a result , scholars in the renaissance began to study the books , poetry , grammar and histories.
4. Research and discuss one of Mueck's sculptures that you might find challenging or exciting to experience in an art gallery. Describe the work, upload an image of the work, and explain your personal response to the work. Comment on other student blogs to develop the discussion around the variety of our own personal and individual responses to art and design.. With Mueck’s work, it makes the sculptures look naked, erotic and disgusting, rather than how many would describe his work as an outstanding work of art .Even if the scale is larger or smaller then you, Mueck maintains everything as he sees it. And withhis sculpture making techniques, it would be an honour for him to keep spreading his message through the scales of his artwork.
Mueck's sculpture is described as 'hyper-real'. Define the meaning of this term and apply it to his work.I never made life-size figures because it never seemed to be interesting. We meet life-size people every day (Tanguy,2003). He doesn’t try to remake what the body should look like but creates what it does look like in a different life size scale "Mask II" (2002) and "A GirlThe definition of hyper-realism is that "realism in art characterized by depiction of real life in an unusual or striking manner" (Hyper realism, 2011). Hyper-realism is depicted within Ron Mueck’s work ,.He graphically shows the human form in many different scales which gives us viewers the opportunity to define our own different aspects and details of the human configuration . It makes you take notice in a way that you wouldn’t do with something that’s just normal (Tanguy, 2003). His work somehow challenges the thoughts in which people have with their own bodies and the way they see themselves.
A girl (2006) Ron Mueck
Week 3- Ron Mueck's sculpture and Humanism
Monday 30 May 2011
Week 2- Barbara Kruger & Mercantillism
I shop therefore I am (1987) Barbara Kruger
Face It (Green) 2007 Barbara Kruger
1. Describe the 'style' that Kruger has used in the two presented works. The style that Barbara Kruger has presented in these two art works are mainly on the graphic designs area of perspectives. She has the use of singular colours for both her images , which she also has the use of bold textiles, making her art work an advertisement , where you can see both of her images, are central figured which makes her images more captivated with the use of bold messages which she displays on her work for the viewers.
2. What are some of the concepts and messages that Kruger is communicating in them?
Well I think the message that " Barbara Kruger " is trying to communicate with th viewers with her piece " I Shop Therefore I Am " is when a person defines themselves not by what they think , but what they see and own through shopping. And in her other piece " Face It " im not quite sure , but I think she is saying that , even though your dressed up in a luxurious garment etc it doesn’t make you rich and beautiful , making the viewers face the fact that you don’t need to be rich to be beautiful in and out.
3. Do these images communicate these ideas effectively? Explain your answer.
Yes I think they do communicate effectively with the viewers , by being presented to a advertisement itself , using the same methods and principles used in advertisement in a very easy ways , which I find her pieces of art very interesting , its straight forward with bold textiles and meaningful messages she spreads through her artwork which I find very interesting.
4. Define the concept of Mercantillism and explain how these two examples can connect with the concept. is an economic system of the major trading naions during the 16th, 17th, and 18th century , based on the premise that the national wealth and power were best served by increasing the exports and collecting precious metals in return , ( The Columbia Encyclopedia , Sixth Edition. (2005) Mercantilism. Feb 11 2006 ) . Both Kruger’s artworks " I shop therefore I am " and " Face it " connect to the concept of Mercantilism as it shows how " WE " as people have a habit of buying and selling goods to please ourselves. Today as individuals around the globe think that the more goods they purchase or sell the more power they have and endure.
Mercantilism
5. Upload a more recent example of Kruger's work where she has used a new medium, that is not graphic design. Title your image of the chosen work and comment on your response to the work. How do you think the audience would experience this work?
Barbara Kruger Chess Set
Reference Listhttp://www.barbarakruger.com/biography.shtml
www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/feminist/barbara-kruger.html
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition . (2005) Mercantilism. Retrieved Feb 11,2006,
from :
http://www.bartleby.com/65/mr/mercanti.html
2. What are some of the concepts and messages that Kruger is communicating in them?
Well I think the message that " Barbara Kruger " is trying to communicate with th viewers with her piece " I Shop Therefore I Am " is when a person defines themselves not by what they think , but what they see and own through shopping. And in her other piece " Face It " im not quite sure , but I think she is saying that , even though your dressed up in a luxurious garment etc it doesn’t make you rich and beautiful , making the viewers face the fact that you don’t need to be rich to be beautiful in and out.
3. Do these images communicate these ideas effectively? Explain your answer.
Yes I think they do communicate effectively with the viewers , by being presented to a advertisement itself , using the same methods and principles used in advertisement in a very easy ways , which I find her pieces of art very interesting , its straight forward with bold textiles and meaningful messages she spreads through her artwork which I find very interesting.
4. Define the concept of Mercantillism and explain how these two examples can connect with the concept. is an economic system of the major trading naions during the 16th, 17th, and 18th century , based on the premise that the national wealth and power were best served by increasing the exports and collecting precious metals in return , ( The Columbia Encyclopedia , Sixth Edition. (2005) Mercantilism. Feb 11 2006 ) . Both Kruger’s artworks " I shop therefore I am " and " Face it " connect to the concept of Mercantilism as it shows how " WE " as people have a habit of buying and selling goods to please ourselves. Today as individuals around the globe think that the more goods they purchase or sell the more power they have and endure.
Mercantilism
5. Upload a more recent example of Kruger's work where she has used a new medium, that is not graphic design. Title your image of the chosen work and comment on your response to the work. How do you think the audience would experience this work?
Barbara Kruger Chess Set
Reference Listhttp://www.barbarakruger.com/biography.shtml
www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/feminist/barbara-kruger.html
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition . (2005) Mercantilism. Retrieved Feb 11,2006,
from :
http://www.bartleby.com/65/mr/mercanti.html
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