Transcript ACA Artist Presentation - UCF College of Education and Human

ACA Artist Presentation
Erin Seickel
ARE 5454
6/18/2009
Artists
Janet Goldner
 Juan R. Fuentes
 Renee Green
 Robin Holder
 Andy Goldsworthy
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Janet Goldner
“Janet Goldner creates sculptures which bring together art and poetry by
cutting images and text into steel sculptures using a welding torch as a
drawing instrument. She combines the tactile, spatial forms of sculpture
with elegant, succinct comments on contemporary social issues. A thirtyyear cultural journey began when Goldner first traveled to West Africa in
1973. She has returned to Africa many times, notably as a Fulbright
scholar in 1995 to work with artisans and contemporary artists. Images and
ideas from Africa and the West continue to appear in her work influenced
in part by her ongoing dialogue with Malian artists as well as a response to
her own layered American cultural identity.” (Goldner, 2001)
Janet Goldner, Have We Met?, 2006, Installation
Janet Goldner, Garden Gate, 2004, Steel
Janet Goldner, Can We Heal?, 2000, Steel
Janet Goldner, People Book, 1996
Janet Goldner
Criticism: Goldner’s work use strong solid materials, but
approaches them in a delicate manner. This illustrates
something very interesting about her subject matter. It is
sensitive and emotional, but not to be taken lightly. Her
use of text and book format reminds us that everyone
has a story to tell and that it is important to listen.
Application: I plan to incorporate text in both of my
pieces, but will use Goldner’s narrative style extensively
in my free-standing piece, which will be a personal
narrative.
Juan R. Fuentes
Juan R. Fuentes received his BFA in Painting and Drawing
from San Francisco State University. He has spent much of his
artistic career as a poster maker and silkscreen artist, influenced by
the social realist tradition of printmaking in Latin America. He has
branched out into various kinds of printmaking and uses his content
to tell stories that elaborate on the human condition, good or bad
(Fuentes, 2008).
“The prints that I have produced in the last two years are of people
carrying objects or in the process of work. This carrying of things
has been a metaphor for the heavy load on one’s shoulders
through experiences of living.” (Fuentes, 2008)
Juan R. Fuentes, Children Die in Stupid Grownups War, 2004
Juan R. Fuentes, Made in the USA, 2000
Juan R. Fuentes, US Aid?, 2002
Juan R. Fuentes
Criticism: Fuentes stays true to his own tradition of
printmaking, using straightforward images to represent
meaning in his work. He often times juxtaposes two
images with contrasting ideas to illuminate ideas and
feelings on the life and plight of his subject.
Application: I plan to use Fuentes’ influence in my
extended relief by working with the subject matter of
non-violence, as well as using recognizable symbols to
get my message across.
Renee Green
Renee Green studied art at Wesleyan University and participated in
an independent study program at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
She works as an artist, writer, and filmmaker constructing diverse
installations involving all three.
Endless Dreams and the Water Between
This project was originally commissioned by the National Maritime
Museum in Greenwich and it incorporates all of Green’s artistic talents.
She created an environment through drawings, sound, banners and films.
She explored the idea of islands, both of this world and in our minds, and
the things that connect them. Throughout the project she includes personal
narrative on all of the ideas and themes through spoken word and
recorded image.
(Green, 2008)
Renee Green, Endless Dreams and the Water Between, 2008
Renee Green, Endless Dreams and the Water Between (Film Still), 2008
Renee Green, Endless Dreams and the Water Between, 2008
Renee Green, Endless Dreams and the Water Between (Film Still), 2008
Renee Green, United Space of Conditioned Becoming, 2008
Renee Green
Criticism: Green uses various forms of media intertwined to reveal
narrative connections between objects and ideas. She immerses
you into an atmosphere of understanding, listening to personal
narrative, seeing striking visual representation of her ideas. Her
banners in particular make a strong statement about her work.
They are each bold, and represent strong messages on their own,
but you cannot ignore the fact that they are part of a greater whole,
and that their meaning can change depending on their context.
Application: I plan to use Green’s influence in my free-standing
sculpture. In telling my own personal narrative I will use individual
images strung together so that the viewer can contemplate their
individual meaning, and well as their importance to the whole
piece.
Robin Holder
Robin Holder is a fine artist who works out of Brooklyn, NY.
Her work has a range of content from the natural world, to social
issues, to personal expression. She has been exhibited nationally
and internationally in galleries and museums.
“My work is motivated by my multi-cultural background in which layers
upon layers of various racial, economic, and spiritual worlds exists
within one family.” Robin Holder (Farrington, 2005)
Robin Holder, Keep in Touch, 2007
Robin Holder, They Damaged Us More Than Katrina, 2007
Robin Holder, Nina’s Choice, 2007
Robin Holder, Negotiating a Complex, 2007
Robin Holder
Criticism: Holder uses vivid colors and bold shapes in
creating her emotive figures. She addresses both her
colors and shapes in layers, adding new meaning to her
pieces with every layer she puts down. This technique
gives a literal and emotional depth to her work. It takes
you in and forces you to see beyond representation to
pure emotional expression.
Application: For my extended relief I am planning on
creating a fabric collage. I hope to implement Holder’s
use of bold shapes, layering, and color to bring depth
and emotion to my work.
Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy studied at the Bradford College of Art and at
Preston Polytechnic. He is a environmentalist, sculptor and
photographer. He creates sculptures and land-art in specific settings
and heavily relies on the use of natural and found objects.
(Papadakis, 1991).
“A stone is ingrained with geological and historical memories.”- Andy
Goldsworthy (Chandler, 2007)
“Ideas must be put to the test. That’s why we make things, otherwise
they would be no more than ideas. There is often a huge difference
between an idea and its realization. I’ve had what I thought were great
ideas that just didn’t work.”- Andy Goldsworthy (Chandler, 2007)
Andy Goldsworthy, Pebble Circle
Andy Goldsworthy, Castres and London Plane Leaves, 1988
Andy Goldsworthy, Two Oak Stacks, 2003
Andy Goldsworthy, Drumlanrig Sweet Chesnut, 1988
Andy Goldsworthy, Yorkshire Sculpture Sweet Chestnut, 1988
Andy Goldsworthy
Criticism: Goldsworthy uses natural materials in
elaborate formal compositions. He weaves leaves as if
they were fabric, and he builds with organic logs and
sticks as easily as if they were cut perfectly for him.
While his formal compositions are striking in their own
right his use a materials brings a larger commentary on
the environment into the mix.
Application: I plan on largely using found natural objects
in my free-standing sculpture. I hope to use a similar
cyclical design to use as a vessel for portraying my own
personal narrative.
References
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Beckett, W. (1988). Contemporary woman artists. New York City, NY: Universe Publishing
Chandler, R. (2007). Andy Goldsworthy quotes. Retrieved June 16, 2009, from Famous Quotes Page Web site:
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Farrington, L.E. (2005). Creating their own image: The history of African-American women artists. New York City, NY:
Oxford University Press
Fuentes, J.R. (2008). Pajaro Editions. Retrieved June 16, 2009, from Juan R. Fuentes Web site:
http://juanrfuentes.com/index.html
Fuentes, J.R. (2004) Children die in stupid grownup wars. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Juan R. Fuentes Web site:
http://juanrfuentes.com/linocut-children-die.html
Fuentes, J.R. (2000) Made in the USA. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Juan R. Fuentes Web site:
http://juanrfuentes.com/linocut-made.html
Fuentes, J.R. (2002) U.S. Aid? Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Juan R. Fuentes Web site: http://juanrfuentes.com/linocutus-aid.html
Goldsworthy, A Artist image Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Web site:
http://www.coredmonthly.com/Archives/creation/images/RiversandTidesAndyGoldsworthyWorkingWithTimephoto_04_hires.jpg
Goldsworthy, A. Pebble Circle. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from DTSD Website:
https://dtsdcomm.hershey.k12.pa.us/users/jettinger/
Goldsworthy, A. (2003) Two Oak Stacks. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Art Net Web site:
http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/e/earthart.html
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Goldner, J. (2001). Janet Goldner. Retrieved June 16, 2009, Web site: http://www.janetgoldner.com/
Goldner, J. (1996) People Book. Retrieved June 16, 2009 from Janet Goldner Web site:
http://www.janetgoldner.com/books/books6.html
Goldner, J. (2006). Have we Met? Retrieved on June 5, 2009 from Art in Context Web site:
http://www.artincontext.org/image/image_main.aspx?id=5082
Goldner, J. (2004) Garden Gate. Retrieved on June 5, 2009 from Art in Context Web site:
http://www.artincontext.org/image/image_main.aspx?id=4095
Goldner, J. (2000) Can We Heal? Retrieved on June 6, 2009 from Art in Context Web site:
http://www.artincontext.org/image/image_main.aspx?id=4111
Green, R. (2008) Endless Dreams and the Water Between. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Nation Maritime Museum Web
site: http://www.nmm.ac.uk/explore/art/new-visions/renee-green-exhibition/62840
Holder, R. (2007)Keep in touch. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Fine Art America Website:
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/keep-in-touch-robin-holder.html
Holder, R. (2007) They Damaged Us More Than Katrina. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Fine Art America Web site:
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/they-damaged-us-more-than-katrina-robin-holder.html
Holder, R. (2007) Nina’s Choice. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Fine Art America Web site:
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/ninas-choice-ii-robin-holder.html
Holder, R. (2007) Negotiating a complex. Retrieved on June 16, 2009 from Fine Art America Web site:
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/negotiating-a-complex-world-vii-robin-holder.html
Papadakis, A., Farrow, C., & Hodges, N. (Eds.). (1991). New art.New York City, NY: Rizzoli International Publications.