Gallery visits December 2014

Gallery visits December 2014

Tate Modern : Sigmar Polke

When we went to these gallery visits as a group, we scouted out the symbols and context that had a strong relationship with "Appropriation" which was the topic we were discussing about

This piece was interesting, painted on bubble wrap, found material. Raw material

The Swastika originally was considered to be a very sacred symbol in Hindusim, originally perceived as a symbol of success and promising fortune. It was later appropriated and altered by the Nazis. 

Other things like the symbol of the Eagle, used in the Nazis as a symbol of strength is now also used in todays world, American symbol too. 

Tate Modern: Omer Fast - "The Casting"

This was a really interesting piece, 4 videos being projected onto both sides of the 2 slides, a story was being told. Composition. 

Serpentine Gallery: Reiner Ruthenbeck

Lots of found material used by Ruthenbeck

Tables, paper, rope, everyday items altered and recontexualized for the viewers. 

It changes your perspective on how you see the subjects. 

Tables aren't usually seen from this angle 

And even if you have the urge to fix it, you can't because there is a line that prevents you from entering. 

Serpentine Sackler Gallery: Julio Le Parc

Parc uses a lot of political figures in his work but he alters them to make it playful and less serious. 

He made games for all ages to interact and play with. 

All this research and gallery visits brought us onto our presentation in which we made for the unit. 

 Our presentation went rather well in my opinion. Really well

We talked fluidly about the subject of appropriation and when it got to the questions part at the end, this subject brought in many questions. 

The discussion between us nearly went on longer than the presentation itself.

Overall this was really beneficial, it extended our knowledge on the subject of appropriation, it brought different views and opinions together that helps with our perception of different kinds of views on appropriation which will help develop our practice.