1. This exhibit was called "Disclosure, Women of the Burchfield Penney Collection"
2. The theme was that of the representations of women, ideals of beauty, motherhood, and work
Gallery:
1. The gallery only has overhead lights. Lights were not dim, but were not at "normal" brightness either. Spotlights were used on the display cases.
2. The walls were painted a dark grey.
3. The interior architecture was hardwood floors and simple walls.
4. The movement seemed rather simple. The room seemed to draw the viewer to the outside, as 80% or more of the pieces were on the walls on the outside of the room. There was a lot of open space in the room with only a few pieces in the middle. In the first section of the room, the display cases made a U-shape, and in the second room the displays were in more of a vertical line.
Artwork:
1. The artworks seemed to be organized in a random matter. They were not organized by authors names, or by their theme. There were oils on canvas, then sculptures, and paintings all in a row.
2. The artworks were similar in that the perception of self seemed to be very common, along with women, children, and families.
3. The artworks were different in that some women seemed proud of their bodies, and who they are, while others almost seemed to be hiding and ashamed. A few works also included males.
4. The frames used were wood frames, or glass cases.
5. The artworks were identified and labeled with engraved plaques on the walls to the right of the artwork.
Untitled
Charcoal on Paper
Undated
http://www.burchfieldpenney.org/
Although the image is hard to see, the lack of emotion on the mother and child's face are both able to be seen, which are important.
A woman holding her child is seen here, and the woman does not seem happy. She is alone with a child, and this situation does not look like a "happy family." It looks as though it could be representing the difficult life that single mothers can face.
The lack of color used here is important. I think it adds to the dimness and sulky mood that is felt. Theres is contrast between the dark and the light.
For some reason, this picture reminds me of the famous Great Depression photos. The artist is trying to show this hard life.
Ellen Carey
Self Portrait
Lithograph
1987
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This piece of art almost plays a trick on the eyes when you look at it. It seems very deep and emotional, as if something is almost hidden. The picture is beautiful of the woman in the background.
There is a woman, and many different lines covering her face, as well as objects hanging down that she seems to be pushing through. The woman is staring straight on, and looks emotionless.
Line, shape, and direction are all used. These all are coming out from the middle, and putting a diamond around the womans face. There is unity among the lighter lines.
The artists seems to be representing a woman who is alone in life, and is trying to push through all of the battles. She looks as though she is overcoming obstacles, but the shapes and line seem to show confusion and clarity that she has not yet found.
Reclining Nude
Anthony J Sisti
Oil on board
1979
26x39 in
Digital Camera
A beautiful depiction of a feminine body is shown here. The woman is seen from behind, and she looks as though she is very relaxed and comfortable while in the nude.
Shape is used throughout the body, showing curves. Line is used throughout the body as well, and down the back to show the spine. There is contrast between between the body and the sheets, and the background. I think that in this painting, the artist was trying to show the beauty and comfort of being in your own skin. Nudity is often seen as forbidden, when in fact, the body is wonderful and should be appreciated like it is here.
I actually enjoyed viewing a gallery in this way a lot more. It opened my eyes to more than just the artwork. I was able to analyze the art, as well as the room. It posed a lot of questions as to why things were set up this way, and why certain colors were used.
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