This is a work by one of my favorite artists: Andy Warhol. "Corporate Trade Ad" was created between 1965-1970 and it is a silkscreen on canvas mounted on paperboard mounted on fiberboard. I love the symmetrical balance present in this piece of work as well and the combinations of colors. I also love the photographs of the different random objects.
This is a gelatin silver print on paper mounted on paperboard created by George Krause. It's title is "India" and was created in 1972. What I love most about this photograph is that I cannot tell if the woman or man's front is facing the right or the left. The body looks very distorted yet satisfying to me. The location of the body is also very appealing and breathtaking. I love how there is an asymmetrical balance to this photograph. A fun fact: Krause and I share the same birthday, so that means he is extra cool!!August 1, 2007
Adelaid Paul created "(be)witch," a porcelain, mixed media in the year of 2005. Though the colors are limited, I love the relationship of the red and black. Even the location of the dog is satisfying, leaving all that empty black surrounding the dog so that we have no other choice but to look at the beautifully designed dog. I also love the reflection of the dog shown at the bottom of the picture. 
Jonathan Trundle's "Creamsicle' Carla & Ice Cream Stickers" is an archival ink on rives bfk created in 2006. This reminds me of the work of Andy Warhol, for it has a lot of similarities to the style of pop art. I love how playful this artwork is; it also makes me very hungry :o)!!!
This is a photograph of some sketches drawn by Renee Robinson. Renee Robinson is currently the oldest company member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, now performing in her 26th season with the company. I recently had the pleasure of meeting her and watching her perform as well as see some of her other artworks. Both sketches present the complex structure of a woman's body. I notice specifically their legs and how definely shaped they are. The lines are what stand out the most.
This is an archival print mounted on sintra, created by Rich Macdonald entitled "Stoney Brook, Long Island" between 2004-2005. I love how there is a symmetrical balance present in this photograph. I also love that it is set in the winter time, one of my most favortie times of the year. The snow is a nice "background" for the few items that have color in them.July 18, 2007
This recent untitled photograph of Geoffrey Holder is one that I find very interesting. There is a satisfying asymmetrical balance present in this photograph that I simply love. What makes it even more interesting is that it is in black and white or grayscale. To have this photo in color woulod have just damaged the whole mood of this photograph.
"Family" is an oil on board also painted by Geoffrey Holder. I love the consistency of the colors used in this painting; how each family member is wearing the exact same shade of blue that is present in the background of this painting. It's such a beautiful painting of an African-American family.
"Tempo" is an oil on board painted by Geoffrey Holder in 1995. Not only was he a performer but he was also and artist. I love how he used the black to seperate the complimentary colors of red and green. I also love that the colors are not its normal value; its shades are just dark enough to present a calming atmosphere.
This is a photograph of Geoffrey Holder performing in Metropolitan's Aida. I recently had the opportunity to meet Mr. Holder and admire his passion for life and for art. This photo is just one of the many of him that demonstrates the fire that is in him and the high standard that he has set for many performers. I love the angles that are present in this photo, mainly the ones shown in his legs and his fingers.
July 5, 2007
"Queenies" is a watercolor on paper painted by Alfred Bendiner in 1953. What I noticed instantly about this painting is that it is made up of lines and outlines. There is no fill inside of the outlines, however, the lines itself are composed of colors and the majority of the colors are normal hues. I love how some of the lines do not connect and how some overlap with one another. It's such a simple yet very detailed painting.
This synthetic polymer on fiberboard was painted in 1964 by Richard Anuszkiewicz, entitled "Center Mores Primary." What I love most about this painting is the symmetrical balance that is present. I love the fact that it is also composed of geometric shapes and lines.
"Ego" is an oil on board painted by Ivanny Pagan. I love the simplicity of the piece; it doesn't have a lot of distracting details. It's so realistic that it looks like a photograph of a car tail light. I love how the surrounding border has a monochromatic harmony of blue.
This is an oil on canvas entitled "Intention over Ego" by Terrie Pipa. I am a big fan of portraits as well as color. I love the extremes of the emotions and the colors used throughout the painting. I love the red on top of the orange while having their brown hair compliment the entire painting. I find these 2 girls adorably cute!!!
This is "Lillith," an oil on board by Ivanny Pagan. What I love most about this painting is how realistic it is; the bone structures and the texture of the shirt are designed so well, it makes you think that you can touch them and know exactly how they would feel. I also love how the colors are used in her hair, how they go from blonde/yellow to a brunette color (reds and brown).
" Mountains and Sea," an oil on canvas, was painted by Helen Frankenthaler in 1952. I saw this painting in the museum during our visit was immediately drawn to the rhythm of the colors used. I loved the repetion of the tinted blues, reds and greens on top of the pale pink background. It reminds me of pastel easter eggs.
June 17, 2007
This is "Giselle," a painting on canvas by Linda Paul. What I love and notice about this painting is that the most dominant colors are violet and blue and everything in between those two colors. However, what stood out to me the most was the small orange section at the bottom left corner of the painting where the ballet dancer's foot stand. It brings the viewer's attention to the focal point: the ballerina.
This work, created by Paul Grayson, demonstrates symmetrical balance. If an imaginary line is drawn down the center of the work, it's almost a mirror image; the 2 tires and 2 objects hanging in the air on either side of the strip of paper are in balance symmetrically.
This work, created by Alex Sansone, is an example of asymmetrical balance. There is an actual line drawn on this work that is off center; On one side is solid black, the other filled with a number of images that don't seem to correlate with one another, yet the colors and the shapes compliment one another as well as with the solid black side.
"Queenies" is a watercolor on paper painted by Alfred Bendiner in 1953. What I noticed instantly about this painting is that it is made up of lines and outlines. There is no fill inside of the outlines, however, the lines itself are composed of colors and the majority of the colors are normal hues. I love how some of the lines do not connect and how some overlap with one another. It's such a simple yet very detailed painting.
This synthetic polymer on fiberboard was painted in 1964 by Richard Anuszkiewicz, entitled "Center Mores Primary." What I love most about this painting is the symmetrical balance that is present. I love the fact that it is also composed of geometric shapes and lines.June 26, 2007
"Ego" is an oil on board painted by Ivanny Pagan. I love the simplicity of the piece; it doesn't have a lot of distracting details. It's so realistic that it looks like a photograph of a car tail light. I love how the surrounding border has a monochromatic harmony of blue. June 25, 2007
This is an oil on canvas entitled "Intention over Ego" by Terrie Pipa. I am a big fan of portraits as well as color. I love the extremes of the emotions and the colors used throughout the painting. I love the red on top of the orange while having their brown hair compliment the entire painting. I find these 2 girls adorably cute!!!
This is "Lillith," an oil on board by Ivanny Pagan. What I love most about this painting is how realistic it is; the bone structures and the texture of the shirt are designed so well, it makes you think that you can touch them and know exactly how they would feel. I also love how the colors are used in her hair, how they go from blonde/yellow to a brunette color (reds and brown). June 19, 2007
" Mountains and Sea," an oil on canvas, was painted by Helen Frankenthaler in 1952. I saw this painting in the museum during our visit was immediately drawn to the rhythm of the colors used. I loved the repetion of the tinted blues, reds and greens on top of the pale pink background. It reminds me of pastel easter eggs.June 17, 2007
This is "Giselle," a painting on canvas by Linda Paul. What I love and notice about this painting is that the most dominant colors are violet and blue and everything in between those two colors. However, what stood out to me the most was the small orange section at the bottom left corner of the painting where the ballet dancer's foot stand. It brings the viewer's attention to the focal point: the ballerina.
"The Dance," is an acid etched stainless steel painted by Karpuska. I love the rhythm of colors that is present in this painting; the red, blue and green used repeatedly throughout the painting brings a sense of oneness, or unity. Similar to "Giselle," there is one pale yellow spot located in the center right that catches my eye because of the contrast it provides. Though it is subtle, it's very effective, causing the painting to become brighter than it seems to be.
June 12, 2007
The two main balances are symmetrical and asymmetrical balance.
This work, created by Paul Grayson, demonstrates symmetrical balance. If an imaginary line is drawn down the center of the work, it's almost a mirror image; the 2 tires and 2 objects hanging in the air on either side of the strip of paper are in balance symmetrically.This work, created by Alex Sansone, is an example of asymmetrical balance. There is an actual line drawn on this work that is off center; On one side is solid black, the other filled with a number of images that don't seem to correlate with one another, yet the colors and the shapes compliment one another as well as with the solid black side. 
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