WP3: First Post

In the past, I have had some experiences with art objects, and am familiar with a few of the processes used to make art. Ever since I was a youngster, I have had an unconscious fascination with art, and have always enjoyed creating things. Thus, all the way up through middle school, I thoroughly enjoyed the art classes I took. Furthermore, although my schedule in high school didn't allow me to take such courses, I continued to occasionally paint and draw on my on time. Currently, as an architecture student, I am required to take the visual literacy courses, such as drawing and painting classes, in which I have learned how to better create such art. In addition, classes such as Analysis and Composition have allowed me to better understand the form of certain pieces of art using tension, balance, hierarchy, etc.

Besides making some of my own pictures and paintings, I have also had experiences with pieces of art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other instillations by visiting various art museums throughout my life. Besides annually venturing to the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, I have experienced art museums in Kansas City, St. Louis, Phoenix, Chicago, and even the Prado in Spain. Some of the works of art that I have found the most fascinating have been mobiles, such as one done by Calder at Joslyn, as well as other three-dimensional, kinetic sculptures. These works in particular have the ability to make you wonder how they work, or sometimes what they even represent. In looking at these various works of art, however, I have not spent more than a maximum of 15 minutes analyzing or looking at any single piece at a time; it is a typical look, think, and move on.

Another form of an art object that I enjoy is architecture. From Taliesin, which is Frank Lloyd Wright's home in Wisconsin, to the ancient castles in Seville, Spain, I am fascinated by the way in which buildings are designed. Furthermore, the way in which they fit into their respective environments is something that can inform the reader about the subject. In a similar manner, I believe that the way in which sculpture is situated and located among its surrounding elements contributes vastly to its meaning.