Allan Sekula’s
Allan Sekula’s thoughts and emotions he has associated with the seas brought new insights in the trade in the 16th century. At one time, goods and precious resources are being traded among businessmen, bringing along a revitalisation of the economy for the port. At the same time, with the amalgamation and intersection of different cultures and religions, vices and dodgy business dealings are being brought forth also, in the case of prostitution, flouting of maritime laws and selling of illegal goods as contemplated in his 2010 body of work, “Ship of Fools”.
Month: November 2015
Family Potrait
Family Potrait
A family portrait is a permanent reminder of one’s family at a specific time in one’s life. Families undergo changes and family portraits can change with the various time, life stations, situations that occur within the family.One of the famous family portrait is depicted in oils on canvas by Pablo Picasso in 1903.
IMAGE: Artfinder / © Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain, Liege, Belgium / Bridgeman Art Library / Succession Picasso / DACS, London 2012
“Le Dejeuner sur l’herbe de la Famille Soler “ depicts the Soler’s family with Benet Soler, his wife, Montserrat Soler and his four children, Merce, Antonita, Carlos and Montserrat. The family portrait is commissioned as payment for clothing provided for the Picasso by the tailor, Soler. Here, hints of the family’s wealth and lifestyle could be seen with the people inside the portrait being considerably well-dressed and able to afford wine and rabbit for their picnic.
Another famous family portrait is photographed by Harry Hammond in 1960s. In “Lonnie Donegan”, Harry Hammond captured and documented the family portrait of Lonnie Donegan, Britain’s rock and roll singer.
IMAGE: Artfinder / © Victoria and Albert Museum / V&A Prints
With the invention of photography and the ease of phone cameras, family portraits may not have to be taken within the context of a studio with professional equipments, lightings and special costumes . Family portraits could be taken in the form of candid photos during family outings and dinners and need not be staged. The expression of the candidness and genuine emotions made the portraits taken to be more enduring and sentimental to the beholder of the photo.
Credits:
Bridgeman Images. (n.d.). Retrieved November 16, 2015, from http://www.bridgemanimages.com/de/asset/397922/picasso-pablo-1881-1973/le-dejeuner-sur-l-herbe-de-la-famille-soler-1903-oil-on-canvas
Sitting Pretty: The 10 Best Artistic Family Portraits. (n.d.). Retrieved November 16, 2015, from http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/10/01/painted-family-portraits_n_1929213.html
Week 3 Who is another female patron of the arts?
Week 3 Who is another female patron of the arts?
Patricia Phelps de Cisneros is one of the prominent patron of the arts. She is a major contributor to the Museum of Modern Art with her financial contributions and her collection of artworks. An exhibition room at the Museum of Modern Art is specially dedicated to commemorate her support. She is an advocate for Latin American Arts and have contributed greatly to the scene. Moreover, she has introduced works of female Brazilian artists such as Lygia Clark and Lygia Pape during an exhibition in 2013. Along with her husband, Gustavo A. Cisneros, they aim to grow the global awareness of Latin American art and culture in the world today
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Credits:
Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros. (n.d.). Retrieved November 15, 2015, from http://www.coleccioncisneros.org/founder
Harris, M. (2014, September 19). Women in Art: 7 Top Female Collectors. Retrieved November 15, 2015, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/malcolm-harris/women-in-art-7-top-female_b_5850190.html
Exhibition
The final exhibition was complete on Tuesday. Our group arranged three pedestal in a semicircle manner following the trunk of the tree. We started out with wall text, map and a poster pasted on the wall. And on the first pedestal is the species of rubber tree. The tree is Hevea Brasiliensis. There is a photo of the tree, seeds and the way the latex is extracted. Beside the photos is the tree stump. There is an interaction so users are able to touch the tree stump. On the second pedestal is the wardian case , this is how the rubber is used to be transported and following that is a jebong knife, a knife used to extract the rubber tree sap. Finally on the last pedestal is the product of the rubber tree. There is a display of rubber ball and also golf ball. We could make some improvement by making use of the space in the middle and maybe add a stump to represent the rubber tree. We could also have projection to show how the sap is extracted.
How have artists made us think about labor?
How have artists made us think about labor?
A shadow play in the Netherlands shows how domestic workers are portrayed in our society. The play shows domestic worker doing their everyday job behind a canvas. This shows their invisibilty and insecureness to the public. We as member of society sometimes tend to forget that this domestic worker exist and they plays a huge part in our life. We still stereotypes this women from less well off nation as a someone that served us.
“I WILL NOT ASK ANYTHING ABOUT YOU, YOU WILL NOT ASK ANYTHING ABOUT ME”
Shadow play film in Netherlands
If you could have a room of your own, how would you set about decorating it? Chinoiserie? Japonaiserie?
If you could have a room of your own, how would you set about decorating it? Chinoiserie? Japonaiserie?
Decorating my room in Japonaiserie could be interesting and something fresh. Japonaiserie art is very unique. The figures are always in a motion. There is a contrast and depth in every movement of the figures. The composition is bold and there is an assertive outline. The details on the pattern are carefully thought of. The designs are asymmetrical and irregular.
This Monet exhibition captured a lot of attention. There is a brilliant color display and the woman is seen as wrapped up in a kimono and surrounded by fans. She is also wearing a blonde wig to emphasize her Western identity. The color vibrancy and the details can helps to freshen up a room.
What was your favorite object from today’s visit to the Asian Civilizations Museum?
What was your favorite object from today’s visit to the Asian Civilizations Museum?
There is a lot of artifacts collection in the Art Science Museum. Ranging from textiles, ceramics and artwork. My favorite is the textiles at Gallery 4. The details are done precisely and much is considered in the process of making. The textile have a deep meaning and it is used as a translation to convey a story. Motifs are also used in the textiles and its expanded to convey a story. It doesn’t just serve the purpose of decoration but also for ritual observance.
However I do find the museum a little too dark. Even though each artwork or artifacts are placed in a glass compartment and a spot light is shined on it I didn’t really enjoyed the journey as you have to go really close to get a better view of small details in the artwork.
Asian Civilisation Museum
What was your favorite object from today’s visit to the Asian Civilizations Museum?
There is a lot of artifacts collection in the Art Science Museum. Ranging from textiles, ceramics and artwork. My favorite is the textiles at Gallery 4. The details are done precisely and much is considered in the process of making. The textile have a deep meaning and it is used as a translation to convey a story. Motifs are also used in the textiles and its expanded to convey a story. It doesn’t just serve the purpose of decoration but also for ritual observance.
However I do find the museum a little too dark. Even though each artwork or artifacts are placed in a glass compartment and a spot light is shined on it I didn’t really enjoyed the journey as you have to go really close to get a better view of small details in the artwork.
Team 1: Label (Hevea Brasiliensis)
One of the earliest and most important successes was the introduction, experimentation and promotion of Para Rubber, Hevea brasiliensis. This became a major crop that brought great prosperity to the South East Asian region in the early 20th century.
Name: Hevea brasiliensis
Common Name: Para Rubber Tree, Sharinga Tree, Rubber Tree
Height: 30-40 m
Hevea brasiliensis is a deciduous tree, typically grows up to 30-40 m tall. The trunk is cylindrical in shape, but is swollen towards the base, and the color of the bark is pale to dark brown with a smooth surface. The inner bark is pale brown with an abundant of white or cream colored latex. The leaves are in spirals form and have three leaflets. The flowers are small with no petals, it is bright or creamy yellow in color and extremely pungent.They are either male or female but both are found in the same inflorescence. The fruit is an exploding 3-lobed capsule.
In the wild, this trees may grow up to over 40 m and live for 100 years, but in plantations they rarely exceed 25 m because growth is reduced by tapping for rubber. Plantation trees are usually replanted after 25-35 years when yields fall to an uneconomic level.
Team 1: Label (Rubber Tree- Ficus Elastica )
Scientific Name: Ficus Elastica
Common Name: Indian Rubber Tree
Height: 30 to 45 feet
Crown Shape: Oval
An evergreen, medium or large tree of the moist tropical forests, it is hardy and fast growing, up to 30 m in height. It develops numerous descending aerial roots to form a banyan. The Indian Rubber is a type of fig tree. It can be distinguished from other fig trees by its young leaves which are enclosed in a red sheath.
The Indian Rubber was once an economic plant in the region. Its latex was tapped and processed into Gutta Rambong, a type of rubber of inferior quality. After the introduction of the Para Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis), the planting of Indian Rubber and tapping of its latex was slowly phased out. This was because the Para Rubber produced rubber of better quality and could be tapped about six years after being planted, while the Indian Rubber could only be tapped about 15 years after it was planted. Ficus elastica yields a milky white latex , a chemical compound separate from its sap and carried and stored in different cells . This latex was formerly used to make rubber but it should not be confused with the Para rubber tree, the main commercial source of latex for rubber making. Just as with Hevea brasiliensis, the latex of Ficus elastica is an irritant to the eyes and skin and is toxic if taken internally.