Every Tuesday and Thursday I clock in for work and as a routine, walk past the iconic images of a king, queen, ace and jack in a medieval coat of arms . In addition to the immaculate 23.5 carat leaf gold layering, the prominent and untraditional black skin on these kings and queens speak volumes … Continue reading Black Royalty
Galleries: Rooms to Live In
Art galleries can be intimidating places. Walls of silence. No photography. Don’t touch the artwork. These unique environments can lead to some second-guessing, especially for those who are new to galleries. “Am I being too loud?” “Does anyone find any of this modernist furniture comfortable to sit on?” “Can the gallery attendant tell that I … Continue reading Galleries: Rooms to Live In
Installation Revelation
So you’re walking by the Stamp Gallery one afternoon. Peaking through the glass exterior, you see that there are boxes and packing paper scattered throughout. You see some power tools on the benches, and a ladder leaning against the corner. You notice random walls that seem to be hanging out in limbo in the middle of the … Continue reading Installation Revelation
A Clarifying Study: “Bastion” by Alexander Ugay
Black and white photographs, textured filters, slow-moving figures, a fluffy white dog on a beach, and what looks like a giant floating roller coaster. Like many video art pieces in the Gallery’s current exhibition, PROJECT 35, Volume 2, Alexander Ugay’s Bastion, draws incredible depth across multiple psychological layers, within a mere five minutes. Ugay is an … Continue reading A Clarifying Study: “Bastion” by Alexander Ugay
Pacífico
The Stamp Gallery’s current exhibition “Project 35: Volume 2” features several videos selected by curators from around the world. One of these videos, entitled “Pacífico”, is a fascinating piece that was inspired by Brazilian artist Jonathas de Andrade’s experiences and travels through Latin America (video selected by curator Pablo León … Continue reading Pacífico
Space within Time Series: Past and Present
When I thought of art and museums, I always had this image of a renaissance painting that sits in a humongous room. However, as I get older and more aware of the contemporary art, I realized that the most important artwork is no longer the one limited to the most refined skills; it is about … Continue reading Space within Time Series: Past and Present
Conversations with a Docent
I can genuinely say that I love working at the Stamp Art Gallery. Who knew that as a docent I would have so many opportunities to meet interesting people? No guest is ever the same. Since working at the Stamp Art Gallery I have encountered quests from all sorts of backgrounds who were genuinely curious … Continue reading Conversations with a Docent
Larry Cook Looking black at me.
Looking Black at Me exhibit featuring Larry Cook is a innovative, powerful and thought provoking. He executes the process of filming footage of African American men and women in a archival manner. Which forces viewers to think about the state of African American society. His work portrays this intriguing space in which America has created … Continue reading Larry Cook Looking black at me.
Perception in Motion
One of my absolute favorite pastimes is people-watching. That may sound creepy; yet, it’s something that never becomes boring, since no two people will look or act exactly the same. When I people-watch, I feel as if I’m a receiver of information rather than a creator. To put it simply, I enjoy people-watching because it … Continue reading Perception in Motion
[Intentionally Left Blank]: A Reflection on Larry Cook’s “Deandre, Aujena, Dougald, Henry”
Last year, I studied the effect of technology on human nature in one of my classes. While I definitely don’t remember the nuances of then lectures or essays that comprised the unit, I do remember Hamlet’s Blackberry, one of the required readings. I’ll be honest, I read the 2 or 3 chapters that my peers … Continue reading [Intentionally Left Blank]: A Reflection on Larry Cook’s “Deandre, Aujena, Dougald, Henry”