Sunday, April 27, 2014

Too Mainstream?

 This first image was taken by a passenger on an airplane.  They must of saw that there was another airplane not so far away which anyone would really find pretty cool, well i know i would, wondering where is it that that plane is headed for. This was either taken at dawn or dusk, with the colors the sky has with the fades orange in the background makes me think so. This image is filled with colors of the sky and how it can be such a peaceful view, how from one minute it can be blue and the next there are mixtures of orange, pink yellow and white as can be seen in this picture. You can also tell that this passenger was sitting right next to the turban engine, which is an object that stands out as well.

This second image is of the airport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands named Schiphol. You have a view of the runway and how the clouds are hovering over the airport as well. Its not much of bright colors, but the mood of this photograph can be felt as calmness. The artist took a shot of this part of the airport probably make the viewer feel like they are the ones waiting to depart. To make them think of what they do meanwhile waiting to board. How there is 

These were taken in different years five years apart, which is kind of the closest thing i could find coming from two different countries. But i would like to think these two artist did come across each others works since they have to either do with airplane or an airport. These are two photographs that can relate to perceiving reality. i feel that the this European art work deserves to be in the mainstream art story. Many people can relate to being in an airport and the experiences they have while being there. As well as the view each person has wherever they are. The same goes with the American art work. Many take planes to visit different parts of the world for many different reasons. to see new life, have new experiences. See the beauty of mother nature. What the earth has to show them. I myself love airplanes and airports which is a reason why i chose these two art works. i can relate to them as well . i have actually been to the Schiphol airport and love how big it is! It brought me back so much memories from the minute i stepped into the airplane to the time i stepped onto the airport. So if by just seeing these photographs i felt many ways i know others may feel the same as well. 

1 comment:

  1. Interesting choice. For one, I wish I had more details about the images: Who are the artists? When were they made? For contemporary art it's important to get all the information because that can give you insight into the intended meaning.

    I think you've expressed something that is a little different than what I was asking for, but is very interesting. I was thinking about the traditional art narrative, and how some cultures are left out and others are included.

    What you've emphasized, intentionally or not, is that through technology and international travel, it is easier than ever for the artists in different parts of the world to be aware of one another, and the art culture of different regions is no longer speaking only to internal traditions, but to the entire globe. For instance,
    I would never be able to assume that the image on top was made by an american artist, and the image on bottom made by a dutch one.

    These artists may not know about one another, but they could easily be communicating daily, despite the geographic distance. What do you think, are we living more and more in a universal culture through the internal and speedy global travel, or are those unique aspects of our respective cultures still important to pay homage to?

    (A)

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