Class Exercise 7 - Exhibition Marathon

This week, we went to an Exhibition Marathon. Learning in a different environment is really fun and inspiring. We can learn a lot more by looking at other people's work, rather than just talking about our own pictures. Looked at a lot of good photos in the few hours that we had at the exhibitions. It was an interesting and fun experience all in all.

In the exhibition, choose one or couple of work that inspired you. Explain why.

I like the work “Home Visits” by Alecia Neo. I like it because it’s very personal and she has managed to bring such a personal space into a place like the art gallery. Normally we will not link our homes, beds, and sofas to art, but Alecia has done so and has captured the essence and enchanting characters that live in the area. She has also portrayed the home not just as a space, but as a place that people spend most of their lifetime in.

Observe how photographers convey their concept/idea through their chosen media and subject matter. Choose one series of work that you think the photographer has effectively convey his/her concept in his/her work.

I think the work Captive Landscapes by Daniel Kukla has effectively captured the idea that the photographer wanted. It is very thought provoking. The lines between nature and manmade landscapes have been blurred in recent years with the opening of zoos and enclosures that we place animals in. The appearance of manmade objects such as doors and gates in “natural” places has successfully brought out the artist’s idea of landscapes being held captive by humans. And artificial “natural” landscapes that we create to control the natural world and their animals.

Observe how photographers present their work (i.e. choice of framing, hanging etc.). Choose one or a few series of work that you think the photographers(S) has effectively present his/her/their work.

Landscapes and Figures by Massimo Vitali, in my opinion, was very well done. The large pieces of colour images have effectively brought out the vast feel of the beach in Europe. It is effective because the size can accurately show the details of the actions of the people in the area. It also combined the spatial wideness of the landscape and the delicate and minute actions of every person at that moment. It is very fascinating to see such an interesting piece of work.