I don't understand a lot of the art in the world, or perhaps it's just those two exhibits at the MoA. I am not sure how filming oneself lying on a couch talking and talking incoherently about who knows (The Faces of the Earth video) can be deemed art. I think calling it creative is even a stretch. Psychotic would be a more appropriate term in this case. The security guard who was in there with me said that I stayed and watched that particular video longer than anyone he has seen. All I could think of while I was watching the video was "what the heck/fetch/freak?"
The Suburbia exhibit was much more tolerable. What stood out to me most was the fact that nothing stood out to me at all. There wasn't a particular picture that stood out more than the others, which I think is a reflection of life in the suburbs, everyone blends in. Mr. Owens (if that is his name) was able to capture and frame the minutiae of everyday life very well.
I have no idea if I am posting this in the correct place. I leave my fate in the hands of the ever merciful Blog Master.
I agree with you about the "Face of the Earth" video. That was so bizarre. I did not like looking at the screen when that guys face was on there. I just felt uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteThe Face of the Earth film was pretty bizarre, I'll give you that. And I'm pretty sure the security guard was laughing at me when I told him I was looking for the Electronic Media Gallery Exhibit.
ReplyDeletei have to say.. the security guard almost followed me around. freaked me out.
ReplyDeleteIt was really interesting to see how similar life was for each person in the suburbs, like you were saying, but at the same time, when you looked at each individual, they seemed very diverse.
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