Vik Muniz on Creation
As we near the end of the Spore Collective, as we know it now, I ask that you listen to this discussion with Vik Muniz on Creation. It is part of the TED talks and I am enthralled by what this organization is doing.
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These three pieces are part of a series of flowers. For now, they are untitled, but they have the working titles of “silver flower,” “red flower” and “rainbow.” The two with open petals measure approximately three feet across, witht the vines running close to 6 feet in lenth. The silver flower is about 5 feet long with the vines straightened, ... [Link]
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Measuring 12″x4″x4″ (13″ circumference), this currently untitle piece derives from much the same idea as “Is she married…”, being constructed of masking tape and utilizing no other materials or colors. Potted plants are decorative by nature, and by stripping this image of a household flower of the charm for which flowers are generally chosed, it loses its purpose and becomes ... [Link]
they hit me with a truck » Cat ladies have time for tea…
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This piece, “Is she married? No, she’s a cat lady” seeks to examine the way in which society views individuals, particularly women who choose a life that doesn’t fit expectations. “Cat lady” is the title given to women who chose a life that would have been described as spinsterhood in the recent past. The use of masking tape to construct ... [Link]
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SCULPTURE II 2008 » Third Sculpture
Posted 9 months ago
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they hit me with a truck » Letters to a Young Poet
Posted 9 months ago
I have to say that I read “Letters to a Young Poet” in one sitting; its short, but thats not why it took so little time. Rilke’s ideas concerning life, and particularly that part of life that is solitude, spoke to me not only as an artist, but as a human being. To live is to essentially be alone; no ... [Link]
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Statement of Intent- “Labyrinth,” a wall piece composed of dryer lint and wire, has an uneasy overtone to it. When people think of dryer lint they image softness. However, when they move in to touch the piece they see what looks to be barbed wire. Their reaction to touch the piece is soon squashed by the fear of being cut. ... [Link]
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Posted 9 months ago
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SCULPTURE II 2008 » Letters to a Young Poet
Posted 9 months ago
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Posted 9 months ago
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Posted 9 months ago
Over Spring Break I had the privilege of reading “Letters to a Young Poet,” by Rainer Maria Rilke with the intention of relating it directly to art. My goal was easily gained from the start of the book. Some parts of the book seemed as if they were speaking directly to me or setting new light upon my previous methods ... [Link]
Not For Nothing » BEAR!
Posted 9 months ago
Statement of Intent: “Bear,” branching off of “Hamster Fanfare,” measures 10 ¾” x 5” x 5 ¼” and is made from chicken wire, packing tape and dryer lint. The theme of “Bear” was quickness, just like little animals are often considered, and this quickness led to the choice in materials. “Bear” has a simple appearance to her, with a translucent ... [Link]
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Posted 9 months ago
Statement of Intent: “Hug, Laugh, Smile, Friendly, Unforgettable” is a map of the United States of America, made from wood and broken ornament pieces. The words “Hug,” “Laugh,” “Smile,” “Friendly,” “Unforgettable” are translated into the various languages spoken in the United States and written in different handwritings, on different colored ornament pieces. Depth is created in the map by the ... [Link]
they hit me with a truck » moving away from cats for a little while…
Posted 9 months ago
I have recently been doing some research into the realm of paper clothing. The creation of a paper dress, which is a project I hope to overtake now, is intriguing in several ways. One can attempt to transcend the material and transform it into an illusion of actual cloth, or the nature of the paper can be retained. There is ... [Link]
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April 15th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Vik Muniz is spectacular!!!!! First off, I thought his talk about how a single event led him to where he was today was really interesting. It made me stop and think about individual decisions I have made and how a decision I made when I was 7 let’s say, has led me to being a Junior at the University of Mary Washington, studying art and elementary education. Weird. I also thought that some of the earlier works he presented would fit in perfect at the Jurassic Museum, especially that clown-skull! He made a good point when he said “…It’s how much you want to be fooled,” which is true for a lot of things in life. Lastly, I think this man is an INCREDIBLE artist!!!!!! Each set of his works blew me away, especially something with a simple idea like the cartoon clouds in the sky. And it’s crazy how he is able to make such master pieces using string, dust and spaghetti!
April 16th, 2008 at 9:46 am
First of all I think that Muniz is a very creative artist. The way he works reminds me of “Letters to a Young Poet” where one of the most important messages is to create with anything that is available.Muniz explores with unconventional materials and basically everything that is around him,he doesn’t limit himself to any material. I agree that the experiences and decitions that we make is what shapes our personalities, the way we work, and the way we make art.
I really like this website and what TED is doing. I think it is a great opportunity to hear from creators and active minds out there.
April 16th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Wow! Vim Muniz is amazing, my jaw dropped with each series of images. And then I started thinking, why haven’t I ever tried to make art with the objects around me or the things in my fridge? He truly is making art with anything he has available. Unfortunately, the internet is being slow and I was not able to hear everything that he was saying. But from what I did hear I am even more amazed. I have been trying to think of a moment that defined why I am an art major, but I cannot think of a single, defining moment. I really like the TED talks and think it is incredibly interesting that they are giving people the opportunity to hear what artists are doing and making.
April 25th, 2008 at 11:25 am
It took forever for me to get through that video too, it just didn’t want to load. But I think that talk had to be my favorite out of the ones I’ve seen. It’s not just that his art is amazing, but he was so entertaining the whole time he was up there. And while I don’t have a particular belief system per se, I agree that everything happens for a reason, and I always think about how everything I’ve done and said have led me to where I am right now. There were so many other decisions I could have made that would have led me to a different place, but this is where I am in my life.
And I love how he uses such simple materials and makes you believe they are so much more….like using wire to make a picture that looks like it was done in pencil?! And all those yards of thread?! I wonder how long it would take to make a picture like that.