Capitalism. That is the operative word here.
The best way I can describe this event is a favela of washed up night class proteges showing off their pastel “masterpieces” with the hopes of having their work hung over the basement toilet of some blind 90-year-old patron.
Salt Lake City has an incredible underground art scene (Most likely because of the dominant Mormon culture.). So why are none of these young artists at the Art Festival?
I asked around and apparently the renting space will cost an arm, leg, torso, and your first born child. There must be a financially plausible way to promote the works of young artists instead of these aspiring guest-room flesh bags. It seems as though a lot of the young artists would like the chance to SHOW their work, not sell, but SHOW. By just having art for show, you get that thought of, “Would I hang this in my house?” out of your head. Instead you would have a public forum creating discourse based on works of art.
I’m sorry, but the only thing resulting from an 8 x 11 carbon copy of mid-Utah landscapes is an afternoon of mourning for the young. Which makes me wonder… was this what befell the merchant class of Flanders/Holland? In an environment dominated by a large middle class with the ability to spend money on art, I would not be surprised.
Do not get me entirely wrong, there were a couple of artists that had something worth looking at. But if this Art Festival is to be a representation of Utah’s art… it’s as sad and fucked up as Utah’s politics.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
A Bit of Irony
I just finished watching Exit Through the Gift Shop and it made me remember a few things:
Firstly, I now know why almost everyone I meet asks me if i’ve seen this film once they discover that I’m an Art History major.
Secondly, I remember how a friend of mine ranted to me about how she believed Banksy had sold out by having an art show and selling his items. I would like to respond to this.
My impression of Street Art was its limited life span. It is an image/text seen by the public soon to be removed by an institution. Banksy claimed himself that he realized his art was about the experience of people viewing it. With this idea in mind, what better than to have a show of his work? The gallery was an exhibition of the people itself and their particular experience being in that atmosphere under pre-fabricated notions. The atmosphere became a designated institution legally organized and no longer opposing the other authoritative institution (police/government). In this respect, the opposition became the public themselves. What appears to be the original intentions of Street Art was to create something for the public while at the same time defying an institution. The gallery turned everything into capitalism. It zeroed in on the human necessity to categorize and collect. Is that not also an experience of public behavior in relation to the art?
In all honesty, I believe Banksy hasn’t sold out though he may reap from the benefits. He, as a Street Artist, turned public fascination against them. Instead of BEING in that place and EXPERIENCING the art they became possessive of it. They became a part of a collective institution more terrifying and abominable than the authoritative institution. The “public institution” is now melded to the gallery to create a type of public art viewable to those who step back and see everything as a whole.
Firstly, I now know why almost everyone I meet asks me if i’ve seen this film once they discover that I’m an Art History major.
Secondly, I remember how a friend of mine ranted to me about how she believed Banksy had sold out by having an art show and selling his items. I would like to respond to this.
My impression of Street Art was its limited life span. It is an image/text seen by the public soon to be removed by an institution. Banksy claimed himself that he realized his art was about the experience of people viewing it. With this idea in mind, what better than to have a show of his work? The gallery was an exhibition of the people itself and their particular experience being in that atmosphere under pre-fabricated notions. The atmosphere became a designated institution legally organized and no longer opposing the other authoritative institution (police/government). In this respect, the opposition became the public themselves. What appears to be the original intentions of Street Art was to create something for the public while at the same time defying an institution. The gallery turned everything into capitalism. It zeroed in on the human necessity to categorize and collect. Is that not also an experience of public behavior in relation to the art?
In all honesty, I believe Banksy hasn’t sold out though he may reap from the benefits. He, as a Street Artist, turned public fascination against them. Instead of BEING in that place and EXPERIENCING the art they became possessive of it. They became a part of a collective institution more terrifying and abominable than the authoritative institution. The “public institution” is now melded to the gallery to create a type of public art viewable to those who step back and see everything as a whole.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Indulge Me
Stolen from Autuh. :)
Are you mad at anyone right now?
Negative.
Who was the last person you took a picture with?
My sister and little brother at the PRIDE festival.
Are you wearing a ring, if so who gave it to you?
No rings.
Do you like the dentist?
Not entirely. I like dentist goody bags, though.
Do you have trust issues?
Yes.
What is bothering you?
Not hearing back from the study abroad people, not having a job, etc.
Is it okay for someone you’re dating to date someone else?
Nope. And I wouldn't do it either.
What is the newest addition to your wardrobe?
A little button I got at PRIDE that says, "Fund Education, NOT occupation."
What color shirt were you wearing when you had your last kiss?
Whiiiite....???
Will your ex read this?
Nope.
Does it bother you when people respond to a text with one word?
Some times.
Who do you have texts from in your inbox today?
Autumn, Twitter, Eric, Schwester, Steven, and Mummy.
What are you listening to?
x-files!!!
What are you wearing?
White shirt that is promoting some kind of Mexican alcohol, black zip-up hoody, and grey sweatpants... like a boss.
Do you have someone who is protective of you?
Yes.
Who’s the last person you facebook IMed?
AUTUMN!!! We were talking about awesome things until my internet decided to hate me.
It’s 1 in the morning and you get a text message, who is it?
Probably my sister or Autumn.
Have you ever kissed someone whose name started with a C?
Many times.
Let’s say the last person you kissed was kissing someone right in front of you?
Doesn't matter.
Did anyone see you kiss the last person you kissed?
Yes.
What’d your first text of the day say?
Opening of S4:E10- the wonders of laser pen technology!
Do you like who you are?
Progress progress progress.
Do you hate it when people try to play with your hair?
Eh.
Would you ever get a tattoo?
Perhaps.
Are you sober?
Yup... this weekend did a number on my liver.
Is there anyone you trust 100%?
Yes and no.
Have you ever fallen asleep with the last person you kissed?
Yup.
Is the person you last texted single?
Yup.
What color is your favorite bra?
bra?
Have you ever been used?
Maybe.
What do you think of red lipstick?
My first thought is of my mom.
Do you ever leave the house without make up?
Every gods damn day.
What is your natural hair color?
Here's the thing... it's switched back and forth between brown, red, and blonde my whole life. I'm Neapolitan.
Has anyone ever sung to you?
Yeah.
When was the last time you spent the night at someone else’s place?
Well... that would be my whole living right now.
Was that someone of the same or opposite sex?
Opposite.
Do you feel like anyone is playing mind games with you right now?
Nope.
You’re thinking about someone, aren’t you?
Ja. Myself... trying to answer these questions... haha.
Describe your last disappointment:
Not having a photograph of myself hugging Roseanne fucking Barr!!!
Which do you think is a gesture of true love: fighting for somebody or letting them go?
Fighting... perhaps?
What are/were you doing at twelve this afternoon?
I was on the porch reading.
If you had to be a teacher, what subject would you be able to teach best?
ART HISTORY, MOTHER FUCKERS!!! Then probably European or American History.
Do you ever bite your lip?
Sometimes.
How do you feel about Diet Dr Pepper?
Mas o menos.
Are you wearing a necklace?
Negative.
Do you like to sleep?
Yeeeees.
What is the closest thing to you that is blue?
Book on Baroque Art.
Do you listen to music when you’re down?
when i'm up, down, right, left, centered.
Do you want to see somebody right now?
Yes... AUTUH!
Will you be in a relationship any time soon?
Nope.
Do you cry easily?
Nope... unless i'm listening to or watching an opera.
What are you looking forward to in the next three months?
Autumn's 21st.
Has any one said they love you in the last week?
Yup.
Have you ever thrown your cell phone in anger?
Oh ja.
Do you act differently around the person you like?
Don't like anyone right now.
Have you ever kissed someone with tattoos?
Yup.
Who was the first person to text you on your birthday?
Eh... SCHWESTER!
Are you tired?
Not entirely. I'm sore.
Do you think things will change in the next few months?
I hope so.
What were you doing at 1 AM this morning?
Watching x-files.
Do you have an older brother?
Ja!
Is there anyone you can go to when you need help?
Oui.
Will your next kiss be a mistake?
Vielleicht.
Have you physically hurt the last person you kissed?
Nope.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months or more?
You never know.
Ever been called baby?
Yup. Not, "a baby" but "Baby."
Are you a loud person?
Depends on who I am with.
Are you ticklish?
Nope.
Are you mad at anyone right now?
Negative.
Who was the last person you took a picture with?
My sister and little brother at the PRIDE festival.
Are you wearing a ring, if so who gave it to you?
No rings.
Do you like the dentist?
Not entirely. I like dentist goody bags, though.
Do you have trust issues?
Yes.
What is bothering you?
Not hearing back from the study abroad people, not having a job, etc.
Is it okay for someone you’re dating to date someone else?
Nope. And I wouldn't do it either.
What is the newest addition to your wardrobe?
A little button I got at PRIDE that says, "Fund Education, NOT occupation."
What color shirt were you wearing when you had your last kiss?
Whiiiite....???
Will your ex read this?
Nope.
Does it bother you when people respond to a text with one word?
Some times.
Who do you have texts from in your inbox today?
Autumn, Twitter, Eric, Schwester, Steven, and Mummy.
What are you listening to?
x-files!!!
What are you wearing?
White shirt that is promoting some kind of Mexican alcohol, black zip-up hoody, and grey sweatpants... like a boss.
Do you have someone who is protective of you?
Yes.
Who’s the last person you facebook IMed?
AUTUMN!!! We were talking about awesome things until my internet decided to hate me.
It’s 1 in the morning and you get a text message, who is it?
Probably my sister or Autumn.
Have you ever kissed someone whose name started with a C?
Many times.
Let’s say the last person you kissed was kissing someone right in front of you?
Doesn't matter.
Did anyone see you kiss the last person you kissed?
Yes.
What’d your first text of the day say?
Opening of S4:E10- the wonders of laser pen technology!
Do you like who you are?
Progress progress progress.
Do you hate it when people try to play with your hair?
Eh.
Would you ever get a tattoo?
Perhaps.
Are you sober?
Yup... this weekend did a number on my liver.
Is there anyone you trust 100%?
Yes and no.
Have you ever fallen asleep with the last person you kissed?
Yup.
Is the person you last texted single?
Yup.
What color is your favorite bra?
bra?
Have you ever been used?
Maybe.
What do you think of red lipstick?
My first thought is of my mom.
Do you ever leave the house without make up?
Every gods damn day.
What is your natural hair color?
Here's the thing... it's switched back and forth between brown, red, and blonde my whole life. I'm Neapolitan.
Has anyone ever sung to you?
Yeah.
When was the last time you spent the night at someone else’s place?
Well... that would be my whole living right now.
Was that someone of the same or opposite sex?
Opposite.
Do you feel like anyone is playing mind games with you right now?
Nope.
You’re thinking about someone, aren’t you?
Ja. Myself... trying to answer these questions... haha.
Describe your last disappointment:
Not having a photograph of myself hugging Roseanne fucking Barr!!!
Which do you think is a gesture of true love: fighting for somebody or letting them go?
Fighting... perhaps?
What are/were you doing at twelve this afternoon?
I was on the porch reading.
If you had to be a teacher, what subject would you be able to teach best?
ART HISTORY, MOTHER FUCKERS!!! Then probably European or American History.
Do you ever bite your lip?
Sometimes.
How do you feel about Diet Dr Pepper?
Mas o menos.
Are you wearing a necklace?
Negative.
Do you like to sleep?
Yeeeees.
What is the closest thing to you that is blue?
Book on Baroque Art.
Do you listen to music when you’re down?
when i'm up, down, right, left, centered.
Do you want to see somebody right now?
Yes... AUTUH!
Will you be in a relationship any time soon?
Nope.
Do you cry easily?
Nope... unless i'm listening to or watching an opera.
What are you looking forward to in the next three months?
Autumn's 21st.
Has any one said they love you in the last week?
Yup.
Have you ever thrown your cell phone in anger?
Oh ja.
Do you act differently around the person you like?
Don't like anyone right now.
Have you ever kissed someone with tattoos?
Yup.
Who was the first person to text you on your birthday?
Eh... SCHWESTER!
Are you tired?
Not entirely. I'm sore.
Do you think things will change in the next few months?
I hope so.
What were you doing at 1 AM this morning?
Watching x-files.
Do you have an older brother?
Ja!
Is there anyone you can go to when you need help?
Oui.
Will your next kiss be a mistake?
Vielleicht.
Have you physically hurt the last person you kissed?
Nope.
Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months or more?
You never know.
Ever been called baby?
Yup. Not, "a baby" but "Baby."
Are you a loud person?
Depends on who I am with.
Are you ticklish?
Nope.
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