Various Art Critiques :: Essays Papers

Various Art CritiquesThe Doll Man, Doug Safranak, oil paintingAs I acquaint the Gioconda and Joseph King Gallery at the Norton Museum of Art the first thing that Caught my attention was a painting measuring approximately at 4 ft. by 10 ft. on the side wall in a well- light area. As I further examine the painting the first thing I set is that it has super realism. It also has color, texture, implied space, stopped time, and that it is a representational piece. The foreign man sitting on the chair next to a bed has a grim look on his face and is deep into his own thoughts. Its as if someone he loved dearly just experienced a tragical and untimely death. He is in early depression. I could feel the pain depicted in his eyes. A book titled The Unquiet Grave guile open on the floor by the unmade bed suggesting something is left unresolved. The scattered photos and papers by the bedside cause redintegration. The picture of Medusas subject screaming on the headboard is a silent scream filled with anger and pain, yet it cannot be heard. I feel as if I am in the one sitting in the chair and I can feel the anger, and regret.Self Portrait with Gorilla and Wolf, Joan Brown, enamel on masonite panelAs I turned away from The Doll Man I immediately was taken in by this self -portrait. Although, the lighting was not very well. It was placed surrounded by the tow entrances into the Gioconda and Joseph King Gallery. The painting measured approximately at 4 ft. by 10 ft. The painting is representational and depicts animals and human. The bright red colors and immorality features in the background made it stand out. Stopped time, implied space, and texture were also important elements of this painting. As the girl is sitting on the chair with a heed in her eyes, the gorilla standing behind the chair with a look of concern and uncertainty in its eyes. It doesnt want to step up in front of the chair and show its self completely. There is something to hide. It represents wha t is actually felt, the truth. Whatever it is, it is not to be revealed. The wolf standing by the girls feet has a particular look and is a loner doesnt want anyone to get too close. The wolf is there to ensure the hidden, the gorilla, doesnt show its self.