The Exhibit
1. What is the title of the exhibit? Beyond in Western New York: Alternating Currents. 2. What is the theme of the exhibition? An international contemporary art exhibition which is a unique curatorial collaboration between twelve of Western New York's museums and galleries to showcase the work of over 100 artists from the region and beyond.
The Gallery
1. What type of lighting is used?
Small ceiling lights. It was a little dim until the bigger open area.
2. What colors are used on the walls?
A plain, clean white. Almost egg shell.
3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space?
Most of the gallery is just simple dry wall. A unique feature of the Burchfield Penney is the extremely high ceilings in the back of the gallery.
4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space? The pathways are broad and open. Each piece is spaced far enough apart to let you focus on one piece at a time. After viewing one piece you are pulled further into the gallery to walk over to the next piece. I found the layout of the gallery to really narrow your vision. The walls in the space did not allow for a view to far past an area. You have to maneuver around a wall and into a new room to see more.
The Artwork
1. How are the artworks organized?
Each piece is in a designated area of pieces relating to each other in a particular way. You can really see pieces of another theme until you pass through to a new room.
2. How are the artworks similar?
The style or artist may be the theme for the pieces.
3. How are the artworks different?
Sizes, frames, and dimension.
4. How are the artworks framed?
The more classic styled paintings have large wood frames.
5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?
A plaque with black text and a white background placed near each work.
6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other?
Enough space for you to focus on one piece at a time and not feel rushed of over stimulated.
Artist: Kyle Butler
Title of work: Spill
Media: Pencil, Spray Paint, Wood Stain on Panel
Date: 2008
Size: ?
Description: A black and gray colored substance is being held behind a tan barrier until it has broke open and is spilling through.
Formal Analysis: This piece utilizes form. We see the bulging gray matter forming a circular shape through the rectangular barrier and can identify it in our brains that it must be a liquid spilling out.
Description: A black and gray colored substance is being held behind a tan barrier until it has broke open and is spilling through.
Formal Analysis: This piece utilizes form. We see the bulging gray matter forming a circular shape through the rectangular barrier and can identify it in our brains that it must be a liquid spilling out.
Artist: Michael Bettz
Title of work: Border Hand
Media: Ink on Paper
Date: 2009
Size:?
Description: A hand is facing palm out. The fingers fade into a fence.
Formal Analysis: The large space around the hand creates an emphasis on the had itself. Fences are barriers and usually symbolize that. The name of the piece gives note that this fence may be a fence on a border. The most notable border fence being the Mexican border my mind immediately goes to that. Whether the hand is there to provide assistance to someone wanting to cross over this border or keep someone out is uncertain.
Description: A hand is facing palm out. The fingers fade into a fence.
Formal Analysis: The large space around the hand creates an emphasis on the had itself. Fences are barriers and usually symbolize that. The name of the piece gives note that this fence may be a fence on a border. The most notable border fence being the Mexican border my mind immediately goes to that. Whether the hand is there to provide assistance to someone wanting to cross over this border or keep someone out is uncertain.
Artist: Carl Lee
Title of work: Last House
Media: Video
Date: 2010
Size: An Entire Room
Description: The time lapse of a demolition of a house.
Formal Analysis: This piece uses repetition. The video is projected on three different walls. The use of video always for movement to really be used in the piece. You watch the house being demolished little by little.
All pictures are my own.
Description: The time lapse of a demolition of a house.
Formal Analysis: This piece uses repetition. The video is projected on three different walls. The use of video always for movement to really be used in the piece. You watch the house being demolished little by little.
All pictures are my own.
I have been to the Burchfield Penny a few times. This time was a little different in the aspect of looking beyond just the art. Everything still looked the same. The brightness of each room. The separation of the artworks.
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