Modern art has never really been of a particular interest to me, but visiting the Saatchi and TATE Modern gave has given me a new appreciation for the art form. While I remain confused and in the dark, in terms of the message in which the artists were depicting, there were several pieces that I found to be rather fascinating. The following are pieces that I liked best.
Like Everyday Series
by Shadi Ghadirian
Ghadirian uses a variety of everyday objects as masks to cover the faces of the women in her photographs. I find this clever in the way she presents the message of stereotype that people may have in respect to gender roles in society. The photos portray an interpretation of housewives being reduced to their identities as cooks and cleaners. I find this series of artwork to be very strong and encourages women to empower themselves through the use of negative stereotyping.
Ghost
by Kader Attia
I find this to be a very strong piece. There are a large number of figures which represent a group of Muslim women in prayer. At first site it looks like the foil is molded over some sort of material or mannequin since the pieces are able to hold its shape very well. However upon closer inspection and venturing to the opposite side of the room, I discovered that the figures are hollow and the foil itself is a freestanding material. The artist renders the bodies of these individuals as vacant shells; voided of all personhood and/or spirit. I found this piece to be of great interest. The details in each individual shell are astounding; no two are the same. The details are elaborate to the point where you can basically figure out what each individual is doing where they are looking at. If you look close enough, you can almost make out a face in one of the shells as it stares directly at you.
The Unilever Series
TH.2059
by Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster
I found this to be very interesting and very confusing at the same time. There seems to be a plethora of messages presented in the pieces. It seems like the artist was trying to create a sense of escape from reality and into the world of science fiction. The books on the beds consist of science fiction tale, many of which involve some sort of battle or another. The beds may represent the source to where individuals come to escape to an alternate reality. The series have a multitude of fascinating pieces of work that challenge how individuals see certain objects. The audience is often left in confusing, determined to figure out the meaning behind the different pieces of work and wondering how they all connect to one another.
Like Everyday Series
by Shadi Ghadirian
Ghadirian uses a variety of everyday objects as masks to cover the faces of the women in her photographs. I find this clever in the way she presents the message of stereotype that people may have in respect to gender roles in society. The photos portray an interpretation of housewives being reduced to their identities as cooks and cleaners. I find this series of artwork to be very strong and encourages women to empower themselves through the use of negative stereotyping.
Ghost
by Kader Attia
I find this to be a very strong piece. There are a large number of figures which represent a group of Muslim women in prayer. At first site it looks like the foil is molded over some sort of material or mannequin since the pieces are able to hold its shape very well. However upon closer inspection and venturing to the opposite side of the room, I discovered that the figures are hollow and the foil itself is a freestanding material. The artist renders the bodies of these individuals as vacant shells; voided of all personhood and/or spirit. I found this piece to be of great interest. The details in each individual shell are astounding; no two are the same. The details are elaborate to the point where you can basically figure out what each individual is doing where they are looking at. If you look close enough, you can almost make out a face in one of the shells as it stares directly at you.
The Unilever Series
TH.2059
by Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster
I found this to be very interesting and very confusing at the same time. There seems to be a plethora of messages presented in the pieces. It seems like the artist was trying to create a sense of escape from reality and into the world of science fiction. The books on the beds consist of science fiction tale, many of which involve some sort of battle or another. The beds may represent the source to where individuals come to escape to an alternate reality. The series have a multitude of fascinating pieces of work that challenge how individuals see certain objects. The audience is often left in confusing, determined to figure out the meaning behind the different pieces of work and wondering how they all connect to one another.
Very nicely done! Good choices and well-presented! Best, JM
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