First Presentations

Alfrado:
I liked your ideas about how the public space in which the mural exists changes or adds to the meaning of the work. You made great points on the mural's relevance to historical events and how that impacts how the mural is viewed and interpretted.
I wonder how much of the history of the nation was actually included and depicted: Was anything censored or left out?
You spoke smoothly and you were very engaging.

Audrey: I think you should further discuss the specific paintings from the renaissance and their characteristics of how they depict and represent materiality. I really like your discussion about the jade pieces. It was unique and interesting. I would focus more of your efforts here.

Michelle: Your subject is wildly interesting and I think you have lots of room to expand. I particularily enjoyed how you were able to relate this style of art work to current fads and trends in Japan, and how this gives the work more or less meaning.
I enjoyed the connection to consumerism and how that is represented in this style of work

Kevin: I think you should explore the topic of human input further. It is especially interesting to look at who is this artist and the controversy behind such types of art as the pens that draw when a pager goes off, etc. I would explore how critics reacted to these types of pieces and how they were accepted. What kinds of places display this work? For example, the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose.

Amanda: Discuss more in depth the meaning and inspiration behind Dan Flavin's work. I know he says there is none intended, but explore how others feel the work impacts them and the world of art. Do people argue that his work is insignificant, because there was little effort, or according to him, inspiration behind the series of works? How does he feel about his work being utilized by such companies as LV?