Sam Durant

Of the many stellar works at Documenta 13,  I think Sam Durant's sculpture Scaffold, located within the Karlsaue park, resonates with the themes we've been discussing in class.  

Durant states:  
Because of the intricacy and complexity of this structure, it may not be immediately apparent as to exactly what its origins are or how it is to be used; while children use it as a play structure, adults, perhaps attracted by its architectural novelty can slowly discover its origins and meaning. While some might see a resemblance to constructions in an adventure playground from the 1970’s, the sculpture is actually made up of a combination of reconstructed gallows (or scaffolds as they were once called) that were used in executions of significance throughout U.S. history. Through this formal uncertainty there is an attempt to signify both the free play of childhood and the ultimate form of control, capital punishment.

http://www.samdurant.com/

Hamburger Bahnhof- Anthony McCall

Was thinking a bit about Anthony McCall's "Five Minutes of Pure Sculpture" from this summer in Berlin in relation to the readings.

Amanda Ross Ho- Untitled Nothing Factory

Some information about Untitled Nothing Factory by Amanda Ross Ho. Other work of hers references the studio, but sometimes seems like her main audience is other artists. This work seems to engage with a much more diverse audience through hands on participation.

Gabriel Orozco

Some brief recorded comments from the artist about individual works, courtesy of the Tate Modern.

Recent UNCG MFA students in Bushwick show.

More photos.

Jered Sprecher (new paintings up)

Images from his upcoming show at Steven Zevitas Gallery--and a great way to start the day if you are a painter...at least a painter like me.  Welcome first year grads!

UNCG MFA show at Christina Ray Gallery

UNCG MFA show at Christina Ray Gallery, a set on Flickr.

It was a great opening in Soho last Thursday. We had solid turnout and a lot of interest in the work. Congratulations to the artists.