Martin Puryear
After scrolling through the series
of images, I noticed all his work has a very geometrical feel. Some of them
seem almost like you smashed nature with geometric forms. This concept of
contrast might also contribute to the meaning behind Puryear’s work. Perhaps he
is emphasizing the difference by focusing on the fluidity of merging the
natural world into a structured realm. He also works a lot with circular forms
or rings, which could symbolize unity or completeness. I am not sure what it is
communicating exactly but it gives me a surreal, calm sense. I feel at peace
when I look at these. He makes these forms seem natural by incorporating the textures
of the natural world. I think I am responding this way because I enjoy being
outside, just going on nature walks and whatnot, so I feel like I connect those
experiences with his artwork. I imagine his work to smell earthy and have a
texture similar to those you would find in nature – like the surface of wood grain,
fur, or rocks. I think because they seem so abstract, they are universal
sculptures and can be interpreted however the individual viewer wants to
connect meaning to them.
Kendall Buster
I like her work because it seems
delicate yet structural. The way she makes the framework part of her sculptures
is an interesting way to create movement in her artwork and almost a sense of
pattern. I think her pieces, especially her white ones, communicate the balance
of fragility and structure, form and line. I think this meaning is partially derived
from the materials (thin and paper-like) and the shape (gentle curving forms). Because
of items I’ve seen in the past, some of her vessels remind me of Asian paper
lanterns. I don’t imagine these smelling at all because they are white and immaculate.
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