3rd October- Reflections
3rd October
Reflections
Seminar/Lecture
(full reflections/documentation on blog)
Today saw the beginning of the context lectures and seminars. This took the concept of aesthetics and anti-aesthetics regarding conceptualisation of beauty. Historically this has changed and altered. My own reflections upon the idea of beauty are as follows. I feel the use of beauty within art can be used to attract many to a increasingly alien subject. Many feel isolated from the fine art world as it becomes more abstract and conceptualised. Therefore, if the understanding of beauty has become broader in the minds of artists, this should work in line with public taste (slightly) to attract to our work. The global issues my own work address such as the ever growing demand for products of capital consumerism are sometime inaccessible if presented in an abstract manner. If I was to follow the classical concepts of beauty and aesthetically pleasing work, many would be more likely to interact with the visual work. Then, when the initial interaction takes place, the information is more likely to be taken more freely.
Therefore, although aesthetics and beauty has become a social construct. This could work in my favour. Others are also using this in their favour such as profitable business models relying on pack mentality of visuality for people to buy into their brand.
Therefore, the work I plan to produce could possibly be classed as anti-art in a sense that it does not agree with art for arts sake. The notion of work being produced purely for visuality is a luxury I wouldn't be comfortable with as so many continue to suffer around the world.
Further to this, another aspect of the lecture that resonated with me is the parallels between totalitarian regimes idea of beauty and the consumer capital. Within oppressive dictatorships/systems, the visual idea is often presented as the only option. This can be seen in modern culture, Donald Trump's personal brand creates a individual goal that he endorses. This, along with fashion trends is something that everyone unconsciously gravitates toward to ensure they are still part of the 'pack'. This mentality, when played upon for political or financial gain causes devastating consequences, be that government oppression of a minority or out sourcing ever changing clothing brands to meet demand in the west.
Exhibition Visit - The Art Of revolution
(full reflections/documentation on blog)
Visiting this exhibition reminds me that others are on the same brainwave as myself within the fine art world. The work within the exhibition was around mainly the Russian revolution. Although, parallels can always be drawn between past and future revolution, I struggle to articulate a condensed concept of what people need to rise against today. The Nazi's or the Russian governments had specific policies and plans that revolt could shape against them. However, the ideology of today that has been so deeply conditioned into many generations is not something that is easy to pinpoint. The western demand for meat or the consumer capital are both good places to start in terms of detrimental effects. Although, when governments encourage economic growth, it is hard to convince others that that is what the point of downfall is. The environmental deterioration, all as a result of greed and carelessness. Possibly, the main point is protest against an individualistic culture of selfish sourcing and decisions.
All the above reflections and thoughts spiral in my head daily and hopefully, a more extended documentation and evaluation of my work this year will begin to answer my questions. How can my work change ideologies? What is the main 'issue' I want to focus on?
Reflections
Seminar/Lecture
(full reflections/documentation on blog)
Today saw the beginning of the context lectures and seminars. This took the concept of aesthetics and anti-aesthetics regarding conceptualisation of beauty. Historically this has changed and altered. My own reflections upon the idea of beauty are as follows. I feel the use of beauty within art can be used to attract many to a increasingly alien subject. Many feel isolated from the fine art world as it becomes more abstract and conceptualised. Therefore, if the understanding of beauty has become broader in the minds of artists, this should work in line with public taste (slightly) to attract to our work. The global issues my own work address such as the ever growing demand for products of capital consumerism are sometime inaccessible if presented in an abstract manner. If I was to follow the classical concepts of beauty and aesthetically pleasing work, many would be more likely to interact with the visual work. Then, when the initial interaction takes place, the information is more likely to be taken more freely.
Therefore, although aesthetics and beauty has become a social construct. This could work in my favour. Others are also using this in their favour such as profitable business models relying on pack mentality of visuality for people to buy into their brand.
Therefore, the work I plan to produce could possibly be classed as anti-art in a sense that it does not agree with art for arts sake. The notion of work being produced purely for visuality is a luxury I wouldn't be comfortable with as so many continue to suffer around the world.
Further to this, another aspect of the lecture that resonated with me is the parallels between totalitarian regimes idea of beauty and the consumer capital. Within oppressive dictatorships/systems, the visual idea is often presented as the only option. This can be seen in modern culture, Donald Trump's personal brand creates a individual goal that he endorses. This, along with fashion trends is something that everyone unconsciously gravitates toward to ensure they are still part of the 'pack'. This mentality, when played upon for political or financial gain causes devastating consequences, be that government oppression of a minority or out sourcing ever changing clothing brands to meet demand in the west.
Exhibition Visit - The Art Of revolution
(full reflections/documentation on blog)
Visiting this exhibition reminds me that others are on the same brainwave as myself within the fine art world. The work within the exhibition was around mainly the Russian revolution. Although, parallels can always be drawn between past and future revolution, I struggle to articulate a condensed concept of what people need to rise against today. The Nazi's or the Russian governments had specific policies and plans that revolt could shape against them. However, the ideology of today that has been so deeply conditioned into many generations is not something that is easy to pinpoint. The western demand for meat or the consumer capital are both good places to start in terms of detrimental effects. Although, when governments encourage economic growth, it is hard to convince others that that is what the point of downfall is. The environmental deterioration, all as a result of greed and carelessness. Possibly, the main point is protest against an individualistic culture of selfish sourcing and decisions.
All the above reflections and thoughts spiral in my head daily and hopefully, a more extended documentation and evaluation of my work this year will begin to answer my questions. How can my work change ideologies? What is the main 'issue' I want to focus on?
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