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by Rowan Johnson
SOU Class of 2025, Creative Writing
Alexander Calder, Arc of Petals, painted and unpainted sheet aluminum and iron wire, courtesy of The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, 1976

Kinetic Art

Kinetic art came into the scene during the early 1910’s. Gaining traction along with the optical illusion art movement in the 1950’s, kinetic artists sought to combine movement and perspective into their work in a way that was never seen before. Paintings and sculptures became three dimensional and dynamic not only by perception but in actuality. Moving parts, intricate metal work, and fine craftsmanship became staples within the movement, highlighting a balance of industrial pieces and delicate details. Learn more about the timeline of the kinetic art movement in the link below and come see Saché to Kathe by Alexander Calder, a prominent kinetic artist, in the Schneider Museum of Art today in the front gallery.

https://www.theartstory.org/movement/kinetic-art/artworks/
Jeffrey Gibson, Make Me Feel It, 2021 on view in the SMA Entry Gallery

Jeffrey Gibson

U.S. born artist Jeffrey Gibson mixes his Native American heritage with modern art techniques to create colorful and bold art. Best known for his multimedia paintings and sculptures, Gibson has been featured in multiple exhibitions nationally and abroad. His piece Make Me Feel It can be found in the Schneider Museum of Art in the front gallery. With beautiful beadwork and masterful, clean lines, Gibson’s piece pulls viewers in with captivating colors and leaves you feeling satisfied when you finally understand the message hidden in the cut out tape. Learn more about Jeffrey Gibson and his work throughout the years in the link below.

https://www.jeffreygibson.net/
(VIDEO) The First Movie Camera: Crash Course Film History #2, courtesy of CrashCourse

Motion Picture History 

Movie magic has come far in the past 100 years. From still pictures to the films we see on the big screen, the art of motion pictures has always been a reflection of the technological advancements made within society as well as the advancements we wish to make. As one of the last film documentaries shot using physical film, Mariam Ghani’s exhibition Partial Reconstructions at the Schneider Museum of Art features a series of screen grabs from a few slides documenting editing notes, cuts, and other alterations to be made before the final release. Learn more about the history of motion pictures in the video above.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSmcmueTbA

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