Iván Carmona, Campo Abierto, 2022, Mineral silicate paint on ceramic, 78 x 26 x 14 in., courtesy of the artist and Winston Wachter Gallery
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Art and Memory
The ability to evaluate, interpret, and integrate outside perspectives impact human memory in a distinct way. These elements of reflection allow us the unique capacity to form an autobiographical, or life, narrative. This autobiographical memory is most commonly captured in written form with memoirs, autobiographies, and documentaries, as the story element of these narratives lends itself to these forms. Art, however, is also a medium that can explore the complex relationship and memories between the self and the world. Iván Carmona’s work is a perfect example of sculpture as an autobiography. The names of his pieces are all in Spanish, a homage to his roots in Puerto Rico. His piece Campo Abierto is an abstraction of his memory of the sky and sea meeting from a view near his familial home, showing the ways emotional memory guides us in our recollection of the world around us. Learn more about the relationship between art and memory with the link below, and visit the Schneider Museum of Art to see Carmona’s work in the exhibition Intuitive Nature: Geometric Roots & Organic Foundations.
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/tate/archives-memory/art-and-memory/a/what-role-does-memory-play-in-art
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Jason Stopa, A Serene Labyrinth, 2022, oil on canvas, 72 x 60 in., Courtesy of the artist and Diane Rosenstein Gallery.
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Religious Architecture
Sacred and religious buildings are some of the most well-preserved man-made structures. They act as a time capsule for religious and cultural ideologies of the past, and serve as a place of worship and community today. While the upkeep from devout followers has helped with the longevity of these sites, the architectural integrity of these buildings also plays a large role in their resilience through time. From the large domes of cathedrals to the tiered towers with multiple eaves found on Buddhist stupas, many places of worship are built with incredible attention to detail and creative architecture. Artist Jason Stopa takes these forms of architecture and creates abstractions of them, giving a new perspective to our idea of structure and shape. His work can be found in both the Main Gallery and Heiter Gallery of the Schneider Museum of Art’s show, Intuitive Nature: Geometric Roots & Organic Foundations. Learn more about the different facets of religious architecture with the link below, and see Stopa’s work in person to explore these structures in a new light.
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Sacral_architecture
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Andrew Kleindolph, Modern Digestion, 2022, UV coated SLS and ABS 3D printing, microcontroller, custom designed addressable LEDs, rechargeable battery, 5.3 x 5.3 x 1.6 in., courtesy of the artist.
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Functional Art
While fine art serves a mainly aesthetic and visual purpose, functional, or utilitarian art is meant to be experienced beyond the paper. Their aesthetic value and functionality can work together in a tangible way to create mindful moments in everyday life. Sculptures, ceramics, and even books are considered traditional mediums of utilitarian art. Artists like Andrew Kleindolph are working to bring a more modern and experimental edge to the scene. Using CNC technology and LED lights, Kleindolph creates light fixtures that can be appreciated as intricate technology, abstract sculpture, and wonderful lamps. With both a bright, color changing light and creative form, Kleindolph’s pieces are a perfect blend of aesthetic and utilitarian. See his works in the Heiter Gallery of the Schneider Museum of Art, and read more about the pleasure of functional art with the link below.
https://artfilemagazine.com/functional-art/
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