October 27, 2006

Friday Art Reflection




I am thinking of making some kind of art reflection to be a regular Friday feature here. Above is another Mark Tansey piece called "Discarding The Frame". Share your thoughts.

Posted by Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 10:42:45 | Permanent Link | Comments (14) |
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1 - Jamie, I love the Friday art. Please keep it up as long as possible.

At first glance (okay- maybe second) I think it addresses the distortion of our lives when we attempt to fit into a certain pattern (frame.) When we artificially frame our lives, our true selves are masked by light, shadow, and perspective. Then again, letting the frame down can be a frighteneing experience. (Comment this)

Written by: cindy at 2006/10/27 - 11:40:31
2 - Cindy,

I like the art too. I think I will keep it going. What I like about this picture is, like the previous Tansey I showed, the creative use of shadows. As they throw out the frames, we throw outside ourselves in the process. What does this mean to you?

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/10/27 - 14:48:15
3 - first I'd ask- do you think that the frame they're throwing contains a mirror? The reflection on the ground below makes me wonder. (Comment this)

Written by: cindy at 2006/10/27 - 14:54:27
4 - also I asked you a question following your most recent comment on my blog. And I was serious. (Comment this)

Written by: cindy at 2006/10/27 - 14:55:44
5 - Cindy,

A very interesting idea. If I recall reading about this piece a year or so ago. I believe the light in the water is being reflected from outside the cave and that the frame is empty.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/10/27 - 14:57:10
6 - Cindy,

Heading there now.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/10/27 - 14:57:59
7 - How do you think the reflection is so bright on a lower surface, if the frame doesn't hold a reflective surface? I love these pieces, too. being a visual learner, art gives me something to grapple with when words fall short for me. Sounds kinda stupid from somebody who loves to write, doesn't it? (Comment this)

Written by: cindy at 2006/10/27 - 15:22:58
8 - Cindy,

If you look at the angle of the sun coming into the cave, the flow of water is refracting and reflecting the light. Combine that with Tansey's use of contrasting light and darkness and I think the light source is external.

As a writer myself, I NEED art at times to make sure my brain doesn't atrophy.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/10/27 - 15:29:28
9 - This piece reminds me of the revamping of faith and intellectual baggage that inevitably frees us. I wrote an article that could be a companion piece to this picture, Ripping the Roof of Faith

http://www.watershedonline.ca/roots/RippingTheRoof.html (Comment this)

Written by: Paul Patterson at 2006/10/27 - 16:06:55
10 - Paul,

Thanks for the link. A great and honest read.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/10/27 - 16:15:12
11 - Hey, this is the picture on the front of a new book by Quebec author Pierre LeBel. The book "Imago Dei" will come out next month en français. He's just started a blog at
http://www.cafetheo.ca/imagodei (Comment this)

Written by: Dave Brazz at 2006/10/28 - 10:06:10
12 - Dave,

I know. Pierre is a good friend and was the person who introduced me to Tansey's work. For any French speakers/readers, Pierre's book is a must.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/10/28 - 10:26:07
13 - I like these. They help me form questions.
Dana (Comment this)

Written by: Dana Ames at 2006/10/29 - 14:07:48
14 - Dana,

Me too. It is something I have let die, but need to revive. Art History (& Appreciation) was always may strongest subject in school, fueled by my love for art and history.

Peace,
Jamie (Comment this)

Written by: Jamie Arpin-Ricci at 2006/10/29 - 15:20:07
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