Step 1: The Exhibition
Charles E. Burchfield: By Design
On view from September 12- December 29
In 1912, Charles E. Burchfield left Salem, Ohio ti attend the Cleveland School of Art. Burchfield's keen talent for design was quickly recognized by professors and peers. By Design explores these sensibilites which powerfully informed Burchfield's work throughout his career.
Snap Out Of It:Photographs by Missy Kennedy Cleary
September 12- February 2
Missy has been a commercial photographer for more than 30 years. In Snap Out Of It, the artist turned to her friends as subjects with the goal of creating extraordinary images of extraordinary women who are over 40.
Art In Craft Media 2013
October 12- January 19
Celebrates the 25th anniversary of the region wide biennial. The exhibition includes 75 works by 55 artists working in craft media; wood, fiber, glass,metal, and clay.
Step 2: The Gallery
The lighting ranges throughout the museum. When you first walk in the enterence is incredibly bright, open and welcoming. When you walk into the gallery, the light changes throughout the pieces. Some sections have more light then other parts. Some piece of art have spot lights. Illusion/Dillusion has lighting from the bottom. The walls also changed throughout the gallery. In the Margret Wendt section there were charcoal walls. Most of the walls were white, which gave me a brighter, cleaner feeling. The materials that the gallery were made out of seemed like normal drywall plastered and painted. THere was a stone curved wall closer to the Elmwood enterance to Buffalo State. The stairs to go to the second level were like a marble, stone. The walls throughout the exhibit to create spaces were very thick hald walls. I felt like the gallery flowed very smoothly. I could tell a lot of time went into the placement and executiuon of the exhibit.
Step 3: The Artwork
I did not notice a particular pattern to the way pieces were place. The smaller sections inside the gallery were split up. Missy Kennedy Cleary was all photography and it was together down a hall way. Some pieces repeated themselves to make up a art piece. On the second floor, the black and white art, the princess looking ceramic dolls were like a mold that just kept getting filled. Some pieces spoke to me more and meant more to me based on where they were located. The pieces were made out of different materials. Some of the art pieces are out in the open, not really protected from the public. There are other pieces that are in a glass box so you can see all sides of the piece but cannot touch it. The last type of frames I saw were in the wall covered by a sheet of glass and a wooden frame along outside. There are plaques to identify the artist, date, materials, name and sometimes brief information. The pieces are easy to move around but are not to far where you are walking more than you are seeing art.
Title of work: Under Dog
Media: Porcelain, wood, fabric
Date: 2012
A pig going over a hurdle. The big is a cream white color with a blue number over its back. The pig is on a tract that is green down the middle and blue on the outside. Some principles and elements that are line, color, emphasis and movement. It reminds me of high school when I ran hurdles. That is why I picked it as a piece. I also love pigs it is one of my favorite animals. I keep thinking of the saying "When Pigs Fly." I feel like it is saying that anyone can move and be in a healthier state.
Title of work: Eclipse Bench
Media: white oak, ebony, and milk paint
Date: 2013
A smooth wooden bench. It is a beautiful piece that has a smooth texture. It flows from one point of the bench. The line on this piece is smooth with a slight curve. It reminds me of my home. I tried to pick pieces that really spoke to me. Although this is a piece of art, I want this for my house to sit in a garden. It is peaceful to look at.
Artist: Sunhwa Kim
Title: Time Capsule of Life
Media: wood, nature laquer, gold powder, mother-of- pearl
Date: 2013
I see a stool. It has three legs and a whole in the middle of the seat. I can tell it is made out of wood. The gold floral piece is emphasis. The swirled cut out in the seat creates movement. There is line and I feel like the legs are also leading lines. The stool has color and contrast. The texture of the stool is smooth. The stool reminds me of a Hawaiian Island. It is peaceful looking and beautiful. Although the stool seat is not whole, it is still of value.
I enjoyed this art gallery visit. I have never been to Burchfield Penny Art Gallery before and am so glad that I had the opportunity to go. I was absolutely beautiful. Although it was interesting to see it from a different perspective, I felt like I looked more at the architecture and the not art.
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