The Wayne Hilton Hermosos Huesos exhibit was my favorite part of the El Paso Museum of Art. At first, seeing skeletons made me a bit skeptical of the exhibit, since I am not a fan of skeleton works of art. However, this exhibit and the story behind it really drew me in. Wayne Hilton grew up in Las Cruces and attended New Mexico State University where he received his bachelors in costume design. Based off of the five 12-foot tall skeletons, it is clear that his degree was put to exceptionally good use. The skeletons are quite elaborately dressed, as they are adorned with many different types of fabrics, in a variety of colors. The skeletons all have many, many different type of jewels, beads, chains, lace, and other ornaments that give …show more content…
It gives background and insight to the artist’s inspiration for his works. Calavera catrina figures were made popular by Jose Guadalupe Posada, a Mexican artist during the late 19th century. From his exhibit, it is quite obvious of the fondness that Hilton holds for calavera catrina figures. This paper also includes insight on the mustached skeletons. In 1901, a private residence was raided after authorities learned of a social event taking place. 42 men were found dressed in extravagant women’s clothing, with full faces of make-up and layers of jewelry. One of these men was a son-in-law of Porfirio Diaz, the leader of Mexico at the time. He was allowed to leave without any type of punishment; however the other 41 men forced into the Mexican army. This event became known as El Baile de Los Cuarenta y Uno (The Dance of the …show more content…
Every single piece seemed to have newspaper incorporated in it. In La Novia de Fantasia (The Fantasy Bride), newspaper was used as part of the decoration outlining the antique birdcage and also used to create flowers that decorated the outside of the stand. In Cartas Amorosas (Love Letters), Ganadora (The Winner), and Punto de Vista (Point of View), all three podiums had newspaper crumbled up into balls with colored yarn wrapped around them. I think this was done because back during those times, a newspaper was the primary way people got information. So when events like El Baile de Los Cuarenta y Uno (The Dance of the Forty-One) occurred, newspapers would report the “scandal” and who was involved. For me, the newspapers were a way for some of the men living a secret life to be exposed and discriminated against.
Overall, I enjoyed this exhibit. I think this particular display required for the viewer to read the provided additional information to fully understand the content. Also, I enjoyed the fact that there was a phone number provided where we could hear the artist speak to us about his specific pieces. These two sources combined really helped for me to comprehend and make my own theories over why the artist created his exhibit the way he did. Without this information, it would be somewhat difficult to try to make connections with the artist and the
Catlett and her husband were deeply involved in activism and politics. In her article titled----, Herzog writes that “ The Taller de Grafica Popular, was known to progressive artists here as well. Like the paintings of the Mexican muralist, the work of the Taller had its ideological roots in the expressions of indiginism and national cultural identity known as Mexicanidad , or ‘Mexicanness’. ” Because one of their goals was to produce a national identity, their art was made for everyone, including poor people. At the taller, they did linoleum print because the linoleum print was an inexpensive medium and thus was perfect for public art. In addition, most of Catlett`s work focused on portraying women of
The mixed reaction I have towards the painting is because, first off, I still wouldn’t know what is really behind it or what it’s trying to tell us without looking at it from a distance. When I looked at it from a computer desktop I could see a shoe, a mountai...
As indicated above, the exhibit is theme-based, centered around a historical period of time. Because of this, there is a large proportion of text, revealing background history, in relation to the actual artifacts. In my second, more thorough run-through, I certainly found myself reading more than looking at "things". In fact, it seems as though the exhibit only tells the true chronological history to those patient enough to read all of the text. A less thorough visit to the exhibit will undoubtedly result in a skewed view of the past. I will address this issue later in the Critical Assessment section.
Albeit not hands on, the exhibit is very interactive. There are some videos included, with one being the beginning synopsis of what is to come.
Visiting the gallery made me think that art comes in many different shape, color, and views. Everyone is an artist in their own special way. There may have been several pieces that I did not like in the gallery, but the artist and other people have liked it and that is why it is a piece of art. I remembered in class we talked about how pictures can usually tell more than someone’s words. I believe that everyone that has looked at the pieces that I looked at today most likely all had different views on what the artist was trying to convey. There is a reason why artists do not always include words in their art because it is up to the viewers to think about the meaning behind the works.
The second exhibit entitled Painting with Fire: Works by Betsy Eby. I didn’t spend much time looking at these pieces. Although uniquely done, with heated colored beeswax, and inspired by music, all the artworks looked almost the same. I understand she was inspired by music, however, it looks as if she was listening to the same song on every piece. I wasn’t very impressed with this exhibit.
Many might have been working on Good Friday, but many others were enjoying The Frist Museum of Visual Arts. A museum visitor visited this exhibit on April 14, 2017 early in the morning. The time that was spent at the art museum was approximately two hours and a half. The first impression that one received was that this place was a place of peace and also a place to expand the viewer’s imagination to understand what artists were expressing to the viewers. The viewer was very interested in all the art that was seen ,but there is so much one can absorb. The lighting in the museum was very low and some of the lighting was by direction LED lights. The artwork was spaciously
The narcocorrido is a subgenre of a corrido. The corrido first started in the late nineteenth century, but reach its peak in the Mexican Revolution 1910 when political leaders like Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata were in action in Mexico (Stavans). Throughout the years corridos have covered other major events that have involved important figures like labor activist Cesar Chavez, tejana singer Selena and the revolutionary Subcomandante Marcos. Figures like these are praised in corridos in a way so that the audience can spill out their emotion and always remember them. The corrido consists of four m...
Diego Rivera was deemed the finest Mexican painter of the twentieth century; he had a huge influence in art worldwide. Rivera wanted to form his own painting fashion. Although he encountered the works of great masters like Gauguin, Renoir, and Matisse, he was still in search of a new form of painting to call his own (Tibol, 1983). His desire was to be capable of reaching a wide audience and express the difficulties of his generation at the same time, and that is exactly what h...
Mexico was home to rich landowners that ruled like medieval Dukes on large domains, keeping their workforces impoverished, deep in debt, and with barely enough basic necessities for survival. The sheer destruction wrought by ten years of war and chaos has proven to be a deep well of inspiration for Mexico's artists and writers that will be analyzed through the following investigation question. How was the Mexican Revolution the principle cause for the rise of different artistic movements in the first quarter of the 20th century? The inner search for national identity established conflicts prior to this event, therefore in order to execute a thorough analysis, research will emphasize on contextual information starting in the year of 1910 up until 1920. Ideals of the Mexican Revolution, forms of cultural expression dealing with the Mexican Revolution, and how the conflict gave birth to a variety of new artistic currents will be investigated through the use of credible websites, academic journals, and books that provide original research and firsthand experience.
Between history and showcasing, the Greek and Egyptian are utilized quite brilliantly in the Museum's organization. They set precedents not only culturally and historically that the museum goer can trace throughout the other galleries, but an implication that one can learn a lot about the culture just by observing the very nature of how it was showcased—whether it be the open flow between cultures to implicate a deep connection, or a system of separation to indicate category and purpose—there is so much more to be taken than the mere observation of singular artifacts and summaries.
Art movement’s characteristics vary from nation to nation, but painting can be used as a critique of the socio-political reality in a given nation. It is a creative way to communicate with a population about economic, education and social issues. Therefore, The History of Cuernavaca and Morelos: Crossing the Barranca (ravine) Detail (1929-30) Fresco by Diego Rivera is a good example of how an artist uses his creativity to connect with people in relation to Mexican history. Art is an inspired way to share the complexity and challenge of a community. It can be used a way to respond to them likewise. Therefore, the concept of accessibility takes ingenuity. With his deepen knowledge of European and ancient Mexican art, it was not a documentation
The painting entitled `Zapata con el caballo de Cortés` was painted in 1931, eleven years after the end of The Mexican Revolution, by the Mexican muralist – Diego Rivera. It represents the social economic and political revolution in Mexico led by peasants under the conduct of Emiliano Zapata against the authoritarian regime of the former president - Portfolio Diaz. In this analysis I will focus on the characters, the setting, the colours and the way they communicate in the painting.
My first experience at the museum was a good one. I had so much fun even after we were done with the Norton-Simon. Being a business major, I did not know that art could speak to me as it did. It has not influenced me so much as to change my major, but it did open my eyes to a whole new world. Now when I look at art, I do not just see a pretty picture, but what the artist is actually trying to say.
...ad. They change opinions and perspectives and cause people to think in ways they normally would not just because of the sheer power of the exhibits around them. They are a necessity in society because it betters and cultures the population, making the world greater as a whole. I am thankful that museums are taking the initiative to becoming more modernized, adding twenty first century touches to the exhibits as well as creating virtual tours. Even though they do not compare to being there in person, it is a step in the right direction. We need museums more than most know, anything they can do to ensure they do not become a thing of the past, they should. I am glad I got to experience this class this semester, it changed my warped views on museums and caused me to appreciate them more. I am thankful to have learned more about myself through these remarkable museums.