blog post #8

 Although I wasn't able to make it on the trip one exhibit that stood out to me was sterling ruby. The reason I like this exhibit is because it looks super creative. One of my favorite pieces is ACTS/SOME RISE SOME REST. The reason I like this one is because of the way both blocks contrast each other and have different forms, such as organic and sharp shapes. The uses of warm colors help create a feeling that it is hot and the warm colors complement the organic shape of the sunrise. If you look at the sculpture the way the blocks are set up to me shows the transition from daylight to evening. Another sculpture that stood out to me was Hanging Fingers. The reason I find this sculpture interesting is because of the size and the message it portrays to me. In my eyes the sculpture shows that we U.S citizens are forced to do what society wants us to do. I say this because you can see that the sculpture is shaped like a person and its holding on to the rod that is above it and it is covered with American flags all around them. This sculpture can relate to a lot of people because some people come from different countries and bring their American dreams with them and as times get hard they hold on to them until they can accomplish them. But most of the time they lose themselves and just give up. In my eyes this sculpture is the most moving because it helps create an aesthetic emotion and can draw a picture that a lot of people can relate to or understand. Even though I wasn't able to show up I’m grateful that I still got to see the different galleries and experience such beautiful different types of sculptures and installations.