Journal Entry 3: Ulrich Opening
The Fall 2024 Ulrich opening was incredibly fun and inspiring. The Dream Machine exhibit was surreal and playful. There were many thought provoking pieces on display but I was most intrigued by the [Re]Pose exhibit which featured the motif of reclining figures. Though all of them were amazing, one piece in particular stood out to me the most. Harry Sternberg's print titled "Principle #1: What Seek We?" made in 1930. The print features a reclining female figure, whose face has been replaced with a skull. In the background, there are clothed men shrouded in shadows, observing the nude woman. According to the statement next to the art work, the print deals with themes of objectification of women in art, in that the body of the woman is turned into a symbol that is necessary to understand the artist's message. In this particular piece, the woman is meant to convey both danger and beauty. The blurb explicitly states that "she is eithe...
Comments
Post a Comment