Through the eyes of Guido Molinari, The grains of wood become a canvas, a vast expanse of repeating patterns, waiting for colours to bring them to life. Concrete and steel cityscapes, Refuse to remain lifeless and mundane, but instead, pulsate with rhythm, in which the eye can dance and play. The tangle of branches in … Continue reading Molinari Lines – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Compare and contrast Woman With Pails by Kazimir Malevich to Color Painting (Non-Objective Composition) by Olga Rozanova – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The early 20th century witnessed a radical shift in the art world, marked by the emergence of abstract art. Artists like Kazimir Malevich and Olga Rozanova played crucial roles in this transformative period, reimagining the possibilities of visual expression. Malevich's "Woman With Pails" and Rozanova's "Color Painting (Non-Objective Composition)" stand as iconic examples of their … Continue reading Compare and contrast Woman With Pails by Kazimir Malevich to Color Painting (Non-Objective Composition) by Olga Rozanova – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Michael’s Purview – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
In the dread of imagination, he roams our streets, A monster that we can all embrace and fear, Michael Myers, with his silent steps, Watching, waiting, getting nearer. But what drives his dark and twisted soul? Is it just the need to kill and scare? Or does he have a greater purpose, A destiny that … Continue reading Michael’s Purview – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Compare and contrast The Little Girl with the Balloon by Banksy to The Physical Impossibility of Death In The Mind of Someone Living by Damien Hirst – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Banksy's "The Little Girl with the Balloon" and Damien Hirst's "The Physical Impossibility of Death In The Mind of Someone Living" are remarkable examples of contemporary art, known for their visual impact and conceptual depth. While Banksy's work is a graffiti-based stencil piece, Hirst's installation comprises a preserved shark suspended in formaldehyde. By examining their … Continue reading Compare and contrast The Little Girl with the Balloon by Banksy to The Physical Impossibility of Death In The Mind of Someone Living by Damien Hirst – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The Ghosts of Daily Drudgery – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Deep beneath the ground, in the belly of the city, a cacophony of sound, a visual blur, a question. Am I the spectator, caught in the midst. People come and go, in their daily drudgery, going through the motions, with their heads down low, lost in their thoughts, lost in their phones, In them I … Continue reading The Ghosts of Daily Drudgery – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Compare and contrast Floor Tautology by Luciano Fabro to Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Artistic production during the late 1960s and early 1970s witnessed a surge in experimental and unconventional approaches. Two artworks that epitomize this trend are Mario Merz's "Igloo of Stone" and Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty." While both artists explore themes of nature, temporality, and site-specificity, their works diverge in terms of materiality, form, and context. This … Continue reading Compare and contrast Floor Tautology by Luciano Fabro to Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The Ubiquitous Lobby – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
In the lobbies of many buildings, Form is sacrificed for function, Uniformity reigns supreme, Homogeneity becomes the norm. They blend together, A sea of sameness, Their purpose obscured, Their identity lost. The polished floors and sterile walls, A testament to efficiency, Yet they lack character, And fail to inspire. The buildings they serve, Become faceless … Continue reading The Ubiquitous Lobby – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Compare and contrast Yellow Piece by Ellsworth Kelly to 1957 D-No.1 by Clyfford Still – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Ellsworth Kelly and Clyfford Still were influential artists during the mid-20th century, each contributing unique perspectives to the Abstract Expressionist movement. "Yellow Piece" and "1957 D-No.1" exemplify their individual artistic styles. This paper analyzes the formal elements, color usage, and underlying intentions of these paintings to shed light on their distinct approaches. "Yellow Piece" displays … Continue reading Compare and contrast Yellow Piece by Ellsworth Kelly to 1957 D-No.1 by Clyfford Still – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Last Straws – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Lost in the thick of it all, Can't see the forest for the trees. The dead and dying reeds and branches, A skeletal reminder of the heat. In the dog days of August, The undergrowth withers away. But amidst the decay, There's a hidden beauty on display. A robust nature surrounds, A testament to the … Continue reading Last Straws – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Compare and contrast Untitled 8 (2015) by Richard Caldicott to M-Maybe by Roy Lichtenstein – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Richard Caldicott's "Untitled 8 (2015)" and Roy Lichtenstein's "M-Maybe (1965)" are both significant artworks in their respective periods. These paintings exemplify the diverse ways in which artists have engaged with visual culture and challenged traditional artistic conventions. By comparing and contrasting these works, we gain a deeper understanding of the artists' approaches and the socio-cultural … Continue reading Compare and contrast Untitled 8 (2015) by Richard Caldicott to M-Maybe by Roy Lichtenstein – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The New Renaissance Mindset 