FarmLab

When I first heard that there was actually a Farm in Los Angeles I shouted that it couldn't be real but low and behold it is. Farm Lab is an urban art museum made up of natural artwork created by plants. When it's founder Lauren Bon took over Farmlab she set out to save plants and life in Los Angeles.

In this picture of Another city is Possible there is no clear meaning on what it means, one can only take there own interpretation of what it means. I believe it means that another city is possible like we can create such a city that has more plant life more natural items. Los Angeles is so urban I doubt most of the civilians of Los Angeles even know of Farm Lab existence. The sign is basically saying to me that who says Los Angeles can't be like other cities that are known for their vivacious plant life. We all have the power to change it.

In this neon sign inside of Farmlab I got from this the same meaning as the first photo. We need to create more, so much we do in our daily lives is destroy plant life and other living things. We destroy trees we don't recycle. There's so many things we can do to limit our footprints on this planet while we inhabit it we take advantage of it. Not to say for every paper we use we need to plant a tree, but we need to realize the huge impact we have had on the earths existence up to this point.

Some pieces I really didn't get or really understand. I'm guess they wanted to appeal to people more. The planting in the car struck me as an odd thing to do. It just felt unnecessary, the car could of been used to make new things that the earth could use. Instead it is used as an art piece, I'm guessing its just a double edge sword when it comes to stuff like this though. I just think first off it should be about the environment and then a museum. All in all I thought Farmlab was really cool.

Artist #12

Yoko Ono
Painting to Hammer a nail 

For my twelfth artist research piece I am presenting Yoko Ono's Painting to Hammer a Nail. Yoko Ono I think more famously known for the driving force of what everyone believes ended The Beatles is also an artist. Simple in it's design the painting to hammer a nail is still a good piece. The piece is a hammer connected by chain to a woodblock that has nails throughout it. The piece showcases that why not hammer a hammer in. Funny to think because the nails are used to hold the hammer up in place on the woodblock. i'm just curious to why is it named "To Paint a hammer to a woodblock" as in where does the painting aspect occur?

Artist #11

Burning Man Group

For my eleventh artist piece I am reviewing The burning man group. The Burning man is more of a celebration in life than an performance art although it can also be shown as art. In burning man people gather at a predetermined place to showcase art work of a determined theme. Sometimes life, sometimes death. Whatever the theme every artist brings a piece of art with them to celebrate.

Artist #10

Donatella Versace
"Jungle" Dress

 

In this artist piece I am reviewing Donatella Versace's famous "Jungle Dress" that was famously worn by Jennifer Lopez at the Grammy awards. The dress is describe as a jungle green/sea green dress it is made of silk chiffon and has a very low V shaped neck line. The dress in my opinion is beautiful and I think the dress would not have had the legacy it has had without the woman who first premiered it to the masses, Jennifer Lopez. The dress gives the viewer especially a male one a lot to think/feel. It's a very sexual looking dress but is also a work of art in the sense of fashion.

Artist #9

Stelarc
Third Hand

In this piece or should I say scientific work the artist builds a three arm one made to the exact dimensions of his right and made to fit as an extension. It was able to pinch, grasp, and turn the wrist like a hand can. It was used throughout most of his performances but  due to the weight and gel used to handle the arm it made his real arm  irritated and to heavy for everyday use. so now its only used as a performance piece.

I think this piece is crazy and very good. To build that and see something like that. Its like looking into the future especially since this was done in the 1980's. unfortunately it was heavy and couldnt be used everyday but it sure was a giant stepping stone.

Artist #8

Marina Abramovic
Rhythm 0

Rhythm 0 is probably one of my favorite performance art pieces ever. In my eighth artist piece for Marina Abramovic I can say that I have grown new respect for women and her in general. I don't know if I could be as strong or as comfortable with my body as she is. For those who doesn't know Rhythm 0 Marina surrounded by artist in her time period who all used their bodies for performance art as violent pieces she wanted to do something different instead of doing her own art work she let the audience create the artwork for her. She laid on a table and allowed the audience to do whatever they wished to her. She had a table laid out with items such as tape, a knife, a gun, a feather, a bullet, a whip, etc. The audience was allowed to do whatever they wished to her. Some did nothing some did a lot, but by the end of the performance she was bleeding and was naked. As she began walking towards the audience they all ran. I'm not sure if they were ashamed or just afraid but they ran. By the end of the night Marina looked into the mirror and had a long gray hair. Obviously she was under a lot of stress during the performance. This piece shows how concentrated and how dedicated she is. It shows how far a person can go without limits and with time to actually do it. We as a society like to push ourselves to the limit with everything we do. Rhythm 0 is a prime example of this.

Artist #7

Kevin Bracken
Pillow Fight NYC 2011

This piece by Kevin Bracken is my seventh artist piece. This is his massive gigantic pillow fight that he produced in New York City at Union Square. Like most of his events they are meant to be fun crazy event where people can let loose and just enjoy there selves. The pillowcase in this instance is a crazy loved filled event that is exactly what it says it is. A giant pillow fight. People all brought a pillow and themselves and came ready for a fight, a pillow fight. Given the fact that the 10year anniversary of 9/11 is this year the pillow fight is a much needed break for the already tragedy stricken city.