Exhibition Review - contextual Studies Part 1: Tate Modern Report

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Energy and process- Level 4 -Room 3 - Arte Povera and Anti-form

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Fig. 1 Lynda Benglis’ Quartered Meteor

The exhibition within the title Energy and Process consists of several Italian and American artists who worked and produced their artworks during the late 1960's. They have chosen to use materials and forms derived from nature such as wood, felt and stone; the artists concentrated on the sense of movement from organic processes such as gravity, electricity and magnetism. These experiments combining nature and fine art lead them to create a range of three dimensional outcomes differing from the traditional art of the 60’s. (Tate Modern, 2013
http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks?ap=1&wp=1&wv=grid&sid=2338 )

Each artwork is remade for each exhibition it is moved to; therefore each piece slightly changes as it is moved to different locations. This was to create an affect where the artwork itself is reacting to the location and gallery room it is placed in. A strong example of this would be Lynda Benglis’ Quartered Meteor Fig.1 (1969, cast 1975.) "The work was originally made by pouring polyurethane foam into the corner of a gallery", (Tate Modern, plaque on wall 2013) allowing the structure to form in its own way. The waves of the slowly hardening foam creates a texture that is unpredictable in its presence however it was cast in lead in 1975 giving it a sense of weight and existence in the room. 

Fig. 2 Giuseppe Penone's 12 metre tall trees

Upon observing Giuseppe Penone's 12 metre tall trees carved out of planks of wood Fig.2 for the first time, I was tangled in thought into why he had produced the piece; however my reaction and opinion changed whilst exploring the textures and meaning behind it. His work dates from the late 1980's although his trees were made in 1969. Penone looks at the relationship between industry and nature, suggesting that a soft approach is still possible in an industrial world. This is something that interests me as it is very controversial and enlightens many on the surroundings we live in. I feel that the tree is something we try to save; although this wasn't as strong in the case of 1969 when it was created therefore it has different meanings to me than what it did at the time.

Bibliography: 

Museum - Tate modern, Energy and Process Level 4, 30/09/13

Website - http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks?ap=1&wp=1&wv=grid&sid=2338 information viewed on 30/09/13

Museum Plaque/ Book - Tate Modern, Energy and Process Level 4, 2013

Tate modern visit

I wanted to get as much information as possible so I decided to take notes on everything I felt was important and interesting. I also took a lot of photos. These are my notes from the Tate Modern in the Energy and Processes Room on Level 4. I chose this room because it was very interesting to me and I liked the structures and models made in the gallery. The room really stood out for me.

Martin Margiela

Margiela is a Belgium fashion designer. He is known for his low profile within the world and never has his picture taken. His brand was acquired by the diesel brand in 2002. However in industry insiders they suggested that he may leave due to creative differences. There is little information on Margiela because of his low profile desire, although his work is very interesting.

 

Violise Lunn

Dress made out of paper.

Lunn specialises in the design and making of one of a kind pieces of clothing for women. She has travelled to many places around the world bring back fabric in which she crafts her garments out of. The stories around the fabric is what inspires Lunn, she does not focus on trends. Violise Lunn also has a style where she makes unwearable items out of paper. She sculpts the figure using this material leaving a light fragile effect combined with a meaning she has crafted. These garments have turned into collectors items. Her work both represents the past and the future showing a real unique style.   

Sophia Kokoslaki

Kokosalaki is from Greece however she studied in London. She has started her own eponymous label which is based in London. Kokoslaki has received many awards and is often asked to be part of editorial from vogue, Harper's Bazar and W magazines. She was chosen to be one of the designers for the ceremonial outfits for the 2004 summer olympic games. Her trademark style often uses classic Grecian draping combined with hand crafted elements. She uses soft flowing dresses and works with knitwear and leather. 

modern style with draping on dresses.

Issey Miyake

dress feels inspired by chess piece.

He has a focus on the importance of imagination and the development of new technology where he produces clothes based on this. His works are designed to challenge the conventional idea clothes as well as sculpting the clothes around the figure. 

Issey Miyake is an internationally renowned designer who uses his innovative product creation with the idea of helping people's everyday lives. Miyake wanted to enhance the unique factor of his work and keep this throughout his lines valuing thinking that is unconventional taking into "consideration the spirit of creation, curiosity and love as a universal expression. 

I love how weird and unique his ideas are as well as creating thing that challenge the conventions because I also enjoy doing this. Many of his works appear to be unwearable although I feel this is what gives him an edge. 

appears to look like an animal.

(http://www.isseymiyake.com/en/corporate/information.html)

V&A Fashion

London fashion in the 1980's. The V and A is showing more than 85 outfits showcasing the bold looks from the most experimental young designers of the decade which includes Betty Jackson, Katherine Hamnett, Wendy Dagworthy and John Galliano. The Exhibition shows of british fashion from the capitals british club scenes which influenced many designers. It also shows how the catwalk and the club wear started to merge into one. Many venues were popular during this time.