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October 01, 2006
Hot Rod
Rodchenko's "structural organization of forms and elements in space" proves that sometimes simple -- or perhaps the word is 'natural' -- can be elegant. I like the idea of an artist "listening to the voice of nature" to dictate the forms and structure that arise in his or her work. I started my floor to ceiling project today and considered what forms would be true to the motion I'm presenting (dribbling a basketball through my legs) but also in relation to this article, how my construction can imploy elements that are "co-dependent and subordinated among each other." I guess I should be pleased with what I've come up with so far (especially considering this is my first time ever sculpting with such materials as wire and tubing) but it's a far, far cry from the grace of Rodchenko's works. Especially considering that many of his works are collapsable and would transport much easier on the NY subway system. On a side note, what also spiked my interest in this piece of writing was the mentioning of Berlin's art scene in the 1920's. I've been reading a lot about Berlin's history lately as I will be visiting Berlin for the first time next weekend. I understand Berlin had a very progressive art scene during this time and it was nice to read how Rodchenko showed several pieces there. Of course when the Nazis came to power this art scene was dampened, and once the bombs fell, ruined.
Posted by Charles Miller at October 1, 2006 04:59 PM