Kathy / MIS Field Trips and Video responses

Virginia Center of Architecture

Kirsten Kindler's talk was delightful. I especially enjoyed the way the audience could walk around as a group while she discussed particular pieces. I was impressed with the fact that she has the confidence to let the materials dictate her subject matter. I am also amazed that she does all that intricate cutting not once, but twice.

Linden Row

It was great timing that allowed us to see two shows at this venue during our short class time. Since a historical B&B is a unique environment in which to see contemporary art, I am glad we got to see two installations. I was especially taken with the railroad themed poetry, the artists' intentions for it and the tragic backstory involving Yardsale. I am really looking forward to displaying some of it in my home.

Anderson Gallery

Hope Ginsburg's presentation was a fun time. The beach theme, her quick wit, the cold beer and the beach bucket comraderie. My felt "earth ball" has been quite the discussion piece in my household. Everyone who sees it, has commented on it, questioned it and (of course) tossed it around. My compliments to Hope for creating such stimulating discussion on aesthetics in my sports obsessed household

VMFA

21 Century Gallery

Modern Masters: Sean Sculley and John Walker

What a small world, Kristen Kindler, the artist at the VCA mentions she studied under one of the artists in this show, Sean Sculley. I found their palettes, textures, and scale of work really complimented each other.

Tristin Lowe: Mocha Dick

Again another correlation to another field trip…I am sure that Hope Ginsburg will really enjoy this one. I certainly did and was glad I saw it after her felting workshop. It gave me a much deeper appreciation of the enormous whale and the construction of it. I do not see my guys throwing this one around but perhaps climbing it if they thought they could get away with it...

"Creativity and the Brain"

I enjoyed watching this twice now. Close and Serra have a life long respect and banter that I think really enhanced the discussion. I was impressed with the way both men emphasized their art making as problem solving, that their heightened visual perception may be due to an underdeveloped area of the brain, and the need to constantly be questioning. Finally I must say Close's comment on inspiration was, to me, very funny and true. "Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work."