Art Galley Visit #1

Romare Bearden, "Return of the Prodigal Son", Mixed Media and Collage on Canvas, 4 ft x 5 ft, 1967

This piece of work really leave an impression on me. I think it looks so cool and unique. I think this artist went out of the box and really wanted to say something with this work. I really think it is cool how the artist used different mediums to make people. I think this would take a lot of hard work and patience and I can appreciate that.

Giacomo Balla, "Dramismo di un Cane al Guinzaglio (Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash)", Oil on Canvas, 2.5 ft x 3 ft, 1912.

This picture leaves an impression on me because I really enjoy the technique the artist used to show the dog in motion. I think this would be very difficult to do and really appreciate the effort that was put into it. I also like the black and white.
Marisol, "Baby Girl", Wood and Mixed Media, 6.5 ft x 2.5 ft, 1963

I want to learn more about this piece of work. I think the big baby is kind of scary looking and I wonder why there is also a little baby doll on its leg. The two seem really random and I am not sure what the artist is trying to portray.
Tom Wesselmann, "Still Life #20", Mixed Media, 3 ft x 4 ft, 1962

This piece of work makes me want to learn more about it. I want to know why there is food and beverages painted and a sink connection to it with a medicine cabinet. I do not get how they are related and would like to know why the artist connected the two.
Philip Elliot, "Shelocta, Pa", Oil on Canvas, 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft, 1943

I want to know more about this picture. I want to know what is under the bride. I want to know why one house is on the other side of the bridge and why this man is walking all alone. I also want to know how he is reading a newspaper and walking at the same time. There are so many questions that come to mind when I look at this.
Adam Swift, "Niagara Falls", Oil Rubout on Canvas, 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft, 1943

I feel a connection to this work because I am from Niagara Falls. The falls is one of my favorite things in this area and I really enjoy going to walk around at the falls. I think most people take it for granted but I really enjoy this great wonder we live so close to.
John Wesley "George Washington and Three Indians", Oil on Canvas, 5 ft x 5 ft, 1963

I feel a connection with this piece of art work because I am Native American. I also did a thesis paper on The Pickering Treaty which was a treaty between the Seneca Nation and George Washington so this picture represents this to me.
Emile Fu, "Fishhawk", Acrylic on Canvas, 2.5 ft x 3 ft, 2009

This picture left an impression on me because I really enjoy the colors used in it. I love the bright color of the bird and fish and that they are the same. I also enjoy the background colors as well.
Paul Gauguin, "The Yellow Christ", Oil on Canvas, 3 ft x 2.5 ft, 1889.

I feel a connection with this work because I believe in Jesus Christ and really enjoy learning his story. To me this picture depicts people following him and I consider myself a follower of Jesus Christ as well.