Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Isamu Noguchi museum visit

Two days ago on the 17th I visited the museum of modern sculptor Isamu Noguchi. I was told that the experience would “change my life” which at the time I took as an overstatement, for how could visiting a museum impact someone so deeply? Well I must say that two days later I continue to keep my mind busy with ideas about texture and form and also extreme curiosity for this man who lived, and died. I watched the 45 minute video of his life in the museum and also found interesting facts about his parents lives on the internet and couldn’t help but become very intrigued. This artist is finally someone that I can relate to. I have studied art history at the University undergraduate level, yet the trials he endured in his personal life and also in the art world where there is constant criticism has led me to a grand appreciation and respect for the man who was Isamu Noguchi.
Below are some photos of a few of the pieces that I saw at his museum I am going to try and somehow incorporate or emulate some of his artistic expression into some miniature sculptures I will make to commemorate my newfound appreciation of his works.



















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