We often tend to take things for granted. Even the very environment that surrounds us is not something unusual. Our eyes swiftly move around, seeking to sense something sensational or outstanding; yet, by doing so, it is easy to miss the great detail that exists around us. For instance, I looked around my room, searching for something new. To my disappointment, there was nothing that captured my eye, or even moved my heart. At that moment, I decided to stop seeing, and to "look" at a particular thing. A silver lightbulb, which was illuminating with bright, shining light, was standing solidly on a desk. It did not move, yet this very stillness captured my attention; it was shining by itself, spreading light all around the room. Then, I looked at the window behind. The white, linear quality of the window was fresh and fascinating. There was great simplicity with the strictly linear lines of the window. I realized, that when I see something, I miss the hidden meaningful, interesting feature of the detail. When I look, there is a panorama of depth and excitement,
The Artists Formerly Known As Eye & Idea
Columbia University Visual Arts 2014
Visual Arts, Columbia University, New York
This course examines ways of looking and ways of seeing, both personally & professionally as artists and in a larger cultural context. Through field trips to contemporary art and other cultural sites, conversations with visiting critical thinkers and practicioners, readings, discussions, and visual & written responses, we will examine how we look, think, act, create and respond--critically questioning our own artistic practices and ways of looking at the world.
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