Life's not all what it seems

There isn't much I want to say about this photograph. His eyes are open which I found a little odd as he did go in to kiss her but I may have caught him at the wrong time. They weren't too happy about me taking a photo I don't think because she gave me a funny look when they turned around to continue their artistic journey.

I suppose what I like its that both love and hate feature in the photograph; love being the love between the couple and hate being the two birds pinned against the wall with arrows. Thinking about it, the way that I've interpreted this piece of art is that its the opposite of life. What grabs your attention when you see this is the fact that the birds are dead due to the fact that they've been struck by arrows. Once you get over the initial shock, you then notice the drawing of the buildings in the background. We always notice buildings around us but we don't see the destruction that we're doing; we may think we're doing the best and have the best intentions at heart but we need to look at the wider scheme of things.

Mirror, mirror on the wall..

Standing on the other side of the corridor at the Tate and watching people pass this mirror amused me. This is purely because a lot of people seemed to stop, look at themselves and adjust their image. I said to Adam, I bet the next woman who passes the mirror will fix herself; which of course did happen, she fussed with her hair and make-up and then carried on. I think having just a mirror on the wall is actually a clever idea, as I said in one of my earlier posts, 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. Beauty is all around us, even within ourselves; we just need to find it.

Little photographer

In one of the rooms at the Tate Museum this little girl was going around with, what I presume was her parent's, digital camera. She was taking photos of all the pieces of art, crouching down to get a better photos; possibly because she didn't know how to use the zoom. I'm not too sure whether this piece of 'artwork' can really be called art but it was being exhibited so it must be. The simplicity of this photo is what catches my eye; also the fact that this little girl was so keen on getting as many photos as possible. I love seeing younger people take an interest, especially in something that I share the same interest in. Saying young people makes me feel old. 

Art knows no age

I have already posted a photo of this piece of art but it was this little girl. Prior to taking this photo I had tried taking a photo of a mother talking to her daughter about it but it didn't come out too well. However, this one was perfect. You can see the thoughtful and puzzled look on this little girl's face. I'm not entirely sure what she was doing at the museum as it is not a place where children would normally go as they tire their parents very quickly if they're bored. I stood in the corner of the room and watched people trying to capture their reactions as they came across this particular piece of artwork but I think this is the best one I was able to capture.

Stairs

When you walk into this room at the Tate Museum there is a slight pink tint to the room and you look up and this is what you see. It's mesh fabric make into stairs going up to the floor above; the detail on this is incredible. A fuse box, a pipe, the banister, the switch, it was all there. This is as if you've got x-ray vision that's red as you are able to see through the ceiling/floor and there's all the detail of the banisters up at the top. Simple yet complicated at the same time.

Thoughts

Model: Adam Pritchard

I took this on March 4, 2012 at the Tate Museum. He wasn't pleased with me but I don't mind. I'm not sure what it is about this photo that makes me like it. There is just something about it. It might be the fact that it appears that he is looking at a blank wall yet he is lost in his own thoughts. I'm sure the editing could be a lot better but I like it.

What is art?

When I saw this, I wasn't too sure what to think. Did the artist see a pile of clothes just sitting on the floor of their room and thought, 'Hey, that pile of clothes look pretty awesome, I'll make a large mound of clothes and put it next to a statue. Maybe one day it'll be on show at the Tate Museum in London!' However, upon inspection, I saw that the pile of clothes were not just a pile but a pile of clothes that were put together with precision. Towards the bottom of the pile I saw a denim jacket and it had actually been cut to what look like a strip of fabric. This piece of art was no mistake. I suppose anyone could of done this, but it was the artist who actually did. 

Today, art is what you make it. Asking 'what is art?' is like asking someone to 'define normal'. It can be interpreted in many ways.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.