3a) “Another Place” by Antony Gomley shows his attempt to catch a glimpse of the other world that we would live in. In other words, he is trying to materialize the after world. Antony Gomley had gone to India to study about the Buddha. The Buddhists believe in recarnation, after-life, etc. We can see that [...]
Writings:2008 EOY Section 1
1a)The photo depicts a migrant mother in black and white, as suggested by the title. She is probably in a tent. Two children are leaning against her shoulder, using her as a support. They are probably her children. They are either resting of sleeping, with their heads facing inside. The mother looks stressed and worried, [...]
Writings
Discuss the significance of Buddhism in ONE of his works, giving evidence from the work to support you answer. The “House of Hope”, which hovered in the centre of the gallery space was constructed from 1648 strands of hanging herbal beads, spilling onto a stair-like stack of 440 wooden stools. The suspended “house” had a [...]
Writings
Discuss the similarities and differences between the works of Joseph Beuys and Montien Boonma. You may cite examples for your answer. Both artists include themes such as harmony in their works. Joseph Beuys developed many ideas such as harmonizing the forces and nature and civilization, man and technology, while Montien Boonma has ideas about [...]
Writings: Primary Colours Exhibition
Question: Which interpretation(s) of the artist’s work (or from the curatorial text) do you agree/disagree with? You may use any of the sources to support your answer. Do give reference to the painting-use of compostition, colour, brushstrokes and principles of art (Emphasis, Focal Point, Unity, Rythm, Balance.) I agree with the artist’s interpretation that [...]
