Attended a briefing this afternoon on an Art module that i was supposed to do next semester.
We were given a choice to do
AAA431- STUDIO SPECIALISATION or
AAA432- CURATORIAL PRACTICES & EXHIBITION.
Both are equally insteresting, rather relevant to our role as an Art educators ...well I have already know what my pick is.
Anyway, I chanced upon a solo art show put up by a contemporary artist Lloyd Ming.
Well i need many sponsors to put up a solo show like his BUT i wont mind curating a show like this..hehehe.
The show titled 'I AM NOT CHINESE', which just ended its run on 3 May 2009, in New York, and it is by appointment only shows its exclusivity.
One of the highlight of the show was 'The Crucifix'.
The Crucifix is made from thousands of dollars worth of cut up Louis Vuitton handbags and is meant to be a commentary on the idea of salvation through materialism. "It is inspired by the new wealth in China," says Ming. "But it can also refer to America or any consumer-driven society."
Ming sold a version of the Crucifix to a Bristish Collector.
When asked how much did the collector buy the sculpture for?
"It wasn't cheap," says Ming. "But it should have been more. The buyer got a good deal; however with this economy all buyers of contemporary art are getting good deals right now. I guess I should feel fortunate that I sold anything at all because many artists are not selling."
Although Ming is selling he believes that artists make better work when they don't focus on sales and he thinks the slow economy will inspire good ideas in all artists.
WOW...what an inspiration..anybody wants to donate their luxury goods for my next show soon..next semester..really..
Labels: NIE 2009
