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| Saw by Claes Oldenburg |
Postmodernism is one of my favorite schools of thought in art, philosophy, and literature. Postmodernism is concerned with questioning master narratives, allowing the viewer some say so in determining meaning, and breaking down distinctions between 'high' and 'low' art. Definitely a bit subversive by nature, but in a 'breaking down barriers,' more inclusive kind of way. :-) Artists of this school of thought had a way of enchanting the mundane.
Please enjoy some lovely images and quotes from postmodern sculptor, Claes Oldenburg.
I am for an art that takes its form from the lines of life itself, that twists and extends and accumulates and spits and drips, and is heavy and coarse and blunt and sweet and stupid as life itself.
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| Dropped Cone by Claes Oldenburg |
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| Spoon Bridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg |
I am for an art that is political-erotical-mystical, that does something other than sit on its ass at a museum.
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| Free by Claes Oldenburg |
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| Swimming by Claes Oldenburg |
Below is my own video project made while experimenting with enchanting the mundane. It's called
Consumed. Please enjoy.
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