Many of artists in the Venice Biennale explore the relationship between what is real and what is illusory. The idea that intrigues me as well. It encourages viewers to examine what is clear versus those aspects of life which are uncertain.
Although this larger than life-size figure is not part of the Biennale - she represents many artist who experiment with changes in scale and the simulation of reality. For example, German artist, Thomas Demand recreated a life-sized grotto out of cardboard and then photographed the installation setting up a intellectual dichotomy for viewers who are experiencing the real image of a simulation.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Real Versus Simulation
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Ellen,
Well I imagine that the time for play is over and your time for study has begun.
We just got back from our trip to South Dakota....wonderful mountains filled with caves, buffalo, deer, prairie dogs and so much more. We had fun seeing Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. We also visited the SPAM Museum, Corn Palace, Wall Drug ...doubt there are any of these in in Europe. I also had time for a quilt class in the Mountains...an opportunity for estrogen refill and over 7,000 bolts of fabric to bond with. Life is good.
Thinking of you and hope the time is good. Love ya, Susan Penny
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