Research Point 5 and Links 32 & 33 – Short notes

Link 32, Katerina Grosse, these were large scale paintings which are part of the architecture of the building. The use of spray guns helped to increase her reach. The painting envelopes the buildings interior which in turn envelopes the viewer or occupant of the building as they move through it.

Link 33, The multiplication of being, or a reflective abyss? Mirrors

An essay into the role, mystery and intrigue that can be created by mirrors and reflective surfaces.

“Daguerreotype” process the first publicly available photographic process widely used during the 1840 -50s.

Examples of artists mirrors and mirrored surfaces.

Robert Smithson

Six mirrors, chalk, Oxted Quarry, England

Robert Morris, minimalist

Untitled 1965, reconstructed 1971 Robert Morris

Dan Graham, installations and structures

Pavillions

Anish Kapoor, specialising in installation art and conceptual art. The piece below I have visited in Tate modern on more than one occasion. The surface of the work is highly polished. Its presence changes as you wander around and into it.

Ishi’s Light 2003 Anish Kapoor

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