Still life, stained glass, sculpture, etc. I passed and studied several pieces of art today at he Getty. On a couple different occasions I had some 'ah ha! that's awesome' moments. While I was in a photography exhibit I took into account the beautiful and dramatic lighting on the photograph's subjects. I thought to myself, 'Wow they look stunning, it's funny how I can admire them so much based upon a job-well-done by the photographer'. For a moment it was funny to see these people so closely, so in-depth, and no one was around to tell me to 'stop creeping' or 'back up from that artwork you're going to stare a hole through it!'. It was the feeling of when you're photo-stalking someone on facebook whom you barely know. Harmless, but also slightly meaningless. And then I got to the Northern Europe room. There were several pieces of stained glass that I took a close view to and then I stopped. All day I had been introduced to new pieces of art, nothing like I hadn't seen before, but nonetheless, I hadn't really seen it before. And then I found myself just staring almost in awe. It was Jesus. The first recognizable subject of an art piece I had seen all day. An intricately designed sculpture made of clay that was formed into what I would have considered one of the best depictions of Jesus that I've seen (you know what I'm talking about....how in most instances Jesus is a white dude with a small nose and a major beard. Which of course, based on his birthplace, he would have looked much different). I was impressed and taken. It was neat, it was just like seeing an old friend :).
That day at the museum in addition to looking at captured and still pieces of art, I also took the liberty to check into the faces of those viewing the art. What were they thinking? I wonder why this painting makes them smile? What the heck was she whispering and chuckling to herself about as she walked away from 'womanhouse', the kitchen with rubber boobs glued to the walls?
Why when looking at the people in the museum do they all look so uniquely and artistically put together, but can all be easily identified as 'an art person'?
Ok, I am totally guilty of Facebook photo stalking you, however, after reading a few of your blog entries (2011? I suppose this may make me completely safe for writing this as you may never even look at this...ha!) I found myself yearning for more. I grew up in and around Hollywood and often miss simple things like a trip to the Getty....because I could and it was cool! I miss L.A 😭
ReplyDeleteAfter watching myself die a slow agonizing creative death over the last 10 years or so, I have begun the process of rebirth and pursuing that which makes me live....namely being art in all its beauty and forms.
I wonder if you are still pursuing your dreams in entertainment and the arts? And I would love to have cool conversations with you about them and my memories of the past and of future memories to be made.
My name is Shawn btw.
Fuck......you know what I really miss? Casa Vega 😂 in NoHo. Ever been there? Have not found a really good Mexican restaurant in Washington yet..... Weird I'm using someone's blog that I don't know to reminisce lol! Holy shit I'm freaking myself out.
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