Silence/Shapes
Today's Guest Star is
Filippo Minelli and I'm pretty much in love with everything he creates, from ephemeral clouds of colorful smoke to macro-style, site-specific pieces to gallery installations. I like the simplicity of his work and how each piece is bold and subtle at the same time. I like his use of text in either singular words or short sentences. I like the unusual spaces and places he chooses to create these works in, some urban, some rural. I like that he uses a variety of methods and materials: spray paint, fire, smoke, stickers, light, neon, video...The impermanence and vulnerability to the elements and their environments is fascinating as well. I have always been interested in the moment-marking aspect of street art and graffiti, how the presence of the artist is captured right there and how that moment can last for a long time or be covered up or removed almost immediately. Filippo's pieces resonate in this way with me, and in many other ways...
Sound
Art is the new television go back to your life
Silence/Lines
NonPlace Branding-NoWhere Forever
Thanks for reading.
2 comments:
I enjoy reading your blog. I guess you know your web site has been down a few days. I just sent 50 dollars for a chance to be in your summer workshop at Penland. I am really looking forward to this.
Roxy Lentz.weebly.com
Thanks, Roxy! And, I hope I see you in my class next summer! (Also, my site is down…trying to migrate servers and emails, etc, etc…should be back up Monday!)
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