Month: October 2013

Immediate Response After finding the “Balloon Swan (Magenta)” I was struck by its unique form. The bright pink color drew me in, and I was struck by the reflective nature of the piece. Objective Description Jeff Koons, “Balloon Swan (Magenta)” consists of high chromium stainless steel molded in the shape of a balloon animal. There… Continue reading Jeff Koons (Izzy Villalba)

Immediate Response After scouring books for interesting and appealing contemporary sculptures, I came across this piece by Jean Shin, a female Korean artist who is known for making sculptures out of recycled materials.  What struck me at first was the size of the sculpture and the blackness of the piece.  At first, I didn’t even… Continue reading Sound Wave (2007)

Immediate Response After scouring books for interesting and appealing contemporary sculptures, I came across this piece by Jean Shin, a female Korean artist who is known for making sculptures out of recycled materials. What struck me at first was the size of the sculpture and the blackness of the piece. At first, I didn’t even… Continue reading Sound Wave (2007)

For my sculptor I chose Michelangelo, one of the most famous of all time. I selected Michelangelo because of his historical significance and the fact that he is one of the most recognizable names from the Renaissance period. I admire Michelangelo because he was the architect and sculptor for some of the most timeless and… Continue reading Michelangelo