Crisp-Ellert Art Museum Artist Talks

 

Raheleh Filsoofi

01/30/2024

Future Friends

03/18/2024

On Longing

"The body is the primary mode of piercing scale." On Longing by Susan Stewart

This was my first trip to New York along with my brother, who is in the photo, and my Dad, who took the photo. Everything in New York just seemed so much bigger, including this fountain we found.

"The souvenir speaks to a context of origin through a language of longing." On Longing by Susan Stewart

I felt like my pose and expression can be described as "longing." I do really miss visiting this location and wish I could go back to it as often as I used to. 

"The souvenir reduces the public, the monumental, and the three-dimensional into the miniature, that which can be enveloped by the body." On Longing by Susan Stewart

These were keychains that I bought from my first convention. I remember walking into the convention and seeing people who had the same interests that I had and enjoyed the same things I did. These are always a nice reminder of not only the things I enjoy, but the events where I can meet people who I share interests with.

"The souvenir is used most often to evoke a voluntary memory of childhood." On Longing by Susan Stewart

This is me sitting on one of the tree logs in front of the ocean. This evokes the memories of the fun times I had camping when I was younger, specifically exploring this part of the beach. As well as climbing the trees and also swimming in the ocean.

"The place of origin must remain unavailable in order for desire to be generated." On Longing by Susan Stewart

This is a picture of me on the beach full of tree branches and this really shows how many trees there actually were. I no longer have access to this area and location due to it being in another state and I do not have any plans to go back any time soon.

Art 21 Response

 Maya Lin

https://art21.org/watch/extended-play/maya-lin-disappearing-bodies-of-water-short/

Environmental, Connecting

Decoding the Tree of Life

https://www.mayalinstudio.com/art/decoding-the-tree-of-life

Organic Line/Shape

This piece uses curvy and flowing lines that simulate certain shapes found in nature.

Storm King Wavefield

https://www.mayalinstudio.com/art/storm-king-wavefield

Repetition

The same wave shape is being repeated over and over again.

Elements and Principles

 

Rectilinear Line/Shape

Do Ho Suh

https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Elements%20and%20Principles%20Visual%20Examples 

Rectilinear Line/Shape

Personal Photo

Creativity I Admire

 

Satpreet Kahlon

https://sculpturemagazine.art/satpreet-kahlon/

New York Design Studio Polonsky & Friends

https://www.dezeen.com/2024/01/20/bar-miller-japanese-restaurant-alphabet-city-new-york-polonsky-friends/

Danym Kwon

https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/magazine/experiencing-the-moment-an-interview-with-danym-kwon/?utm_source=leadBarContent&utm_medium=direct

Element [AL]

https://thedieline.com/blog/2024/1/18/would-you-drink-wine-from-an-aluminum-bottle-elemental-courts-eco-conscious-drinkers

A Few Of My Favorite Things

1) Art Book - This was created by one of my favorite artists who really inspired me growing up and his work still inspires me to this day. 

2) One Of My First Sketchbooks - Looking back on these drawings today, I will be honest, they are not that good. But looking at these also helps to show me how much I have improved with my art over the years. 

3) iPad - All of the art I create now is mainly digital and I do it all on here. This is pretty much my own personal digital sketchbook that contains art I have created that mean a lot to me. 

4) Hunting Island South Carolina Souvenir - I used to go on camping trips at this location with my family, but after a hurricane one year, the park flooded and camping became limited, so we stopped going. This is one of my favorite souvenirs that always reminds me about the good memories I made at that place. 

5) Chapstick - My lips have not always been in the best shape so having this around really helps since it is something that has bothered me quite a bit in my life.

6) Penguin Squishy - My dad occasionally finds little things like these and gets them for me cause they are cute. or funny. I appreciate this and always keep them near me.