Reading #5 - three artists

Ocean Beach _ Douglas Ljungkvist

Based on what I see, Ljungkvist took photographs in beach towns during winter time, when the town is basically "dead" and abandoned. Even though, the subject matter may be something depressing, he interprets it into fantasy. His clever use of composition and color transforms the emptiness into a mystery, and makes me wonder around the unique space. I really enjoy his exploration and ways of seeing this Ocean Beach.  

Washed Up_Caitlin Teal Price

 Price's observation is voyeuristic and creepy in one way, but her use of color and pattern makes her images visually fascinating. Color and placement of their garments, blankets, and objects work together, and, as a viewer, observing "who is owning what" is interesting.

 Art Fare _ Andy Freeberg

I really enjoyed Freeberg's humorous way of seeing the behind the scene at museums and galleries. Such places are considered to be rather sophisticated, classy, and perfect, but in order to put together a successful exhibition, the process is so humanistic. People are on their phones, they touch the paintings, and they sit around the sculptures. The irony that happens at the specific space is very funny.

His other series, Guardians, are also humorous in a way that the guardians become part of the works that surround them. I really enjoy Freeberg's sense of humor and ability to capture irony in certain situations.