The Exhibition
1. What is the title of the exhibit? Charles E. Burchfield: By Design
2. What is the theme of the exhibition? Transition of Burchfield from a designer to artist
The Gallery
Questions about the physical space:
1. What type of lighting is used? Bright lighting on the ceiling that is throughout the museum
2. What colors are used on the walls? Bright White
3. What materials are used in the interior architecture of the space? Just walls
4. How is the movement of the viewer through the gallery space? It flows from one picture to the next
The Artwork
Questions about the artwork:
1. How are the artworks organized? By exhibit and artist
2. How are the artworks similar? Most of them have a camouflage feel to them because he actually designed some camo. for the army during World War I
3. How are the artworks different? They each use several different colors and patterns
4. How are the artworks framed? Most of the work is framed.
5. How are the artworks identified and labeled?
6. What is the proximity of the artwork to each other? They are all located in the same area so you can go from one picture to the next.
Milkweed, 1929
gouache with charcoal on paper,19 3/4 x 15 inches
This drawing reminds me of a Hawaiian shirt. The scattered milkweed and stems creates a crazy kind of pattern and with all the milkweeds intertwining, it creates a camouflage feel. There is blue space between the milkweed plants that make them stand out. The lines of the stems make your eyes wander throughout the drawing. He was dancing between designer and artist while making these pieces.
Nightfall, undated
gouache on paper, 20 x 15 inches
This was my favorite piece out of the exhibition. It has a dark eerie feeling to it. The black bunched up leaves in the foreground creates a dark feeling to the piece. The background is brighter which makes the the leaves look like shadows.
Field Corn with Morning Glories, 1927
watercolor on paper, 26 x 27 1/2 inches
I see a wilting cornfield in this painting. Again I can see him trying to incorporate the camouflage feel to this piece. There is continuous lines through out the the corn stalks and they are bunched together making the piece feel chaotic.
What did you think of visiting the Gallery and purposefully looking at the exhibition from a different perspective - the physical space, the architecture, theme, etc.?
I like visiting art galleries, this is the first time I have been to Burchfield Penney. The architecture of the inside of the inside of the building was quite plain and that is because they want the art work to stand out. The lights and surrounding areas really affect how a person can view the art work. Everything plays a role in how the art work is viewed.
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