MARUMIYAN : MONGREL

 

This is the artwork which I select to talk about in my final paper. Of course, it is illustrated by my chosen artist – MARUMIYAN.

Firstly, I would like to talk about the meaning behind. This artwork is titled as MONGREL which a negative word describes a mixture that is or appears to be incongruous. From facial appearance of the women, we can see that she disdains to do something but with sorrowful expression in her eyes. Perhaps this is what the artist wants to bring out – the ironic feelings of mongrels. Although they have heard many unpleasant words, they pretend that they are proud of themselves – just like the leopard on her head.

Actually, MARUMIYAN draws a series of this kind of artwork – a woman wearing a hat full of plants and animals. Another example is called AFFECTATION which is also a negative word. From my point of view, what he wants to express from this artwork or this series is the phenomena appeared in the Japanese society. No matter what MONGREL represents the mixture of different breed or social levels, people will use special judgment to see them.

 

 

Secondly, I would like to discuss the painting style or design of this artwork. I have mentioned before that MARUMIYAN always likes to add lots of flowers, birds, butterflies, wings and other natural elements. Moreover, his world is brightly coloured. Actually, his artwork has somehow related to surrealism since animals will not turn into a hat wearing on a woman’s head. I notice this point because I discover his idea is similar to a British artist called Josephine Wall who like to draw surrealsim paintings.  That I will further talk about in my final paper.

 

Reference:

http://marumiyan.com/portfolio/music/03.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrealism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Wall
http://big5.wallcoo.com/paint/The_Fantasy_World_of_Josephine_Wall/index.html
http://www.wallcoo.net/paint/the_fantasy_world_of_josephine_wall/mystical_fantasy_paintings_kb_Wall_Josephine-Nature_Boy.html
http://www.deshow.net/cartoon/surrealism-painting-568.html#pic

Little discovery

   This passage is just sharing my little discovery during exhibitions or daily life.

 

 

 First one is a sudden shoot during FOTANIAN. When I was walking left and right, stepping up and down; I saw this suddenly. The light passing through lots of obstructions came to my front. It was just like a rescuing sign for me who was very, extremely, particularly tired after going on foot and appreciating artworks for hours. It was the most impressive artwork for me at that time!

 

 

 

The second one is a funny model outside the exhibition hall of 365 CALENDER. It made my friend and I stop for a long period of time to look at it and take photos due to its humorous look. By chance, the background is completely matching with the theme of the model bringing out – the REAL ME. Although everyone live in the hustle and bustle of city life, the real self still alive in everyone’s heart. Like the model, he takes a office bag but he also brings his favorite on his neck.

 

 

 

The third one is a little gallery inside a bookstore. The artist likes to show his artwork piece by piece in a place which is full of people. Therefore, the majority can have a chance to stop a while and take a look. It is a valuable scene in Hong Kong such a bustle city, and that is what I did. As I mentioned before for many times, I like colourful and complicated patterns, that is totally what this artwork shows. Therefore, when I saw it, I really felt more excited and joyful. So magical!

12/02/2013 ANDY WARHOL 15 MINUTES ETERNAL

 

 

 

  This is the first art gallery that I go actively and pay it by myself. The feeling I had is totally different with teacher-guiding or free-of-charge one. I would rather involve in the gallery andpay attention since no one conducted me and I paid for it.

  The gallery divides into four periods which are 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. When I started walking from 1950s to 1980s, I could discover the changes and growth of Andy Warhol’s drawing style and techniques. In 1950s, he left for New York after graduated; his drawings are simple and monochrome; many spaces are left. But gradually from 1960s onwards, he was influenced by lifestyle of New York; his drawings are more mature and polychrome; full of ideas is included.

  Talking about Andy Warhol, everyone will think of the Campbell’s Soup Can series and Marilyn Monroe’s portrait. However, for me, the most remarkable artwork in the gallery is not these. 

 

I agree that 1960s is the most important period for Andy Warhol because all my favorite drawings were created at that time.

 

 

 

Silver Liz’s portrait made me stop to go forward since I was attracted by her beauty. No matter her facial features, hair or makeup, everything is best in the painting. Especially from her eyes, I always feel that she has lots of words to say, just like a temptation to make you step forward to gaze at her and talk with her.

 

 

 

 

Flower and Electric chair are the other two impressive pieces. Although Andy Warhol are excellent in using colours to make contract and matching, colours in these two paintings are more naturally-used. When I looked at them, I felt more comfortable when comparing with Marilyn Monroe’s portrait or other pieces. This difference caused may be because of the power of cool and warm colours.

 

 

 

  In the later part of Andy Warhol’s artistic creation (1970s-1980s), I thought that he was excessively engaged in his social network. The majority of his artworks are celebrities’ portrait and his self-portrait which are too much and lose his initial purpose of drawing them. Although he also has some collaborative paintings, the impression I felt is much fewer than those paintings drawn in 1960s.

  “POP ART IS FOR EVERONE”, that is what Any Warhol left to us. I hope this spirit can spread to everyone in Hong Kong. People who have not seen this gallery, please do not miss this chance. You may find lots of impression or inspiration after going to this gallery, just like me.