There are two things vital for a museum experience:
The Observer, and the Observed
an art object, and an observer of the art object. Here we have both, at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA.
The occasion was a breathtaking show of what I can only call tapestries, made from “reclaimed” rubbish by Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui. They are extraordinarily beautiful creations that have a political message as well, and you can have a sampling of them here. Well worth the time to see, even in photographs. In person, they were stunning!
All I can say is nice entry and how did I ever miss that original post? Thanks for bringing this artist to my attention.
I’d never heard of him before the show at the Clark last whenever, but he’s actually very well known. My bad.
Well chosen for the 2-subject challenge! Very nice..
Thanks, Rebekah!
(No colder weather here, it almost hit 90 degrees today.)
not that hot here [saw about Boston!!!], but warm enough. It’s too early for me..
Actually, me too. Too much of a good thing —
nice take on theme
http://amarnaik.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/weekly-photo-challenge-two-subjects/
Thanks, Amar!
Interesting theme with lots of variations — I like your “I do not share my food!”
Nice interpretation of this week’s theme.
Thanks for your visit and comment, Arindam.
This is a great observation, Judith – and from my point of view it resulted in a very good picture.
Thanks, Tobias. Of the many I took of El Anatsui’s enchanting show, this was the only one to show the “missing partner!”
Great subjects… an art object, and an observer of the art object. El Anatsui’s art is still beautiful.
Thanks for the visit and the comment, Theresa.
That is a great piece. Thanks for sharing information about it.
~Anne
Thanks so much, Anne.
I was really disappointed when the exhibit closed at the Clark. I was getting possessive about it!
Wow. Talk about turning “trash” into treasure. Incredibly impressive.
That man is a genius, and I’d never heard of him before (even though it turns out he’s well known).
Trash into treasure indeed!