Sometimes We Miss the Big Picture

Part of the piece

On Wednesday, I got into the modern to $1. One dollar to see those beautiful works of art. What a deal. I like modern art, a lot. I believe that is because when I make art, it looks more modern than anything else. I'll definitely have modern art in my house, that is when I have one. Not all types of modern art though. Some aren't quite what you would want in a house. So Taylor and I made our way to the museum.

Fun fact: no backpacks or pens. Pencils are allowed though.

First stop- the permanent collection and works on loan. Book with Wings, a metal sculpture. Paintings. Photographs. All types of sculptures, on the wall, on the floor, in the air. Across the way, I see a painting I like with little creatures. Upon further inspection, they're gay. Hmmph, onto the next one. Some works from Jackson Pollock, one of my favorites. One room after the next. Always another room. Don't miss one. I missed a couple but made my way back to them.

Exhibition one: Robert Lazzarini's Focus. That will mess with your head. It was like trying to see, right after waking up, without glasses. The irony of the name, so hard to focus.

Exhibition two: Ed Ruscha's Road Tested. What a wonderful idea. Such a wide variety of art. Paintings, photos, books, drawings, a movie. A very large collection, taking up almost an entire floor.

More of the permanent- sculptures, and Sean Scully's "Catherine," well many Catherines. I hope Sean's wife's name was Catherine or else I would predict some problems in the home.

The reflection pond, how tranquil. What a wide range of emotions throughout the outing. Sad. Happy. Awe. Wonder. Confused. Neutral. A painting that made me think of The Little Mermaid. A sculpture that reminded me of a high school art project involving melted crayons. Unique medias- candy, gun powder, Pepto-bismol. Interesting.

I often found myself seeing a work of art, and then I'd quickly rush to the little placard. Who is the artist? What is it made of? Is there info about its back story? What's the name? Then I'd step back to try and take the whole thing. Then I'd see something else. Rush off  to something else. Wait, what was that last one again? Go back. Move on. Too much to see. Don't worry though, I'll be back.


I finally upload my pictures from the outing so I thought I'd add it to my post. Go a little multimedia on this thing. I keep wanting to add to it. Twisted bumpers- I made a metal man once. My mother didn't know what to do with it, so it's in the backyard. Maybe that artist didnt' know what to do with it, so he put it in a museum. I find modern art relatable.