Having watched the videos selected by Bree and Vicky of Damien Hirst, it was interesting to see so much of his artwork and the different projects he is and has been involved with. I have come to understand that Hirst does not pertain to be a famous artist in the classical sense, but moreso a contemporary experimental artist.
I do not think Hirsts artwork will stand the test of time. I feel that it will soon be dated as it does not have that depth of skill required in Fine Art but instead a formulation of abstract ideology surrounding death (usually) that involves assembling a glass box with something deceased inside, which is shipped off for millions at a time. I do however, like the bookcases shelving skulls that have had paint spun on them by one of Hirst's machines.
I find it difficult to consider Hirst to be a serious artist as such, as although his work is often imagined by himself, it is created by other people. I do like some of his work, but then question how much was painted and crafted by his very own hands? Having watched his videos on You Tube he does not seem to explain his works very well and he does not clarify nor even suggest his intentions, other than his inherent obsession with death. His dispassionate approach to describing works that have made him a multi-millionaire evoke lack of confidence in him and whether he seeks artistic proclaim or purely fiscal gain.
I thought "Do It" was not an artistic piece but instead a piece of advice on how to commit suicide properly with an offensive weapon. He dips into how suicide is the only method humans can utilise to control death, but does not deal with it enough to substantiate a peice of artwork. A weak shock value set against a monotonous monologue.
"Shark at the Met" I found interesting, in particular the preservation of the tiger shark in formaldehyde costing £100,000. Although it has shock value, I'm not sure whether it belongs in a Science Museum rather than the New York Met replacing a sculpture by Barbara Hepworth.
Thanks for the video links Bree and Vicky by the way!
Interesting theories Adam. Though I'd be inclined to disagree on a couple of them especial with regarding to your comment on Fine Art but seeing as I'm up to eyeballs I'll leave that discussion for another day! LOL
ReplyDeleteRight on to the brief, have you any thoughts regarding any of the comments Vicky and I made regarding the piece?
Vicky has spent this morning looking over the clips we listed and at the moment I'm going through the tiresome job of extracting the files from YouTube and editing them at the specific times given to me by Vicky.
This evening we're going to be working on the script and I would be extremely grateful for some input from yourself. Even if you can spare just a little while, I'd be interested to get another persons perspective on the scripts content.
Also, good news I've managed to obtain a mic and lead for the voice over tomorrow. The only catch is it has to be back at the Llangefni site by 2pm. I understand from Vicky you live quite a way away, so if it's going to be a problem with the recording for you then we can always get someone else to do it. Let me know, I believe you've my mobile number.
Right, hopefully speak with you later.
Cheers,
Bree