I saw the Modern Art American Exhibition at the National Art Center, Tokyo.。From the era of direct imports from Europe、Gradually, American characteristics became stronger.、Eventually, it began to follow its own path, different from Europe.、The process of gaining confidence is laid out in an easy-to-understand manner.。
A female painter named Georgia O'Keeffe (who was also the wife of photographer Alfred Stieglitz)。A close-up of only a part of a flower such as an orchid on a large screen.、It is known for its expressions that can be mistaken for female genitalia for a moment.。The photographic method etc.、In addition to being a top-notch photographer、Ideas from Stieglitz, a hidden genius director of contemporary art、You can't talk about strategy without someone who can see through O'Keeffe's sensibilities.。
There are about three works by O'Keeffe on display.。None of them are very big、About 20 of them、I was particularly fascinated by the work depicting a single dry leaf.。One large whitish leaf in front。Behind it is another reddish brown leaf.。Furthermore, the leaves behind it、I'm just drawing three leaves in total.。Part of the front white leaf、There are dry cracks showing that it is a dead leaf.、I think this is the core of this picture.。The background is also white。The colors are mainly white and brown leaves.、And the simplicity of just the white background、For someone who is one of the standard-bearers of modern art, this is a rather plain painting.。
Maybe they actually had beautiful colored leaves.。Somehow I picked it up and held it in my hand.。Normally, I would throw it away after that.、Even if I try to draw it and take it back, I end up throwing it away without drawing it.。But、long there、A crack caught O'Keeffe's eye.。Something flashed、It became a picture。The leaves are also important、This is what I mean when I say that this crack is the core of the painting.。Of course, this is just my imagination, but、That's how paintings are often born.。
I am also fascinated by Edward Hopper's paintings.。a man is sitting。It's an ordinary scene、I must have seen many men and women sitting there before and after that.、The man in that place at that time gave Hopper a sudden inspiration.。Even if I dared to hire that man as a model.、Whether or not you feel like drawing (it doesn't matter whether you used a model or not during production)。
clyfford still。These generations are different、American painting is modern、Strong image of being at the cutting edge of the times、It is especially novel when Japanese people imitate it.、intensity、Emphasizes flashiness etc.、When you actually look at it, it's surprisingly plain.。I also gave that idea to myself.、Rather humble and simple、Even words that contradict the image of modern art come to mind.。I wonder if Japanese people have somehow misunderstood the essence of American painting.。The essence of painting is、Even in Leonardo's time、I feel like it hasn't changed even in modern times.。In Japan or America。That kind of important thing、It might be an exhibition that teaches us something.。 2011/10/16