TATE.

LOUISE BOURGEOIS (1911-2010)
BORN FRANCE, WORKED USA
PIECES: 
Ode a Ma Mere 1995
My inner life 2008
The stretch 2006
What is the shape of this problem? 1999
MATERIALS:
Etching on paper
Letterpress on paper

I found myself drawn to Bourgeois work, The abstract pieces provided me with an ability to take my own meaning from each and understand them all differently. I loved the simplicity that came with the lack of colour and I feel pieces such as 'my inner life' fascinating in their approach to such a large topic.

Theatrically I think her work would allow me to create a piece that explores the human mind and its complexity. I also would love to take the twisted way she draws and use this to affect my physicality and nature.





SCULPTURE 
ARTISTS: 
Terence Koh - untitled (a new world order lies in a golden age)
Rachel Harrison - XLT Footbed
Subodh Gupta - Everyday 2009
MATERIALS:
Glass, wood, bronze, gold leaf, resin.
Wood, polystyrene, cardboard, cement, acrylic paint.
Stainless steal, marble base.

These three sculptures were all in the same room in the gallery, They all captured my attention and made me question their meaning. The sculpture Was the one that left me the most confused, i was mainly drawn to it because of its structure and I thought this would be an interesting shape to take into a devising process. I also thought it seemed similar to a 'cabinet of curiosities' and i therefore thought it may work in our piece.

With the next piece I liked the idea of having the cord Incorporated within the sculpture and it made me question why is art restricted? this idea of being behind a barrier is something i think we would take forward in devising a section and not being allowed to let what you're trying to express out.

The last sculpture stood out to me as it wasn't something I could understand when looking at it. The actual themes it is exploring was really cleaverly presented I think and the material created a cold surrounding to the topic.