Artifacts

Ranging from conceptual art to interactive design, I explore how the perception of a work is reflective of its context. Well-developed artifacts have an underlying commonality: a high level of intent and craftsmanship.

Color Studies at the SFMOMA in San Francisco
Series of color studies done by the color theory master himself—Josef Albers. This particular set is interesting since it tests analogous hues alongside each other.
Painting at the Tate Modern in London
Typography has an elevated status once freed from the confines of a page. Here, it becomes the focus of the gallery’s wayfinding and sets the exhibition’s tone.
Social activist poster at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Cophenhagen
Witty poster developed by Danish art group Superflex. This work is successful in raising critique since its intended use is to leave the gallery and reach the general public.
Installation along the staircase of the MOCA in Chicago
Installation at the MOCA representing the circular economy. In exchange for a bar of soap, I donated to the artist’s foundation to encourage continued manufacturing.
Sculptures at the Astrup Fearnley museum in Oslo
Bizarre installation by Lizzie Fitch. Words wouldn’t suffice in describing this work: it is wilding creative, disturbing, and non-sensical—all at the same time.
Installation at the Tate Modern in London
Art installation by Magdalena Abakanowicz. One’s perception of scale and space is altered when being surrounded by a room full of plush potato forms.
Mixed media painting at the MOCA in Chicago
Snippet of an analog painting incorporating digital imagery. Numerous questions arise as to the work’s classification: analog or digital, painting or graphic, textured or flat, etc.
Environmental sculpture in Tallinn
Painting by Michael Buthe that literally breaks out of the canvas. I’m wondering if this work would qualify as a painting without having any paint on it.
Light sculpture at the Cantor Museum in Palo Alto
Dynamic light sculpture by Spencer Finch that heavily contrasts with the traditions columns around it. It is literally and figuratively in the center of attention.
Landscape photo at the Fotografiska in Stockholm
Close-up of a Hans Strand’s photograph. Strand’s photographs compositional resemble abstract paintings more so than photographs—maybe that’s why I like them so much!

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