The contemporary Welsh sculptor, Richard Deacon, began his career in the 1970's, experimenting with everyday materials to create unique works of art. Early in his career, Deacon's training concentrated on performance-based work. After graduating from Saint Martin's School of Art, his sculptural activity turned towards object making, which further developed in his studies at the Royal College of Art. Leaving the Royal College of Art in London in 1977 when he went to study at the Chelsea School of Art. Deacon's first solo show was held in Brixton in 1978. In 1987 Deacon was the recipient of the prestigious Turner Prize, for his touring show: "For Those Who Have Eyes." This achievement marks him as one the most brilliant contemporary sculptors of the time. .
A part of the New British Sculpture Movement, a group of sculptors and installation artists who began to exhibit together in London in the early 1980s; Deacon's work is marked by his use synthesis of the natural and the industrial. He manipulates materials such as sheets of metals and laminated wood in addition to leather, cardboard, ceramics, rubber, cloth, chrome, marble and clay. His body of work comprises of small-scale works, larger pieces shown in sculpture gardens, and specific commissioned objects. The forms Deacon creates are abstract, yet chock full of metaphorical references created by the contradicting elements in his pieces. Works often have titles that are indicative and descriptive of deeper meaning. .
Held in the renowned art gallery, Tate Britain, Richard Deacon an exhibition of a retrospective of Deacon's work runs from 5 February to 27 April 2014. Spanning over almost forty years of work, Tate Britain is currently showcasing 32 of Deacon's finest constructions and series of drawings from 1978. This retrospective highlights Deacon's fluctuating explorations into abstract and organic forms. Taking up six galleries and the Manton Foyer in the Linbury Galleries, the works on display demonstrate, chronologically, Deacon's attentiveness throughout his career to push and challenge the materials he works with, producing thought provoking and meaningful works.
Deacons are first mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (6:2-5). A deacon is a man who is called to a ministry of service. ... A deacon usually serves the community in which he lives. ... The deacon's are members of the clergy. ... Well over 90 percent of deacons are married. ...
This critique of the Los Angles County Museum of Arts, American Art Exhibit, currently one of LACMA's permanent collections, delves into the spirituality which is the history of American Art. First, I will describe LACMA's setting and how it puts you in the mind frame to review the artistic pieces. ... We begin this journey through the Museum as we enter the American Art Exhibit Hall. ... After viewing this exhibit it became much more clear to me the important role that Art plays within culture. ... After attending the American Art Exhibit and feeling the p...
While we were on the 2nd floor, I stumbled across a room filled with black and white photos, only to later find out that it was a special exhibit by Richard Avedon (at the time I had no idea who he was, but I later found out by someone, that he was a famous photographer). Immediately, I fell in love with this exhibit, because I am a huge fan of black and white photography, so at that point I decided to do my project on this exhibit. ... Although I do not know much about art or photography, I think that this exhibit was incredible. I went through every room in the exhibit and was amazed by e...
While we were on the 2nd floor, I stumbled across a room filled with black and white photos, only to later find out that it was a special exhibit by Richard Avedon (at the time I had no idea who he was, but I later found out by someone, that he was a famous photographer). Immediately, I fell in love with this exhibit, because I am a huge fan of black and white photography, so at that point I decided to do my project on this exhibit. ... Although I do not know much about art or photography, I think that this exhibit was incredible. I went through every room in the exhibit and was amazed by e...
Isherwood asks the reader, "Why isn't The Grapes of Wrath entirely satisfying as a work of art?... Even though his point of view was easy to recognize, Isherwood lacked supporting details in his critical analysis. ... Therefore, Isherwood's critical review is not now and should not have been convincing to the reader when first published in 1939. ... He really couldn't and therefore his review exhibits points of bias. ... Isherwood tried to list different qualities that make a book worthwhile; he in turn should have taken hints on how to write a better critical review. ...
I have read art magazines and reviews that have described certain art collections as "catholic in its uniqueness." ... In his essay "Catholicism: A Synthesis," Richard McBrien says that it is this notion that distinguishes Catholicism from other religions, Christian and non. ... "Christian realism" is critical thinking in the context of the Catholic Church. ... Critical realism is used in every aspect of the Church. ... Richard McBrien makes some good points in his essay, "Catholicism: A Synthesis." ...
Richard Serra Assignment Richard Serra is a sculptor whose work is highly criticized because of its simplistic nature. ... Richard then continued testing his abilities and painted art pieces. ... As one could guess, this was extremely criticized and not looked upon as "art." ... Richard Serra began cutting and bending the steel to make art pieces people could walk through and really get the feel of. ... It was his work in steel that finally awarded him positive credit by art critics. ...
Richard Hamilton Richard Hamilton was born in 1922. ... Richard Hamilton was one of an independent group who wanted his art to be "of the moment", rather than above it. With inspiration from artist Eduardo Paolozzi, Richard Hamilton did various collaborations with other artists that shared his beliefs in art as well as created much of his own using popular culture. ... This type of art was popular with British pop musicians as well, and when asked to do some work, Richard Hamilton jumped at the chance to create art for the Beatles on their white album in 1967. ... In closing, I feel...
Richard Hamilton Richard Hamilton was born in 1922. ... Richard Hamilton was one of an independent group who wanted his art to be "of the moment", rather than above it. With inspiration from artist Eduardo Paolozzi, Richard Hamilton did various collaborations with other artists that shared his beliefs in art as well as created much of his own using popular culture. ... This type of art was popular with British pop musicians as well, and when asked to do some work, Richard Hamilton jumped at the chance to create art for the Beatles on their white album in 1967. ... In closing, I feel...
