Since i work next door and still haven't got around to seeing the latest exhibition i thought it was high time i stopped in at the Arnolfini Gallery so in my hugely tired and hungover state i bimbled on in this morning and was pleasantly surprised!
I read the details on the website about the lastest 2 artists showing and must admit i wasn't impressed and was going to give it a miss, but i thought it would be rude as i pass by twice a day and should give everything a fair trial (especially since it's free!)!
I was super impressed by Lauschmann's work in the downstairs gallery. I didn't really understand it, but to be fair i don't generally understand art despite studying it for 4 years, and i don't think that it really matters if you find something aesthetically pleasing! I spent far too much time during my degree worrying and asking the question 'what does it mean?' only to realise that i'm not too bothered as long as i can react and take something away from the experience of seeing the work. I think i was most intrigued trying to work out how the work was made.
Saskia Holmkvists work was even more of a mystery to me but it was interesting to see an interview with the artist. Although it was interesting in its own right, i find it hard to enjoy art when the artist feels the need to back up the work with an explanation about the piece as i think a piece of work should be able to be viewed and conclusions made by the viewer. I think i need to pay another visit when i'm less tired to watch all of her videos all the way through giving my full attention!
It is a nice show overall as both artists work are displayed in a lovely, unusual way, definately worth a visit.
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