Monday, March 3, 2025

Post 2 - Influences in Art Practice - Zeyad Elshikh

 1. Who are the 5+ artists you chose?

  • Ai Weiwei

  • Kara Walker

  • Barry McGee

  • Sarah Sze

  • Nick Cave

2. What were 5+ themes the artists addressed about making work?

  • The relationship between art and activism (Ai Weiwei)

  • The power of storytelling through historical and racial narratives (Kara Walker)

  • The influence of street culture and public spaces on art (Barry McGee)

  • The exploration of materiality and spatial awareness (Sarah Sze)

  • The intersection of performance, fashion, and social commentary (Nick Cave)

3. What were 5+ challenges the artists faced in making their work?

  • Political censorship and risk (Ai Weiwei)

  • Addressing and confronting difficult racial histories (Kara Walker)

  • Balancing personal expression with public reception (Barry McGee)

  • The overwhelming complexity of installation work (Sarah Sze)

  • The labor-intensive process of creating large-scale, handcrafted pieces (Nick Cave)

4. What were 5+ inspirations you drew from the artists?

  • Ai Weiwei’s fearless use of art as a political tool

  • Kara Walker’s ability to evoke emotion and discussion through silhouettes

  • Barry McGee’s approach to unconventional and ephemeral art forms

  • Sarah Sze’s intricate, layered compositions that transform spaces

  • Nick Cave’s integration of movement, sound, and visual storytelling

5. What were 5+ things you would like to incorporate into your own work after watching these videos?

  • Infusing deeper social and political themes into my designs

  • Experimenting with unconventional materials and installation formats

  • Creating work that sparks dialogue and engages audiences in new ways

  • Incorporating movement or interactivity in my projects

  • Exploring the intersection of personal identity and broader cultural narratives

These videos provided valuable insights into how artists navigate challenges, push boundaries, and create meaningful work. They also encouraged me to think about how my own art practice can evolve to include new themes, materials, and storytelling techniques.

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