Cayla's blog #1

  This was made by Reginal Pilawuk Wilson. It's called " Wupun, " which translates to Sun Mat. It was made in 2014. This is made out of Pandanus, palm trees, and all-natural dyes. In many cultures, the sun holds significant meaning to people. I need help finding something specifically that is important to the Ngan'gikurrunggurr people. However, the symmetry in this piece leads me to believe that this person has been weaving for a very long time. This design/ pattern is specific to the tribe it comes from and the artist who made it. I found the deep and rich colors to be fascinating, especially because they died with natural things they could find in their lands. The color transition in the weaving is flawless. It flows together very well.       I would personally like to own one of these. However, there is a fine line between cultural appreciation and cultural appreciation. I found this design so interesting because, in my culture, we, too, have sun designs that...

  Swamp Patrol 1966 by Roger Blum Roger Blum was a part of the Vietnam Combat Art Program; this program was created to document the war in Vietnam from the eyes of the soldiers. This program allowed the artist to travel through Vietnam without any travel restrictions and with an unlimited creative license. The Painting shows a group of soldiers on patrol in a swampy area, with one soldier in the foreground looking out into the distance. This painting is known best for its dramatic lighting. I personally think that the lighting adds to the intensity of the painting. It adds a feeling of anxiety from not knowing what's up ahead or what's to come. The colors and shading in this piece also allow the mind to feel the muggy air and squishy swamp as they trek forward.  These pieces are all from the mid-modern era of soldiers who participated in this program. This painting shows true anxiety. I would own this painting. I think there is beauty in the balance of things a raw feeli...

         This is Dead Germans in a Trench. It was made by William Orpen in 1918. The location where it was painted is still being determined, but the painting was from England, so there is a possibility this might be made there. This was made during WWI. The painting shows two dead German soldiers, one lying on its back and the other on its stomach.       The Germans have their faces painted to look like they are decomposing or starting the process, suggesting they have been there for a while. This era was heavily impacted by the war; it was one of the starting blocks for the other harmful things of its time. WWI had a bigger impact because it led to the Great Depression.       The painting was first displayed in London in May 1918 after the initial decision of the military Censor Arthur Lee. The painting has a nice contrast of colors. Along with the background line work, the painting does a good job of shading and highli...