The Close To Home exhibit in the gallery of the Gatewood Studio Arts Building seems to be centered around the idea of connections. The structure is built purely of strips of wood that are connected to each other with bars that have each end embedded in a piece of wood. This concept fits since the goal of the project was to make a connection and a tribute in memory of Edward Loewenstein.
When walking into the space, the dim lighting and towering structures draw you in and lead you around the area. It feels like a fortress above you that would make for an easy hiding place. The natural colors reinforced the already natural colors that were pre-existing in the gallery. The wood and metal is reminiscent of architecture because of their link to strength and sustainability. The wooden planks on the top of the structure made an interesting view in relationship to the recessed concrete cubes in the ceiling.
The structures reflect Modernism with their “stripped away,” facades. The material is used as the decoration instead of having it applied. With all of the images in the space, you get a feeling for the spaces that Loewenstein designed in his day. Many of the spaces correspond directly to the inspirations and process work done by the students. The most interesting and eye-catching images in the installation were the digital images of the living spaces done by the Art students.
Some of the images were extremely realistic-looking and they had you staring at them to find each detail within the image. Personally, I found that as I encountered the space, I would tend to start from the right and make my way to the left. I would rarely spend time in the back-right area within the exhibit. Perhaps if entering from the left side, I would be more prone to venture to the right side. All of the connections, moving pictures, digital images, photography, text, and catchy comments on the boards came together to create a visual treat that was able to be experienced from every angle.
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