Internet Research Project - Kerri Banach

Artists I do NOT like:

Maarten van Maanen

Emma van Drongelen

Adam Frezza

Caleb Taylor

Judite Dos Santos

Mary Louise Geering

Chancellor Page

Tony Geiger

Thomas Eller

Yaron Dotan

Artists I DO like:

NIEMAND Corinne Chaufour

Hannelore Van Dijck

Charlotte Schulz

Maggie Evans

David Porchy

Margaret Noel

IC-98 (Patrik Söderlund & Visa Suonpää)

Matt Ellwood

Michael St.Germain

Peter Krebs

STANDOUT ARTISTS:

Michael St.Germain

http://www.mikesartnook.blogspot.com

Artist Statements:

Ink Altered Photographs:

"The intrusive and unfamiliar forces lurking behind the predictability of everyday routine and perception are the subjects of my ink altered photographs."

Oddly, there is no photographic evidence suggesting that any damage has been caused by these beings. Trees and structures appear intact. People walk by casually and apparently unaware.  Perhaps these works document the artist’s unknown and unnameable projections onto the outside world. If so, at what costs, both real and imagined, will these beings survive? - http://www.drawingcenter.org/viewingprogram/portfolio.cfm

harvest, Ink on Snapshot, 2007, 5" x 7"

Dollar Bills:

"I have a conflicted relationship with money. I have never been successful making money as an artist or otherwise, and have often relied on the charitable contributions of others. This is a “write over” of my relationship with money. There’s plenty of sarcasm, social commentary, cheap wit, and autobiography.  I can die in peace knowing that my two cents are worth a buck."                                                             - http://www.drawingcenter.org/viewingprogram/portfolio.cfm

I trusted you God, pigmented marker on dollar bill, 2012, 2.56" x 6.13"

I was instantly drawn in when I saw Michael St. Germain's "I trusted you God" piece.  I love when artists take an everyday object and add some sort of spunk to it.  In this case, it happened to be a satirical statement, which I loved.  I also found his ink altered photographs to be mysteriously beautiful. His photographs themselves are stunning, and then he almost 'ruins' them by adding the ink.  This, however, is somehow very intriguing. I also read his artist statement and it made me like his mysterious, yet bold pieces of artwork.

Maggie Evans

http://www.maggieevansart.com

Artist Statement:

Psychological Interiors:

"A labyrinth of acutely personal emotions exists within each of us.  Shaped by personal experiences, their omnipresence subconsciously influences how we interpret our world.   The imagery of vacant interiors offers a safe setting where I can explore these quiet, submerged emotions without becoming too literal in my portrayals. Rather than offering definite explanations, these vacant rooms become the setting for an undefined exploration that is both personal and universal."                                                 -http://www.drawingcenter.org/viewingprogram/portfolio.cfm

Anticipation, pastel on paper, 2010, 30" x 36"

Solidarity in Numbers, pastel on paper, 2009, 30" x 60"

It's hard to explain what I felt when I first saw these images, but it was somewhere along the lines of lonely and real. I've always loved artists that make you feel instantly, whether the feelings are good or bad.  Her depictions of the loneliness that can occur in time is beautiful.  I also found her use of neutrals only to be very striking, and almost mimic that of a black and white photo slightly out of focus. Her artist stamens also drew me in, as to her, these rooms aren't lonely; rather a setting for her to explore.

Hannelore Van Dijck

http://www.hannelorevandijck.blogspot.com

Artist Statement:

"My drawings are composed of elements sourced from a variety of places close to my personal life. Dreams and reality are mixed. The images are often settings without characters or activity. It is the context that generates the tension. In the composition of a wall drawing, I start with what the original location offers me and try to comprehensively consider the affect of my installation on the essence of the space. Drawing, exhibition and context are one." -http://www.drawingcenter.org/viewingprogram/portfolio.cfm

House, charcoal wall drawing, November 2008, 94.9" x 141.73"

I didn't realize how consistent my eye is when it comes to anything related to architecture.  As you can see by now, I'm not big on color and I am fascinated by buildings of any kind.  With that said, this is what drew me to Van Dijck's work, especially the realistic aspect of it.  Upon further investigation of the artworks, they are done on a wall which is very creative as well as smart.  I say smart because, to me, it's the perfect use of a wall. I also love that the artist chose to keep it black and grey, and not add color. This almost makes the image look like you are directly looking at this building on a muggy day.  I wish I could see this in person, as I'm sure it's even more striking to look at in the room itself.