Configuration, 1952
Jean (Hans) Arp
Oil on wood
I found this art piece to be especially beautiful. It grabbed my eye right away because of the colors. A deep blue and a deep yellow (reminded me of the University of Michigan). The position of the yellow raised wood piece looks to me like a flower. At first sight, one might not see a flower, but i did. The colors contrasted one another beautifully.
Configuration was put together with two pieces of wood. The back piece of wood was painted with a deep blue oil paint. The raised piece of wood, which i see as the actual configuration of the piece, was carved out and painted with a deep yellow before being placed and attached to the background.
This is a modern art piece. The modern wing is my favorite of all in the Art Institute of Chicago. It may possilby be because of my generation, but i found it to be much more interesting. Although i find it astonishing that they have discovered art pieces that are sooo old, i am much more inclined to modern art. The advances are so defined and unique in some ways. The bright colors and different techniques are so bold in the modern wing, it really makes it fun to look at.
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