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Kevin Joseph Discussion Post #2
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Mindi Tuchman Discusion Post 2
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Isabella Yakutilov’s Discussion Post #2
When seeing car-grass-screen-2 and car-body-screen-2 by Tishan Hsu, this artwork immediately caught my attention. I was not dazed because of the beauty of the artwork, instead I felt as though it interrupted the aesthetic of the High Line. After seeing so many flowers and plants, car-grass-screen-2 and car-body-screen-2 brought me back to modern life and the moment where flowers and green scenery are scarce, and it was all replaced by technology. The two figures hold elements of screens and technology that did not exist when Joel Sternfeld took the original photos of the High Line. The material and shape of the artwork seems unrealistic like a foam material whose shape…
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Lorenzo Guerra
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Malakai Henry Geraghty – Discussion Post 2
Part 1: This photo presents the overlook on the High Line. This overlook features wooden stairs that lead to benches laid within rows that point to four glass windows, surrounded by metal, overlooking 17th street. The metal of the structure helps create a New York City feel representing the metal used in Subway stations, buildings and bridges. The wood in this overlook gives it a feeling of simplicity. This feeling of simplicity keeps your eyes drawn to the glass and the view of the overlook and helps to not draw the attention of the onlookers eyes. The structure as a whole creates a theater-like atmosphere. The way the stairs descend…
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Renee Li – Discussion Post 2
This photo I took at the High Line showcases Ongrowth by Kapwani Kiwanga. I was attracted by its geometric structure, especially how the glass interacted with light. Based on the angle I viewed it from, the glass would change colors and these vibrant colors strongly contrasted the artwork with the greenery around it. Inside the glass case, there’s a fern enclosed, which seems to emphasize how industrialization has woven itself into nature and become part of the environment. It shows how humans have worked to co-exist with nature and advance our society. Ongrowth can also symbolize the connection between the city and the elevated freight rail line. The glass case…
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Chelsea’s Discussion post 2
Part 1: I chose this mural that says, “Thank You Darling”, which stood out from the rest of the high line arts due to its bright pastel colors. The large mural stands out in the middle of all the buildings and natural plants, overlooking the greenery and blending with the surrounding urban environment. The artists seemed to aim for a sense of nostalgia through the bolded letters and flowers, a nod to the 1960 retro style in the US. The smooth and rounded style gives off a sense of friendliness to the audience. This fluidity allows for the eye to naturally move across the entire work. Having this artwork displayed somewhat in…
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Discussion Post 2: The High Line
In this sculpture called Curtain Call by Karon Davis we can see a ballet dancer. The artist sculpted a young woman on her knees and holding a bucket of red flowers which seem to be roses. The flowers stand out the most in the sculpture since it has a high contrast with the rest of it since the ballet dancer is all white but the roses. Also, she has a crown at the top of her head. The spectator might have a quick realization that the sculpture is a ballet dancer due to the characteristic skirt that ballet dancers wear. There is no other figure around the sculpture. Looking more…
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Marguerite Mauceri Discussion Post 2
I chose the wooden steps on the High Line, known as the Urban Theater. These steps serve as an aesthetic element that embraces the park’s blend of natural and constructed features: made of warm-toned wood, which contrasts with the surrounding steel and concrete, and therefore creates an inviting space that softens (in my opinion) the very industrial feel of the park. The long, straight lines of the seating remind me of the linearity of the former railroad tracks, also reinforcing the park’s rhythm and structure through time. By providing seating and observation points, the steps also function as a sort of social hub where the visitors’ bodies become part of…
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Jayden Blumberg Discussion Post 2
An artwork on display that caught my attention was the billboard with “America,” written on it. All of the letters were crossed out except “me”. The background of the billboard is a plain grey. The letters are glowing yellow with a black border. Black x’s cross out the letters. In my opinion, this art piece goes against the aesthetic of the High Line. It is elementary compared to the abundance of nature and unique architecture of the High Line. The buildings around the billboard have windows that are almost like bubbles. There are also trees surrounding it. The billboard has similarities to an advertisement that would be seen driving on…
