LES Galleries Reaction

After visiting Chelsea and the Lower East Side Galleries, I quickly noticed the differences. To start off comparing both neighborhoods, they are completely different. The Lower East Side Galleries are located in a "lower income", "dirtier", and "urban-ish" place which effects your expectation on what you're going to see in the galleries. In comparison to Chelsea, the neighborhood is in a "higher income", and "cleaner" area. Like I said earlier, both environments will have an effect on your expectations. Both galleries show different works from what I remember. The artwork in Chelsea was more sophisticated in a sense, and the LES galleries had very colorful, exotic, and some controversial works. Personally I loved the LES galleries more than the Chelsea galleries because of the unique stuff that caters to my taste. I love dark, grunge, and colorful themes. Not saying that the artworks in Chelsea provided that, but I feel like the work in Chelsea caters to a certain audience. I'm going to show some works that really caught my attention from both galleries, and we'll see if you're able to notice which paintings are from what gallery. 

Gavin Kenyon
Toys, 2009
scrap wood

Gavin Kenyon
Flaccid Ax, 2009
cast iron and resin
24 x 8 x 4 inches

The "Pace" Gallery 

Zhang Xiaogang
"Young Woman" Painted Bronze 
2013

Zhang Xiaogang"Young Woman"

2013

"Public Art Reaction"

This amazing sculpture was in Fort Greene Park a few years ago. I had the luxury to see this sculpture I'm person since I visit this great park very often. This sculpture was created by Ms.Volg, and it's titled "Leaves of Fort Greene". The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation was showcasing this sculpture at the park. Easily the first thing i notced were rhe huge colorful Plexiglas Panels. This sculpure looked the best when the sun is out, the shapes weren't as clear during the night. I believe that Ms.Volg's intentions with this sculpture was to add a certain ambiance to that part of the park. The artist seems to be communicating a peaceful, relaxing vibe with this sculpture. The artworks really interacted well with its surroundings, till this day I clearly remember this sculpture. The sculpture stuck out but it didn't take away from the beauty of the park, it complimented the trees, the  short blades of grass. This sculpture was a benefit to the area, it brought more visitors to the park because they wanted to see the sculpture. Like I said earlier, the sculpture fit perfectly in the park. My perception of this sculpture wouldn't change if it was in a different location. No matter where put it, I believe it'll always set a certain mood. I would love to have this in my house, I don't think I would have possibly found a way to make it fit in my house, but I really enjoyed seeing it in Fort Greene Park. Unfortunately, this sculpture was in the park a few years ago, and was only in the park for a certain amount of time. This sculpture created great memories, not only for me, but everyone that had the chance to see it. I have no idea where this sculpture is now, but I highly recommend doing research and finding out where it's located. You'll love seeing this wonderful sculpture in person. 

"Ms.Volg"

"Leaves of Fort Greene"

Plexiglas Panels

2009