graphic design, writing, and some other nonesense
February 05, 2009
Payne Gallery Opening
The most interesting display in the gallery opening last week, for me at least, was the peanut butter and jelly sandwich eating video. It was like seeing a car accident on the shoulder of a highway or passing by a homeless person on a New York City street - somewhat horrifying, but you can't stop looking at it. I wish I had brought some kind of pen and paper with me so that I could write down the artist's name and look at some of his other work, but unfortunately, I didn't think that far ahead.
I can't imagine what kind of artistic or metaphorical meaning this piece could have been aiming for, but nevertheless, it was enthralling and eye catching. I kept catching myself staring at the screen while people were talking, watching each person devour and then regurgitate the PB&J. How gross, but what an awesome observation of human behavior.
Labels: art 346, butter, gallery, jelly, opening, payne, peanut