Karthik Pandian

Hey Fellow Bloggers:)

-Karthik Pandian was the first post modern installation I have ever actually gone to see. Of course when I first walked in I thought WTF is this crap. I was not used to experiencing art in this way. I have always been a little skeptical of Post Modern Art. It seems like anything is art these days and there are no longer standards. However, after I wandered about the peace and that dude who was really nice explained the meaning beihind it and all of the work that went into it I had discovered a new appreciation for it and Post Modernism as an art form. As soon I knew what I was looking at and why it was set up the way it was I felt more conected. The large rectangular sand/water block all of a sudden became alive to me...I felt apart of it. Like I could sink into it and literally become the art itself. In the end this is what I liked most about the work...anyone could literally step inside of and become a part of the artists story and work. I can't step inside the Mona Lisa, I can only look at from like ten feet away and admire its beauty, but with most Post Modern work the viewer can be a part of what they see, this new way of experiencing art seems like a great way to express narrative or create conversation about what you are looking at. There is no right or wrong answer, I don't feel stupid if I dont get it because it's not always about facts and whats right in front of you...sometimes its about creating emotion or a feeling...like how it mad me unconfortable at first, it forced me to learn more...I couldn't just glance at it and walk away...I had to and wanted to know more. I know that I am less synical about Post Modern work after this site visit:)

-Willard