Danielle Peleg Gallery- Gerstein

 


In my visit to The Danielle Peleg Gallery I viewed a sculpture by Gerstein. It was a 1'x1'x.5" metal bicycle held up by a flat metal frame portrayed by the window named "metal". The abstraction of the bicyclist overwhelms the fact that it is a bicyclist. Even though it accents the speed at which a bike moves, the same effect could be just as or more successful in other topics. The random coloration surprisingly does not confuse the image. It creates a natural feeling as if the rider is near the ocean while the sun is setting. The multiple elements within this creation give it an overwhelming appeal.

Stumbling upon this image while in the gallery contrasted from seeing it in the window. It is more secluded seeing it through the window. This American artist probably considered the convenience of seeing her art while walking around the mall. It could assist in drawing in a crowd. The gallery wasn't large enough to display all of the work. The back room was stuffed with content. Utilizing every corner of the gallery may have been the only way to show the multitude of art.

This was my favorite gallery that I have been to during this project. Every art was worthy of its presentation. The main reason I chose this one was because of its transparency. Filters and distortion are effects I play with in photo shop and video editing software. The fact that this is a physical representation of digital effects gives it a whole new perspective and elegance. This object would not be as successful as a digital 3D interpretation.

A fast bicycle gives the feeling of childhood. I would ride my bike all the time. It was my favorite past time. Riding in the tall grass through natures paths. Biking should be done in nature to gain the full experience of a ride. The escape of a bike ride is translated into this sculpture. It has little to do with reality and much to do with imagination.

Seeing paintings next to sculptures make the sculptures stand out more. They have the upper hand by implying a 3rd dimension. Painting seems like an extinct art. Even though people do it it is irrelevant and overlooked. If you cannot feel it, taste it, or smell it, or hear it, there isn't much left. You can at least feel a sculpture. Digital interpretations do prefer paintings though. Reproducing sculptures digitally in 3D isn't prevalent. People usually settle with pictures. This does not adequately represent the sculpture.

Seeing this piece up close was an experience I will remember. Its ability to be recognized through the interpretive distortion is an amazing quality. What if this was a digital photograph of a person but pasted onto a metal sculpture? Would the effects be as successful? It is definitely an idea to play with. Digital is the way of the future. Cartoon colors have been around forever. To impress upon the times, implementing a digital aspect could make or break a concept.