Since I was unable to attend the Belgo gallery due to a class conflict, I decided to write about a piece at CTRL Lab gallery on St. Laurent blvd. It was the "Home, Paralleled. " vernissage for Art Matters. I myself, was also partaking in it.
1. What is the work / exhibition you chose to write about? Who is the artist?
The poutine bed named "Comfort Food" by Jia Chen Cardy Lai.
2. Which gallery is it shown in?
CTRL Lab gallery, 3634 St. Laurent blvd.
3. Describe the work (what does it look like, what is the size, what is the subject matter, what does it convey either aesthetically or conceptually):
The work itself is a beveled bed frame, about the size of a double bed. It is white and emulates a large poutine styrofoam take-out bowl. Inside consists of large french fries carved from foam pieces, white pillows sewn as cheese curds ands a gravy blanket with holes in it to allow the fries to stick out. The visitor sits in the bed and puts on some headphones playing some very warm music inviting music similar to the sounds of a tuning orchestra.
4. What are the materials, what is the presentation format (ie. a video projected on a wall, a mixed media collage, pencil crayon and charcoal drawing that is framed and hung on the wall, etc):
The bed sat it in its own corner of the room as is, with the described material. On the wall above it, there was a projection of a girl in a one piece swimsuit doing leg stretches and swimming in a pool. The headphones and video are meant to submerse you in a different reality.
5. Why did you choose to write about this work?
I chose to write about it because the concept seemed so unique, and inviting. Everyone loved the poutine bed. Also, when I sat inside of it, I was surprised at how effective it was as transporting me to another environment.
6. How do you think digital media has influenced the creation of this work?
Digital media allowed for digitally recorded music to enhance the experience along with the visuals of the swimmer. This changes our audio and visual perceptions despite the fact that we are sitting in a white room.
7. Try to relate your writing to a topic discussed in our lectures.
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