Plumb Analysis

The Plumb Bob has stood at the atrium of SIUE, at the Goshen Lounge for more than 50 years. It was created by one of the most prestigious and well renowned artists named Yasuhide Kobashi.in the year 1967. It was placed in the Goshen Lounge as a graceful decoration of the lounge after its construction was completed. The sculpture sits on a space that was designed to specifically complement the beauty and size of the work of art. The nature and environment of the sculpture allows it to move along with the flow of air, further enhancing its gracefulness and stature. The subject matter of this article is 480 wooden dowels that range in size from diameter differences and length variances. These wooden dowels are strung onto each other through original …show more content…
First and foremost, the Plumb-Bob seems to have strongly achieved the theme of its artist and even surpassed it. This is because the amount of analysis, creativity and skill that was employed in crafting such a magnificent and graceful work of art is evident in the sculpture. The work is similar to the themes of its artist in the manner it gracefully stands in the middle of Goshen lounge, constantly challenging the possibilities of all its viewers. It is massive in size, yet at the same time its mobility is guaranteed by the movement of air. It lightness and size are challenging and interesting at the same time to the viewers. The prowess of the artist is evidently brought out in this sculpture. The message of the artist, to try and flaunt his prowess is effectively communicated through the artwork. The mood of the artwork, in terms of its grace and structure is also well brought out. Personally, I would not have anything about the artwork done differently. In Tara Morton’s The (Im ) Mobil Home, the theme of both a mobile and an immobile home is ineffectively brought out, as establishing the themes is a challenging right from the beginning. It is therefore not clear whether the themes that the work addresses have been relevantly represented. According to me, the themes have been achieved. The theme was focused on showing the …show more content…
It employs a n illusion of an armchair from the past and adjusts the scale to live an impression in the mind of the viewers. It is similar to the message of the art in that it gives a sense of home and connects the message of the theme to the work. The style and the subject matter also agree since the size, scale, and the subject matter collude to give a sense of warmth and homeliness. The form also helps to convey this warm and homely feel and message. The artist was very successful in getting the message across as the chair looks familiar for every viewer. I would only have adjusted the color scheme to make the work more modern for an even easier