A Look At: Richard Wentworth

Richard Wentworth is a still life artist interested on photographing objects he stumbles across throughout his day. He has said that he doesn't like to go out with the intention to make a photograph, but rather allowing something to speak to him to have it photographed. Though he does like stumbling across his objects to go into his still lives, he is also a sculpture artist. He does make some of his sculptures for his still life photos as well. 
I like his thought process about allowing things to speak to him instead of trying to find things to photograph. 

Exhibition: OCMA Avant Garde Collection

I recently visited the avant garde collection on exhibition at OCMA. They had a wonderful collection of pop art, assemblage, video and light and space art works. The most interesting section to me was the light and space pieces. They caused me to slow down and really think about what I was looking at. My favorite piece was one by Doug Wheeler. It was a light and space piece and took up a room all its own. Untitled, 1968 was a square room with walls and ceiling all painted white, with a large square light box omitting a white light on one wall. You were invited to enter into the space, and it was a unique experience to be able to physically enter into this work of art; it felt like being in another world. The museum did a great job showcasing key pieces that really showcase the avant garde genre.