Saturday, May 11, 2013

Senior Review


Looking through the BFA show I noticed these paintings by Klint Flentge. The one that held my attention the most of the two that were displayed was Validity/Conversion, consisting of oil paint on a wood panel. What brought me to this piece was the mysterious figures that arise from the background within the piece. As a whole you get an eerie feeling as there are scattered body parts throughout the piece as if Klint is using the gestures of the figures to insinuate some sort of untold narrative. Its composition allows the viewer’s eye to flow through the piece well, connecting the viewer to the artist’s train of thought in creating this piece. The color is very well executed, giving it a dreamy feel, as well as coherently working with its composition to strengthen the flow of movement through the piece. Personally my favorite part of this painting would have to be the fact that the contours of the figures themselves aren’t outlined strongly allowing the figures to merge with the painting as a whole rather than in individual sections. The merging of the figures also allows for the conceptual aspect to broaden for the individual as well allow the viewer to connect one section of the painting to another much easier. I loved this painting and I can’t wait to see more! 

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