The NAWA was an interesting experience. Most of the artwork was confusing and strange. Some of the pieces were beautiful, but most of them didn’t seem to have any message. It seemed like the artists tried to think of the most random and weirdest thing possible, created it, and called it something that may or may not seem to be connected to the art in any way. I personally did not like most of the art because of this; most of it just made me uncomfortable (the deer with the baby doll head). One piece that I did like was one that looked like it was a picture on glass. I don’t know how this was made, but it was of a short dark tunnel showing vibrant leaves and water at the end. The contrast of the blackness of the tunnel with the bright colors made the colors pop even more. It looked like it was lit up from the inside. Another one that I found interesting was called “After the Election,” which was like a grey swirling vortex that seemed to reflect many people’s feelings about the presidential election. Overall, I was slightly disappointed but at the same time impressed with all of the different art. Also, when I walked in, the first person I saw, ironically, was a man. I’m glad we had to go since I don’t think I would ever go to a place like that on my own, but I don’t think I’ll go out of my way to go to little art galleries again.
I forgot what this one was called.
“After the Election”
~Gianna Marchisella
