The Gagawaka artworks reminds me of a fashion stylist who attempts to create "unique" clothing by using simple materials that we use in our daily lives. Then they would be showcased on a runway where people laud the fashion stylist with the highest of praises. The whole thing seemed very satirical to me. There were mannequins wearing dresses made of tampons, paper cups, bra's, and other random sorts of material. The artwork was playful yet thought-provoking. The dresses show mock pop-culture and show how ridiculously some people in pop-culture would dress. But we the fans would not second guess the celebrity and copy his or her style. On the other hand, using recycled material shows the artists thoughts on globalization and his stance on pollution.
The Postmortem artworks, on the other hand, was interesting to say the least. It was graphic reminds of the T.V Show "Criminal Minds" and the Horror Movie "Human Centipede." The way the anatomical models were attached seemed like they came from a horror film and were created by a psychopath. By no means am I saying the artist is a psychopath. The artworks just gave off a very chaotic look. The positions each anatomical models were attached to one another was very weird, yet the way they were connected seemed plausible, as if I could see it working normally that way. I am not an art expert so when art pieces are graphic and "different," it is hard for me to appreciate them.
This exhibition was very visually stimulating. It shows the artistic freedom and imagination many people have. The Gagawaka artworks was more fun to look at in my opinion while the Postmortem artworks made me slightly uncomfortable. It seems that the more exhibitions I attend, the more I understand each artists' personality.
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