Event #2

 

I attended the Color Light Motion Zoom on May 12th. Marisa Caichiolo, an artist from Brazil, told us about her story as an artists and how her art impacts social and political changes. She is the founder of Building Bridges International Art Foundation, a nonprofit in Santa Monica. With her foundation, she is able to represent other artists and immigrant artists calling out political issues in society.  Some of the issues Marisa examines are different roles in society, governmental power of the societal roles, and, of course, femininity. Her ability to advocate in her art while also representing other underrepresented artists makes her an inspiration as well as a talented creator. 

Photo Retrieved from https://www.marisacaichiolo.com

Marisa talked a lot about an Argentinian female artist that she seemed to really look up to. As Marisa proclaimed, this artist, Martha Boto, is a pioneer in new techniques of art using movement, sound and color in her work. Below is a piece of art that Marisa seemed particularly drawn to. I think this piece is so beautiful because it was one of the first pieces of art at the time that could be connected to the viewer. Not only could the viewer touch the hanging aluminum, but the aluminum moved freely in open air which really made viewers able to connect with it—almost like the piece and the viewer are breathing the same air. This piece reminded me of a lot of the broad concepts Professor Vesnsa discusses--merging of science and art. This is a great example of an artist using science and "non-artistic" materials to create a beautiful piece that speaks to a lot of people in different ways. 

Retrieved from Zoom

Lastly, Marisa showed us her, “How Else Can I Serve You?” art instillation where banquet silverware with words are spelled out with red hair. She told us that just how hair has many layers so does issues and roles in society. This piece particularly stood out to me because it brings to light issues on gender roles. Her long feminine hair spelling words out on the kitchen tools shows to me that she is calling out society for having women in household roles such as cooking and cleaning.  I think she was able to call out such a prominent issue in society in such a beautiful way, using her talent to connect to the viewers. 

“How Else Can I Serve You?” exhibit, retrieved from https://www.marisacaichiolo.com 

Proof of Attendance

Proof of Attendance

Citation

Barros, Martha, and Gregorio Vardanega. “Martha Boto - Artists.” Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino,

https://www.sicardi.com/artists/martha-boto. 

 

Julio LE PARC,

http://www.julioleparc.org. 

 

Marisa Caichiolo: Home, https://www.marisacaichiolo.com/untitled-custom-page. 

 

Stapley, Victoria. “Lacma acquires major works by women through lively Collectors Committee Weekend.” The Art Newspaper 22 April 2018. 

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2018/04/22/lacma-acquires-major-works-by-women-through-lively-collectors-committee-weekend.

Vesna, Victoria. "Lecture Part 1." DESMA 9, 21 April 2022, UCLA, Bruinwalk, Unit 3.