When looking at the work, "Calibration" in the graduate gallery, it was the first art work to catch my eye and draw me in. The work of art is composed of very intriguing forms, shapes and colors that invites the viewers like myself to keep looking at it. There is a little boy depicted in the painting with these squiggle like curves coming from his ears. His eyes are closed with his hand in his mouth. When looking at the expression of the young boy I felt a sort of sympathetic feeling. I felt sorry for the boy who seems to be silenced by the surrounding chaos. The boy gives the impression of not being able to speak with the surrounding chaos of colors and curves. What could be interpreted as chaos maybe is what he hears or is surrounded by at home. His eyes are close and the use of color the are some blues which give the sense of sadness. Contrasted with the warm cool colors that could be interpreted as fire, fury or chaos. My interpretation of this artwork is that there is boy silenced by the surrounding chaos in his neighborhood or home. He may live in an area that is less fortunate and is surrounded by these graffiti like symbols. He is saddened and silenced from all the chaos surrounding and enclosing him, trying to feed into him. This artwork is very beautiful and could have many different interpretations which intrigues me. The boy could depict sadness or serenity. Multiple interpretations for an artwork is very captivating and makes the viewer want to go back and keep interpreting and seeing it from different perspectives. This artwork and style keeps me wanting more.
Christel Turingan
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