A question I'm sure we've all pondered and entertained at some point in our lifetime and one that will probably run through our mind at some point again while trying to go to bed.
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| "Hmm.. I wonder like where we come from.. is my mascara running?" |
As light-hearted and cheerful as I try to be, I definitely have had my share of "existential" moments where I've endlessly let my mind run through the endless possibilities of how we as a human race have come into existence and where our future is headed. For me, Carol Emmons was able to capture the sentiment of one of my bouts of existential pondering. When I walked into the room, my eyes immediately started scanning the text spanning the entirety of the Kohler Gallery. Being an installation artist, I feel that Carol successfully transformed the space into a zen-like meditation and reflection zone where one could contemplate not only the art pieces that Carol offered us, but also our own relationship to the individual and communal worlds that we experience every day.
I was particularly drawn to the idea of combining elements from various creation stories from around the globe. Stemming from my childhood experiences with religion, I've always struggled with the Christian mentality of "we're right and everyone else is wrong" where it concerns stories of our earth's creation. It made me extremely happy to see an artist being inclusive of all cosmogenic theories, not only the one King James wanted us to hear about.
Thank you for an exceptional installation, Carol Emmons!
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ReplyDeleteSince you mention the cosmogenic theory in your post, I was wondering what you thought of the question regarding reincarnation that was asked after her talk?? And her cop-out answer.
ReplyDeleteGood insight on her installation though. :)