Blog 5-Wexner Center

Upon going to the Wexner Center, I decided observe the gallery of David Smith’s artwork.  David Smith’s artwork demonstrates early modernism.  The use of geometric shapes especially squares and circles are readily apparent throughout the display of sculptures, drawings, and photograph.  I really enjoyed how Smith’s theme of industry appeared throughout his works. He seemed to strongly identify with the working class especially the factory.  Everything from the appearance of his works to the materials (frequently steel) lend to his tendency to identify with the working class. I enjoyed the clean lines that appeared throughout many of his cultures and also how massive some of them were. I also really found it interesting that he had photographs of his own artwork on display.  These black and white photographs were of the sculptures in the process of being made and put a very unique touch on this exhibit. 

I noticed that many of his works were “Untitled” and I found this to be unexpected for an artist who has created so many works.  I also noticed there was not a lot of color in his creations and of there was it was muted down by darker colors.  Though this makes sense in the context of which he created his works (factory), I seem to be drawn to works that include more vibrant colors.