While at Terrain, I found myself pleasantly overwhelmed at
all the artwork represented. Knowing that the artists hold the memories and emotions
that create the art is incredible and frightening at the same time! One of the
most noteworthy artworks for me was “Bassinet” by Megan Riffe.
Her piece was
displayed on a white mat with a baby bassinet woven with several products on a
stool, with a rope leading out of the bassinet attaching to a spool. Her
mediums consisted of moving blanket, truck rope, wire, a stepladder, and a
spool. The colors featured are bluish purple, black, orange, and mixed speckles
in the moving blanket.
I believe this piece stood out to me because it wasn’t
too scarring, but also left me with an uneasy feeling. My mind went straight to
the message that the piece is supposed to portray, and what it ended up
portraying to me. To me thoughts of industrialism, and attachment were
prominent.
I especially wondered about the spool attaching the rope into the
bassinet, perhaps symbolizing an umbilical cord. There are several directions
my mind took me after that observation, whether it was a message of attachment,
or more specific topics such as abortion. While passing by the pieces I was in
awe of the talent, creativity, and power they held.
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