Janine Antoni

Much of Janine Antoni's work is less about the visual outcome of the pieces, and more about the process used to make the pieces and the meaning behind the pieces.  For example, the soap and chocolate molds were about the process of cleaning oneself with oneself and feeding oneself with oneself, not about the visual elements of the work.  Another example is the rope she weaved with objects in her life.  The rope is a symbol of Antoni, not just a work of art viewed based on beauty.  The most interesting piece from the video, to me, was the cow hide.  She described the piece to include both the absence of the cow and the absence of her.  I was intrigued by the form because it reminded me of someone hiding or disguising themselves.  I'm interested in her  use of cows in her work.  As she stated in the clip, she had been drinking from the cow her whole life.  It reminds the viewer that we take many things for granted and do not show respect for what we have. 

Metamorphosis

Vocabulary:

diminutive: small, little, tiny

concede: to acknowledge as true

aversion: a strong feeling of dislike

resounding: uttered loudly

listlessly: having or showing little or no interest

casements: a window sash opening on hinges that are generally attached to the upright side of its frame

dissuaded: to deter by advice or persuasion

larder: a room or place where food is kept

brooked: to bear, suffer, tolerate


Personal Response:

The Metamorphosis was a dreary tale of a man who lost everything he valued in his life.  The story evoked many depressing thoughts and caused the reader to evaluate their own life.  The Metamorphosis made me rethink what is important in my life.  Gregor was often times never home and always working.  He did not have time to bond with his family, and because of this he became aggravated with his job and his boss.  I believe the anger he had caused him to transform into the creature.  This reminds the reader to never take life for granted and try to enjoy every moment.  The reader should also understand that if you are in a position in your life that you are unhappy with, you should change it.  Happiness is greater than any financial status.