Claymation is a common term used to describe stop motion animation that uses clay, plasticine or even playdoh covering a wire form or armature to create figures, scenery or characters that move. This technique requires that the producers and production team move the figures frequently to create the illusion that the figures are actually moving on their own. Djurberg's surrealistic Garden of Eden reminds me of a fantasy land,e.g. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland. These flowers confront viewers with the complex nature of emotions in an artistic and terrifying way. 'All that is natural goes awry' is conveyed through Djurberg's work. The works explore a surreal theme and feels 'made up'. The two constructed towering clay flowers were for the Venice Biennale art show.
The complexity of emotions that Djurberg confronts with us conveys feelings and emotions. It makes us feel uncertain and uncomfortable, these feelings are easily felt through her unreal and unique situations. Djurberg plays with the ideas of children's stories, and innocence in some of her work through figures of children's stories and playing with the idea of innocence through little girls as little girls are known to be very innocent. I think there is a current fascination by some designers with turning the innocent and sweet into something disturbing as something disturbing is very eye-catching and it leaves a long lasting image in our heads. It leaves a long lasting impression that makes us think about the artwork.
I think Djurberg's work is very interesting because it is something I have personally never seen, Nathalie Djurberg is the first claymation artist I have ever come upon. The disturbing and unique works she has made strongly shows why it was chosen for the Venice Biennale.
References:
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathalie-djurberg
http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_NortelLearniT/Claymation?viewer=print
http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/6886/nathalie-djurberg-experiment-at-venice-art-biennale-09.html
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I agree with what Manea has said and there is definitely a disturbing factor to this piece. The darkness and creepy sounds almost make this garden of eden disturbing and unwelcoming. I also agree with what Manea has Said about artists Turning things from innocent and sweet into something disturbing to create a more eye catching and impacting work. Damian Hirst is a prime example of this with putting those dead animals in formaldehyde. The work is shocking and creepy but once you put your mind past it the ideas behind the work start to come through. I think Djurberg tries to challenge our way of thinking by creating a beautiful sacred place like the garden of eden and making it into the opposite of every meaning it had. This work was very unique and would leave a big impression on any audience who has experienced it.
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