Speaking as a landscape designer, myself and many others absolutely spend $150,000 or more on land art 😉 Great video! Thank you for spending the time to dive into her career 😊😊
I remember the first time I encountered Meg Webster's work at Paula Cooper Gallery almost a decade ago. It was serene, meditative, and strangely captivating - it really left an impression that lingers to this day. If I had the resources to collect large-scale conceptual works, Webster would be high on the list, alongside Alicja Kwade, Pipilotti Rist, and Cardiff & Miller. Women artists really seem to have the magic touch!
@@christopherwestpresents Alicja Kwade's practice plays with our perceptions: of time, of space, of material, and ultimately of ourselves and our relationship with the world we inhabit. Like Webster, she often employs natural matter in a novel context; like Heizer, she employs suspension and scale to return our attention to the monumentality of a natural world we treat as an afterthought. Her work often consists of sprawling, dazzling line-point constellations and mirrored images, which often remind me of Julie Mehretu's large-scale canvases (though Kwade's practice is sculptural). Pictures are great but the work really must be experienced to be fully appreciated. I hope you enjoy!
I've just find out your channel and I'm in love with your videos! About Meg's art, I believe this type of art pieces should stay on galleries were the general public could experience it!
The wall of beeswax must be absolutely stunning. My mind jumped instantly to the Serra installations I've seen -- and so much wax! I keep bees as a hobby, and to think of that much collected wax in one place, that's incredible. Her style is spare and consistent even in the multitude of materials she uses, that's great.
I truly appreciate you shining a light on Meg Webster’s work and addressing the long established conventions of “support” and challenges in the art world. Even though we were already being exposed to Smithson’s work in art school in the mid 70’s I am sorry to say that I am just now learning about Webster’s work in this video. Steely determination is often the reason certain artists, especially women, do get to see their work recognized by major collectors and institutions, and actually get paid reasonably for their work. I think a trip out to DIA has just been slated on my calendar. You may find the work of contemporary Dutch artist Diana Scherer of interest in that it is earthworks adjacent. In many of her works she engineers the growth of roots to create decorative lace like patterns. I really enjoy your presentations and frequently share your video because I am always learning about something new from you.
I’m so glad that places like Dia exist (you must go!) so we can have discoveries like this. And I really appreciate this comment and you watching. Thank you. And I’ll for sure check out Diane’s work!
Love it. Though the context of the gallery to me feels niche in Earth/Land Art? I prefer to experience land art in the land, not in the institution or house of commerce.
Far, far, more attractive when 'land art' is kept inside a gallery. But with her - rather brilliant work - might concern galleries if children are likely to be in the gallery - I guess. Adults would be tempted to touch, but we should be able to resist. Personally I think most outside 'land art' is just vandalism.
Who cares about what the sex of the artist is? Should have nothing to do with whether the art is enjoyable or thought provoking. By focusing on this you're putting forth the idea that there's some global conspiracy to keep women out of land art
Very well done video. It just got suggested to me by the UA-cam algo so I gave it a shot. I subscribed and liked. Hope your channel grows.
So glad you did! And thanks for the comment. Very much appreciated.
Beautiful work! Thanks for introducing me to another fantastic artist.
So glad you liked it. It was a great discovery for me too. Thanks again for watching!
Speaking as a landscape designer, myself and many others absolutely spend $150,000 or more on land art 😉 Great video! Thank you for spending the time to dive into her career 😊😊
Well I hadn’t thought of that! But of course! Really appreciate you watching and thanks so much for the comment.
I remember the first time I encountered Meg Webster's work at Paula Cooper Gallery almost a decade ago. It was serene, meditative, and strangely captivating - it really left an impression that lingers to this day. If I had the resources to collect large-scale conceptual works, Webster would be high on the list, alongside Alicja Kwade, Pipilotti Rist, and Cardiff & Miller. Women artists really seem to have the magic touch!
Man I wish I had seen that show! Rist and Cardiff would def be on my list too. Need to learn more about Kwade. Thanks!
@@christopherwestpresents Alicja Kwade's practice plays with our perceptions: of time, of space, of material, and ultimately of ourselves and our relationship with the world we inhabit. Like Webster, she often employs natural matter in a novel context; like Heizer, she employs suspension and scale to return our attention to the monumentality of a natural world we treat as an afterthought. Her work often consists of sprawling, dazzling line-point constellations and mirrored images, which often remind me of Julie Mehretu's large-scale canvases (though Kwade's practice is sculptural). Pictures are great but the work really must be experienced to be fully appreciated. I hope you enjoy!
I've just find out your channel and I'm in love with your videos!
About Meg's art, I believe this type of art pieces should stay on galleries were the general public could experience it!
Thanks so much! And I agree! They are a really special thing to experience.
The wall of beeswax must be absolutely stunning. My mind jumped instantly to the Serra installations I've seen -- and so much wax! I keep bees as a hobby, and to think of that much collected wax in one place, that's incredible. Her style is spare and consistent even in the multitude of materials she uses, that's great.
I should have asked how many bees aided in the construction of that piece 😂 I can’t even imagine!
Lovely. Thank you!
Thank you! And for taking the time to comment.
Starting to binge your videos. Great informative work. I think Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids has an installation very similar to here moss art
I would love to see that. Thank you!
Thanks for posting her work. I remember first seeing her work at the Whitney Biennial in the 1980s
It was a joy to see her at Dia. Jealous you’ve been following for years!
Way cool. If I had the property I would be inclined to copy one or more of her Ideas.
Ha. Yes. Then make me a Richard Serra for my yard!
Amazing video! Thanks a lot :)
So nice of you to comment. Thank you!
YOU DID IT BROTHER! 100k channel views. You will hit 250k then 1 million then 100 million before you know it and sooner than you can imagine.
I’m going to quit checking my stats because I’m much prefer getting updates from you! Thanks again :)
Brava, Meg!! And what a great essay about her--Bravo, Christopher (er, C-Dub)!
Ha! Thanks again :)
I truly appreciate you shining a light on Meg Webster’s work and addressing the long established conventions of “support” and challenges in the art world.
Even though we were already being exposed to Smithson’s work in art school in the mid 70’s I am sorry to say that I am just now learning about Webster’s work in this video. Steely determination is often the reason certain artists, especially women, do get to see their work recognized by major collectors and institutions, and actually get paid reasonably for their work.
I think a trip out to DIA has just been slated on my calendar.
You may find the work of contemporary Dutch artist Diana Scherer of interest in that it is earthworks adjacent. In many of her works she engineers the growth of roots to create decorative lace like patterns.
I really enjoy your presentations and frequently share your video because I am always learning about something new from you.
I’m so glad that places like Dia exist (you must go!) so we can have discoveries like this.
And I really appreciate this comment and you watching. Thank you. And I’ll for sure check out Diane’s work!
Moss is tricky to keep alive. Turn the heating up one night, and there's massive die-back
By what definition do you determine this as art?
Duchamp’s definition.
@@christopherwestpresents and what is that?
Love it. Though the context of the gallery to me feels niche in Earth/Land Art? I prefer to experience land art in the land, not in the institution or house of commerce.
I totally don’t disagree. But I did like the line about more ‘ecologically friendly’ earth art.
interesting
Thank you!
Far, far, more attractive when 'land art' is kept inside a gallery. But with her - rather brilliant work - might concern galleries if children are likely to be in the gallery - I guess. Adults would be tempted to touch, but we should be able to resist. Personally I think most outside 'land art' is just vandalism.
I’m sure there’s been a lot of ‘repair’.
Don't say unpack
Ok 🤷🏻♂️
Who cares about what the sex of the artist is? Should have nothing to do with whether the art is enjoyable or thought provoking. By focusing on this you're putting forth the idea that there's some global conspiracy to keep women out of land art
There was. For decades. And that’s not a conspiracy theory.
Moss is tricky to keep alive. Turn the heating up one night, and there's massive die-back