I really enjoyed this exhibit and intend to see the other half at the MOMA in downtown. What better day to spend a rainy day than at an art museum. The minimalist objects of this exhibit were fascinating. Although I enjoyed all the work in this exhibition, the work that particularly stood out to me was that of Peter Alexander. His two pieces at the La Jolla MOMA “Orange Wedge” and “Pink Wedge” were complimentary but evoke such different feelings. “ Orange Wedge” was reaching for something above it creating a sort of hierarchy within itself. As the object thinned towards the top it became more and more delicate becoming something almost too brittle to be formidable. The object was optically deceiving making me circle around it never truly understanding the physics of it. How did it stand about so proudly? Could one simply tip it over? This idea of reaching for something higher was not at all implied in the second piece “Pink Wedge”. “Pink Wedge” had a much more complex relationship with itself. It was also optically deceiving in the since that it was translucent forming odd curvatures. It appeared to be so regal forming the idea that it was untouchable. It reminded me of touching a piece of ice. When one touches it ruins it with their body heat ultimately melting it. Melting it so it is no longer useful or admirable just a puddle, a new form. Both were very interesting pieces and also intellectually frustrating.
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