John Baldessari

          I feel that John Baldessari embodies conceptual art. This is shown through the black and white picture with colored shapes and silhouette. As well as, the pictures that he combines with words. He believes that art is a form of communication, and teaches his students to look at the space in between certain parts of art pieces. He also practices that in certain art pieces where he deliberately leaves certain spaces in between his art so that the human mind can essentially connect the dots. I also find it interesting that his parents’ religious beliefs influenced his life and his art. He has many black and white pictures that are pictured in the shape of a cross.

Yet, perhaps my favorite part is his art that combines photos and words. When you read the words and then look at the photos it all comes together like secret message meant just for you and him to interpret. His Ear and nose piece is also appealing. The fact that he has flowers sticking out of the noses is so ironic that it almost makes me giggle. The ear couch looks grand, and appealing, but also uncomfortable. One moment I wonder what it would be like to sit on something like that, the next moment I’m shaking off the feeling in fear of being uncomfortable.