Antoni’s explorations are personal studies that involve
engaging space with her creations. Her
studies are a combination of sculpture performance art and curiosity fueled by
her life experiences and desire to push herself in her creativity.
Her approach to combining elements of old craft and new
craft are an interesting take on folk art and old artisan technique. The metal sculpture cradle had a deep
meaning. Placing an industrial object, such as a bulldozer shovel as the focal
point of such a moving sculpture was bold, innovative and a modern approach to
abstract sculpture and the end result was moving. The industrial materials were given human
qualities.
Her studies are a series of life experiences and studies
that fuel her to explore further, designs she has already created. The rope, for instance, a folk technique which
is inspired from quilting and taking bits and pieces of the past to create a
deeply unified piece, was very interesting and the engaging of space through
placement of the rope in an art gallery, invites the viewer to explore the
twists and turns of the sculpture and create interest and to what the actual
meaning of the sculpture might be.
Antoni’s special study involving the cows drinking water was
one of the most unique performance art studies I can ever see recorded. Her curiosity once again pushed her end
result and her emotions further than I she she herself anticipated. The gentle act of the cow drinking water
while she was peacefully submerged in their drinking vessel was so beautiful. The photographs were unique connections
between animals and humans and reinforced a connection between a mother and
child.
The short documentary was very well done. The short fifteen minutes engaged the viewer
and Antoni’s honest and real explanations of her research were inspirational
and relatable. The artist has a gift to connect with the viewer through her
work as well as with her own raw and honest approach in creating her work.
