Inherited Traits-My Reaction

I was very much inspired by both the artists whose work was featured in the new inherited traits exhibit. The theme of "family" was taken beyond the happy-go-lucky domestic cliche and was explored through abstract, humorous, metaphorical and somber subject matter. While the Supermarket Family Tree was very funny, I didn't really see the reason behind the fantasy pairings. I loved the concept of us as the public knowing these icons as members of our family, being on our dinner table, but I would have liked more research to have gone into the trends and cultural developments that created the evolution of these supermarket icons. It would have been more a research project than art, but I was a little disappointed when I found out that the fantasy pairings had no true correlation in any historical or cultural way. The little girl on roller skates didn't impress me either. The concept was genuine but there was just something about the presentation that was annoying rather than disturbing. I did, however, appreciate the picture wall of the nightgown project, though I would have liked to have seen the life size growth of the girl. To me, the interest was in watching her develop, not in the finding of the locations. I was most inspired by the videos depicting enslavement and the hope that emerged despite cruel and harsh environments. I thought they were expertly edited and designed. Video is my favorite media and I took away from the exhibit.