I am incredibly bummed to have missed this actual lecture. To make up I did some additional research and watched the videos posted on Mrs. Mosley's website. I think Freyer's art is very interesting. He calls into question conceptual art, which for me I struggle with as an artist. My art frequently stems from spontaneity and is largely subject-based. For Freyer, his art is in the experience, in the concept of ideas such as conversation. Freyer interestingly pointed out how, for many, conceptual art is hard "to get." To understand conceptual art, there is a more frequent need to have a larger knowledge of the art world and the artists that create. I very much agree with this statement. Many of my friends simply don't appreciate conceptual art, because they don't get it. To be honest, however, I do understand it. Conceptual art in itself is technical and can be harder to appreciate. I admire those who explore concepts through art. Freyer's exploration of conversation is personally a really engaging and fun way to approach being present in life. Freyer in multiple pieces notes on the importance of conversation and his work often incorporates conversation. His piece, "Fifty Conversations From The Other Side," involves having a conversation over coffee. In another work, Freyer has two people sit for twenty minutes. At the end of twenty minutes they then share a glass of water. After finishing their glass they drop in a dollar coin, fill it back up with water, and then Freyer seals the jar, and that is the art. I think this is a really interesting concept that promotes much needed conversation on the importance of being present - not being on your phone, engaging and really listening to someone. I honestly would really love to do the water piece. I would be interested to see what I talked about with someone else. Overall I really enjoy this artist. Hopefully I will be able to meet him in the future. Want to learn more?Watch Freyer's Ted Talk to find out more.
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