Art 21 Assignment

 Art 21 Assignment:

Here is a link to the video of Kara Walker:

https://art21.org/artist/kara-walker/ 

Two phrases/words that describe the artist's work:

    - historical and social commentary 

    - overwhelming 

Sugar Baby by Kara Walker

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/12/arts/design/marvelous-sugar-baby-as-a-contribution-to-ephemeral-art.html 

The Negative Space around this piece helps bring this piece into its true meaning. Similarly, the stark difference in color gives a stunning contrast between the clean white of the sculpture and the dirty mud colors of the sculpture's surroundings. 

The Keys to the Coop by Kara Walker

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/walker-the-keys-to-the-coop-p78211

The bold Shape of this work of art helps to further create a stark contrast between the color of the background versus the color of the subject.