What is Gillian Wearing?

Haha that sounded corny as a title so I decided to keep it.

Right now, I'm still on-campus and on my way home. Apparently the cable guy was there and messed up the Internet and therefore I will not have a hefty post until a day or two. I did read about Gillian Wearing through Wikipedia and the other class blogs and she seems interesting. She reminds of the man who does the "PostSecret" exhibitions and books. I believe it was Frank Warren who collects all these postcards from people. I think that's a cool concept where you can be artistic and truthful at the same time.

I remember an exhibit here at the FAB gallery awhile ago where the artist had large transparent curtains hanging from the ceiling in the room. In each curtain, were a bunch of little pockets and next to the display was a podium with leaves and pens. We were all invited to participate and discuss someone or something that we miss. Some of the responses I read were funny and I guess I was feeling somber that day because I wrote something sad.

Still, it was a great work and it was interesting to see who would participate if any. Also, if people look away when they write their true emotions is intriguing as well.

Food for thought, eh?