I feel like Chalayans links to the industry haven't changed his approach to art. The only difference is because it is commercial he has to slightly adapt it for the product but that is what an artist does anyway. They adapt their work to the emotion they are aiming for. The work still has his modern, simplistic approach that his other work include which is not commercialised. If he is selling the product then he is also selling his work.
I think its important for an artist to make their own piece as things always change when you try to explain to get someone else to do it. Even if the design is fully laid out, the person constructing the work always see's it differently to the person who has come up with the idea. I read that Chalayan is a very technical person and applies this approach to his designs, so i suppose that it is easier someone else to construct this rather than something which carries that personal emotion.
http://inspiredoutsiders.com/fashion/break-it-down-hussein-chalayan/
http://art110.wikispaces.com/art+paragraph+a+day
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burka
designmuseum.org/exhibitions/2009/hussein-chalayan
Chalayans work really appeals to me and i like what you have written about him. I find the work 'Burka' to be very extreme and it definitely makes a statement about the muslim garment. The explicit nudity contrasted with the Burka shows Chalayan's opinion towards the burka and she mikes up two extreme ideas that are often frowned upon or disliked in society. Even though this work is harsh to look at i really like it because of the personal expression reflected in the piece.
ReplyDeleteI do not think Chalayan's work for the companies trying to promote their products is art. This is because there is no messages or indepth thoughts behind the work. In an engineering it might be considered art because of the construction and uniqueness but i do not think it has that genuine personal connection to the artist that created it.
I agree with you that in some cases it is hard to determine whether his work is art or fashion.. although I think that his work is fashion as art. Like some artist paint their art and ideas. Chalayan uses fashion to portray and show his artistic ideas. I think he is a one of a kind man, I haven't seen much more of this nature. I don't agree with you that the artist needs to make their own work - well I do in a sense but I think it varies from case to case. I think in this case if he is overseeing the making and if his designs are drawn up in a very specific way it doesnt actually matter who physically makes the work. It will turn out the same either way. But I think a painter or sculptor definatley needs to create their own work! And if work isn't made by the artist - it definatley needs to be specified. So that the audience or purchaser knows.
ReplyDeleteDefinately agree with Ella's last comment. the publicist should include everyone who has contributed to the overall product in the marketing, exposure etc. otherwise dishonesty comes into play which can ruin an artists respected image if taken too far.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Anita in the question relating to Hussein's links to the industry. I think commissioned art such as the vodka tunnel disengage the most important part of Chalayans work (or any artists work) which is the statement. art for advertising is great but is not consistent with non-commissioned art in terms of the artists journey, representation of their story, their view etc.
its an interesting point about the artists involvement with the creation process . because in theory it was what always set artists apart. that there would have to be some degree of talent to have it as an occupation. however in this day and age i think ella's right . As long as they are vaguely involved in the process of making i dont mind as other wise many artists would be limited to one work a year.
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