Monday, July 27, 2009

Artist Video - http://www.hillmancurtis.com

Lawrence Weiner is a unique artist who believes in the philosophy that we are all part of the stream of life, but each individual is responsible for finding a place for themselves within culture. He attempts to make this connection possible by focusing on the generalities, rather than the specifics of a piece of work.

By using simple words and symbols, he is able to portray a message to the viewer who can determine their own interpretation. His philosophy on language is that each word is cultural, intellectual, and intelligent. He feels that Franklin Gothic Condensed is the best typeface for getting that message across. The goal of this conceptual form is to demonstate the power of language within art.

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