The combination of various paintings by Nicole Eisenman makes for a dramatic display. I was reminded of a friend from the Netherlands who displays their artwork like this in their home. While each painting is interesting and beautiful, I believe I will remember the work as a whole rather than the individual pieces.

Ethan recently visited Rome for the first time, and this sculpture by Nicole Eisenman evoked memories of my own trip and the ancient and faded relics I saw. We talked about our varied experiences, and now I can only think of Rome when I see this piece.

An interesting work by Eisenman that literally jumps out at the viewer with it’s use of texture and depth. This piece reminded me of packaged meat and the disgust I felt that drove me to become a vegetarian. Although Ethan and I differ in our opinions about meat consumption, we are both very conscious about what we eat, and this work led to a discussion about the pros and cons of vegetarianism.

“Burn the Diaries” by Moyra Davey is a series of images that were passed through the mail, and is accompanied by a book of writings by the author. The images, with their stamps and address markings, evoked the idea of travel. The table, chairs, and plain colored walls reminded me of a hostel I once stayed at in Prague.

“Easternsports” by Alex Da Corte and Jayson Musson immediately draws the viewer in with it’s bright colors and dramatic use of space. This installation drew memories of childhood and playrooms. Ethan started juggling with the plastic fruit after this photo was taken, reinforcing the idea of being a child at play.

“Readykeulous: This Is What Liberation Feels Like”, a mixed media piece by Nicole Eisenman and A.L. Steiner, immediately captivates the viewer with it’s sexual overtones and harsh language. This piece seemed extremely brash and over-the-top with it’s implementation of a phallic object. It reminded me of what I used to think all Feminist art was before learning about Feminism and Women’s Issues in general.

A video piece in the Readykeulous series confuses the viewer with it’s nonsensical language and strange character. Ethan and I were reminded of Monty Python, and we laughed while trying to make sense of the work. I remember the silliness of the piece more than the actual content.

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