The first art gallery I went to was "In Light of the Body" which included photographs by Regina DeLuise and paintings by Gwen Hardie. The photographs were interesting on their own; however, what drew my attention most was the oil paintings. They represented close ups of the figures in the photographs, specifically their skin. Without knowing that information, I would have never known the paintings depicted skin; the colors, the shape of the canvas, and the shading make the works look like they could be planets. What I find interesting is that human skin, not typically a subject of art, can be so deeply analyzed and depicted so artistically that is unrecognizable.
The second art gallery I attended was "Picking up the Pieces" by Jim Condron. The pieces were created in various mediums, with different objects and materials. Specifically, I was drawn to this colorful piece. I was interested in its color, but also it resembled a sailboat to me; however, in close inspection it doesn't quite look like a sailboat anymore, and the viewer is able to closely analyze the parts that make up this piece. I thought it was fascinating that the artist used wood, but also a foam to create this piece. The bright colors also attract the viewer to this piece.
