http://disqus.com/by/palden/enSat, 24 Dec 2011 05:02:30 -0000http://artfcity.com/2011/12/23/work-of-art-season-2-finale-harmoniously-together/#comment-393594576<p>So I hope the producers of the show weren't looking at afc's comments section as a cue for a third season. I would have commented more but finding the episodes online was difficult this year, a sign not many were paying attention.</p><p>So Kymia won. I have to think this was the a curve ball to viewers, who obviously thought Young had it in the bag. I have to say I'm happy that execution trumped concept. I agree with Ben in that Young's work was bland as hell, but it had a "professional" quality that is all too excusable in the art world today. I'm sure his project statement would have been more impressive.</p><p>I did think Young was the most talented at digesting challenges and inventing interesting concepts. Funny how more time can help falter your process. Honestly I thought Sarah and Kymia were often lost, at least Kymia had solid technique. Can you imagine the work they would have produced if Simon didn't give them a reality check. Stockings stuffed too look like penises don't belong anywhere but an undergrad foundation class.</p><p>Can we talk about the studios? I don't understand how Kymia can afford a studio in Manhattan and have "50 dollars to her name". Sarah Jimenez studio seemed ridiculously huge, what type of no-name can afford that much space in bushwick. <br>Anyway I'm just griping about studios in NYC.</p><p>All in all, once I got over critiquing the concept and faults of the show, I was just left with artist challenged to make work they never would think to make in a very short amount of time. I found some level of respect this seasons artists, partially because they were better than last seasons (sorry Judith). What they had to do was crazy difficult and way outside of the comfort of making work for themselves. Were they making great work? I don't know. But given the constraints, I'm not sure I could do much better. </p>paldenSat, 24 Dec 2011 05:02:30 -0000http://thehils.tumblr.com/post/41474062#comment-836707<p>pay the 200, get an iphone, start your new life</p>paldenTue, 08 Jul 2008 12:38:48 -0000