Global Artists

Global studies in art are a great gateway for artists to share their culture through their art. Many aspects of culture can be found in art. Many contemporary artists show how migration and practices are reflected in their work. I love examining work from far away.

Artist Paul Gauguin is a well known French artist from the Post Impression era. Paul Gauguin painted from culture outside of his own. He lived part of his young life in Peru, which later influenced his artwork. This artist shows global aspects in his own work. It is good to examine artists from another time to compare how multiculturalism has influenced art through time. Paul Gauguin painted in France as an adult in the late 1800’s. He rejected his own French culture. But in his work you can see how his own French identity is layered with his experiences with the Polynesian culture. His works style is clearly post impressionist, but the imagery is inspired by another place. Many French post impressionist artists used similar color scheme in their works. It was Paul Gauguin who experimented with vibrant colors and his style was considered avant-garde to his peers. It is amazing to see that globalization is apparent throughout history. It has evolved with time and accessibility of technology.

Paul Gauguin
Nafea Faa Ipoipo, 1892

The practices of artists are to relay messages to the rest of the world of what they know and see and feel.

There is a beautiful exhibit at the SAM right now on Polynesian art and culture by artist Paul Gauguin. The show is highlighting the art and culture of Polynesia. Artist Gauguin reflects his artwork outside of his own French culture. This artist is from the 19^th century and the exhibit juxtaposes his work with Actual Polynesian art and sculptures.

Fatata te mipi (delectable waters), 1892 

http://seattleartmuseum.org/gauguin/