Colin Pantall's Sofa Portraits of his daughter watching television are in as little words as possible, stunning. Paul had shown me these portraits early in the fall semester, and until now I had forgotten about them. Pantall's imagery is speaks quietly of the captivating language of the television. The muted colors and renewed scenery work together to provide a story line.
As I begin to really search for artists and continue to build my portfolio this semester, I have been struggling with the idea of bringing portraits back into my work. Last semester, I put all my focus into color, and light and the idea of transmission. When I look at the work now, it seems sterol. There is a distance too it, something that I can't find a connection to.
There is something a bit temping to all about watching television. It is an activity that involves little to no interest, and little to no active though or movement. For children and parents alike its become something of a replacement. If you'd like to admit it or not, its a part of our lives. Its in the doctors, the stores you shop in, schools, practically everyroom in a persons home. The television has taken the place of decorative books and magazines. It has moved its way onto your mantel and at the end of your bed.
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