Megan Lewis Assignment #2

Townsend’s work is original to say the least. It’s whimsical and eye catching sculptures and wall hangings really had me looking all over the place trying to decide what I wanted to look at first. His incorporation of different shapes and colors also intrigued me. I also loved his use of regular items to make a bigger picture. It was almost like looking at an eye spy book, trying to figure out what everyday item I would come across next. One of the small details I loved best about Townsend’s work was the dead birds. The first one I saw when I realized what it was made me smile, and then when I noticed that he also incorporated them into his other works I was extremely pleased. My favorite work though was definitely “Gathering/Blocked Cloud.

It is clearly the simplest of his pieces but it was the one that kept my attention the most. First walking into the gallery I almost overlooked it, so when I did finally notice it, it was like finding a surprise. It was only constructed with wood and charcoal but it was like stumbling upon a miniature world. I loved the 3D chairs and ladder versus the 2D drawing it lead up to. It was a really imaginative idea and I loved the contrast between the real life objects and the imaginative drawing.

Overall the entire show was amazingly creative and well thought out. All the pieces were placed exactly right so that they all flowed together. I greatly enjoyed spending time examining each piece and finding new and amusing things each time I studied them. I also love how the artist’s creative works really made you pay attention to the detail but the big picture as well. All the items involved worked together to be an intriguing and extremely unique experience. I loved the entire show and would definitely be interested in seeing future work.