The most minimalist of all the Minimalists - the art of Fred Sandback

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  • Fred Sandback has to be the most minimalist of all the Minimalists artists. Here's a look at his life and how he arrived at his signature style.
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  • @jonathanharmeyer2255
    @jonathanharmeyer2255 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I don’t judge an artwork until I see it in person, but I just really find it hard to believe that I would have an emotional reaction to some of these pieces. Understanding art history might aid in having a more complete understanding of the work, but it shouldn’t be necessary to enjoy a piece. Good art stands by itself. I’d still go see it though for sure, who knows, maybe I’d love it.

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I think that’s a totally fair take. And I always tell people it’s ok to not like a particle work or artist - the important thing is to be open to looking. And sounds like you’ve got that covered.

    • @delicrux
      @delicrux หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i actually find it inspirational.
      i know you didn't ask for my opinion i just thought i would give my perspective.
      imagine walking into a room where all the objects are outlines in this style
      the color of the yarn can imply some level of depth and contrast
      and room lighting can provide atmosphere.
      or someone can do wire frame style 2d wall sculpture using color to imply depth.
      of course his work will be the most minimal stuff in comparison but the template and framework are there

  • @Dundrummer
    @Dundrummer 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I thought I knew minimalism but Sandback is new to me. Absolutely brilliant work. I'd love to see some in situ.

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You should! It’s much more powerful in person than I could ever catch on camera.

  • @biblicalgarden
    @biblicalgarden หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the music that accompanies this piece, it's a perfect to the artwork. And I never heard of Fred Sandback so thank you!

  • @talking.silence
    @talking.silence 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love love love your channel. So happy I found it. Great work! ☺️💗

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wow! Such a nice thing to say. I appreciate you watching and the comment :)

  • @vandolmatzis8146
    @vandolmatzis8146 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.

  • @KitAnderson
    @KitAnderson หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a downhill skier, I find Sandback's relationship to negative space really inspiring: the power of a single line on an open white field. Thank you for sharing this with us. Loved it.

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hadn’t thought about that! But when I think back to my skiing days, that makes sense!

  • @dimmmmmmmm
    @dimmmmmmmm หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great work, subbed!
    ~ never knew of this artist but glad i know now - these are profound.
    i hope others in the "My Kid" camp can understand why these are important....

  • @johnsalamone3152
    @johnsalamone3152 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw a you tube video earlier this morning of a walk through of Dis Beacon New York. No explanation, just a walk though. I thought those were huge plate glass pieces. So glad I saw your video explaining this work!!! Thank you!!

  • @rlund651
    @rlund651 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great post thanks

  • @michaellitewski2352
    @michaellitewski2352 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks once again for your passion.

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really appreciate the kind words. And you watching. Thank you!

  • @JayBenedictBrown
    @JayBenedictBrown หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hadn’t heard of Sandback. Thank you again for your channel. (I guess I’ve been going down a mildly similar bit of minimalism but using steel and smaller scale.)

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do like the idea of minimalism and steel. Those terms can at times seem to contradict. Which is probably why I like it.

  • @tonkabear2369
    @tonkabear2369 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad I found your channel. I would be one of those my kid could do that ppl but you provide insight as to why that’s not the case.

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I really appreciate you saying that. And thanks so much for watching and the support.

  • @Exterslab
    @Exterslab หลายเดือนก่อน

    Haha, I was raised by an abstract artist. I was told that one doesn't get to start with abstract art but has to 'do the work' before getting there. I always found that to be harsh reaction if I showed them something neat I had drawn :P Are there any renowned artists who were given a pass on this rule? The idea of the work being a set of instructions is fascinating, artist Tom Sachs did several live stream art lesson during Covid on this topic. I sadly don't remember which artist he covered but I believe the art was dense ballpoint drawings on interior walls.

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish I would have seen those live streams! And that sounds like it could have been Sol LeWitt but I’m not 100% sure.

    • @Exterslab
      @Exterslab หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@christopherwestpresents You are spot on!

  • @jamesduncan578
    @jamesduncan578 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And to think that I use to have to tie knots in yarn to call it art when I could have just strung it between different points to imply a geometric shape. I used to just smoke a joint, I wonder what he was doing.

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m sure his work is often best contemplated with a joint!

  • @franzhaas5597
    @franzhaas5597 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I look at this art like I would look at an expert con man. You know what he's doing is b*******. But you're Blown Away by how elegant the con is exercised. The more elaborate the con is and how he can get away with it. is an art form in itself. I find many forms of minimalistic modern art to be absolutely ridiculous, and at the same time, I'm also incredibly amazed.
    In traditional art, it was what you could not get away with.
    But in modern minimalistic art, it's what you can get away with.
    By the way, my dad was a professor of art and music, and my mother was an artist herself.
    I was heavily influenced by traditional artwork.
    By the way great Channel don't mean any disrespect just voicing an opinion.

    • @christopherwestpresents
      @christopherwestpresents  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I welcome all opinions. And part of the beauty in art is that we don’t all have to like the same things. Thanks so much for watching.

    • @franzhaas5597
      @franzhaas5597 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @christopherwestpresents I just got done watching your video about the art. Thief. That was very well done.

  • @delicrux
    @delicrux หลายเดือนก่อน

    im just going to re post what i said in another comment maybe someone takes off with the idea. also great video
    i actually find it inspirational.
    imagine walking into a room where all the objects are outlines in this style
    the color of the yarn can imply some level of depth and contrast
    and room lighting can provide atmosphere.
    or someone can do wire frame style 2d wall sculpture using color to imply depth.
    of course his work will be the most minimal stuff in comparison but the template and framework are there