What an amazing experience to be part of. I can’t think of two better or more qualified professors to facilitate a program like Metro Art Access. This was truly an amazing experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience ART. This trip was made whole by the faculty, students, city and the institutions in which we visited. The impact of this trip could not be replicated without each part. Thank you Metro Art Access: NYC 2015 for a trip I will never forget. Farewell Western Washington University!

By far the best walking tour I have ever had! Our guide was thorough with detailed information yet fun giving other theories or speculations surrounding certain work. Made medieval art fascinating and fun with a twist.

Basquiat

This exhibition was far different than I had anticipated. Though Basquiat was the artist I researched the notebooks were not what I expected. 

Visiting with Deborah and Sheila to discuss their experience and practice as artists was really important. Graduating this quarter there is so much uncertainty. Being able to listen to others who have experience, reassured me that it is possible. It was also great to hear their individual experience to realize there is no cookie cutter way to be an artist or make a living.

I can’t say that I enjoyed the 911 Memorial Museum. I don’t think it honored the victims of 911 well at all. The Museum seemed heavy with politics and propaganda. In saying that I’m glad I was able to attend the outside memorial and pay respect to all the lives lost that September day.

DIA Beacon was by far my favorite space and I had the best connection with the art. Being so overwhelmed by the city and people the train ride to Beacon pulled me away from all the noise. I never thought I would enjoy minimalist work so much but I think because of the disconnect I felt with the city I really was able to connect in the space with the art. It also helped that there weren’t heaps of tourist filling each gallery. Below were the pieces I spent the most time with (30 minutes each).

New York City-based artist Agnes Denes, who adds life to the city’s skyline with a curving pyramid on the park’s East River waterfront in Long Island City, Queens. Titled The Living Pyramid, Denes’s new large-scale, site-specific earthwork spans 30 feet at its four-sided base and ascend 30 feet high, created from several tons of soil and planted grasses.