Christo and Jeanne-Claude were an artistic married couple who designed large outdoor works of art that utilized fabrics and plastics. Being environmentalist artists, their works were temporary and were only set up for a few weeks. With their work, Christo and Jeanne-Claude make viewers consider nature and its beauty. They also translate the idea of fragility and temporariness in their work by using materials such as fabric and cotton. I would want to work for these two because I find their pieces amazing. The fact that they make such large installations that make an impact on those who see them, and that these pieces are temporary so that they do not disturb the environment but instead accentuate the beauty of it make me wish that I could help in assembling such a work.
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| Surrounded Islands |
Overall Impression:
My impression of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's work is that it extremely impressive because of the magnitude and size of the work. It sticks with the viewer and leaves them in awe of how such a simple act like covering a building with fabric can make such a large change to the surroundings. The uniqueness of their work is what stands out the most and what settles them as impressive artists.
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| Valley Curtain |
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| The Pont Neuf |
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| Running Fence |
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| Wrapped Monument |
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| Umbrellas (Japan-yellow and California-blue) |
Closing Thoughts:
Christo and Jeanne-Claude's unusually large, outdoor structures attract viewers from all over and leave an impression on them while doing the complete opposite to the area around. Because the pieces are temporary, it makes them that much more important due to the fact that the moments in which they are on display are fleeting and temporary. The gentleness with which this couple handles the materials and the environment is admirable and leaves me with the wish to assist them in completing a piece like the many they are renowned for.
Sources:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christo_and_Jeanne-Claude
- www.christojeanneclaude.net
- http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1480131/Christo-and-Jeanne-Claude
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