MARCH 28, 2010 The Whitney Biennial
The artist I spent the most time observing at the Whitney Museum was Kate Gilmore. From other research I discovered that she has done many other videos and obstacle-like artwork. Most of her artwork has to deal with her place in society as a woman and as an artist.
The piece by Kate Gilmore, Standing Here was the artwork when she had a large, tall box structure in a room and she climbed into it and then tried to climb out. When watching the video, I felt very enclosed myself. Seeing anyone trying to climb out of a tall box-like form and with the camera looking down, makes me feel like I should be helping, but I feel helpless. Seeing her in a dress and shoes climbing, kicking, and punching the walls was a little odd at first. When looking more at the concept, it seems clear that she is struggling for or from something.
When researching more about the artwork Standing Here, the piece was about the struggle women have in everyday life. Symbolism from the dress and shoes, gave that notion away. For myself, Standing Here emphasized the power of women, no matter what kind of struggle they are in, they will fight to get out. Like her other works, she shows a great deal of identity through meaning and material.
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