art and memory-ica philadelphia 2015

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This illustration of the classic “Simon” game caught my attention almost immediately and sparked a bit of nostalgia upon viewing it. I was reminded of the fun and frustration of trying to keep up with the sequence of lights and sounds as each successfully completed cycle of button-mashing awarded me with an even longer and often faster series of lights and sounds to match in the never ending pursuit of the elusive high score. Edward Knowles Untitled, 2014 Oil marker on canvas

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Page 1: Art and Memory-ICA Philadelphia 2015

This illustration of the classic “Simon” game caught my attention almost immediately and sparked a bit of nostalgia upon viewing it. I was reminded of the fun and frustration of trying to keep up with the sequence of lights and sounds as each successfully completed cycle of button-mashing awarded me with an even longer and often faster series of lights and sounds to match in the never ending pursuit of the elusive high score.

Edward KnowlesUntitled, 2014Oil marker on canvas

Page 2: Art and Memory-ICA Philadelphia 2015

This series of flags constructed of Lego bricks harkens to a favored past-time of many children and catered to their imaginations allowing them to create virtually anything they wanted. Upon viewing, I reminisced not only of the time spent playing with the bricks as a kid but also of a bit of patriotism.

Edward Knowles“Lego” Flag Series, 1985 - 2014Plastic

Page 3: Art and Memory-ICA Philadelphia 2015

This print was interesting to me because of the idea of self-gifting (as indicated by the title) around the Christmas shopping season. Guilty of this trend myself, I’m reminded of the satisfaction of finding that special item that I’ve been wanting at a good price. Crossing the threshold into adulthood and fending for myself, there’s a bit of self-centered gratification in buying that special item that is less likely to be received.

Josephine PrydeGift for mich, Galerie Neu Christmas 2014 (2), 2015C-Print

Page 4: Art and Memory-ICA Philadelphia 2015

This set of paintings reminds me a bit of my own childhood, exploring in the backyard and marveling at the changes that the seasons bring. For some adults, myself included this sense of child-like wonder in the isn’t lost. Understanding that the paintings of the exhibit are spaces in her parents and grandparents home, a feeling of familiarity is transferred upon viewing, as if I have been to the actual space and I am reminded of the garden behind my grandmother’s home as I remember from my childhood.

Becky SussKensington, Winter, 2010Kensington, Summer, 2010 - 11Oil on Linen

Page 5: Art and Memory-ICA Philadelphia 2015

Much like the previous two, this painting also reminds me of a room in my grandmother’s home, from the painted lamp, to the porcelain plates mounted on the walls, and the arrangements of the paintings behind the couch. If you were to change the wall color to a golden floral – print wallpaper and it was my grandmother’s living room. The fond memories of my time spent with my grandmother has a powerful effect on my appreciation of this painting, making it an instant favorite.

Becky SussLiving room, (six paintings, four plates)2015Oil on Linen