FRO 2012: BWA

My favorite workshop would be hands down the Rubin Museum of Art. Though I expected a big building comparable to the Met, the small yet airy space could not have been more fitting. The stairs, as well as the layout really got to me. To top it all off, there was this sense of quiet peace that made me want to just shut up and get lost. The fact that it used to be a store was incredible, especially because they kept the staircase that tied everything together. To be perfectly honest, the majority of the art didn’t appeal to me. I only saw a fraction of the gallery that day, so I’m eager to go back. In the constantly moving pace of city life, the tranquil little piece of the Himalayas really brought about a sense of balance. Some of the deity pieces seemed almost tacky, but the prayer room was absolutely serene. I was never a fan of any artwork depicting mankind or its many gods, but the artwork of the geography was nothing short of breathtaking. I definitely look forward to going back during the week of midterms and taking a little time off to calm myself. I never really appreciated the level of depth that Himalayan art contained. It was definitely the most enriching workshop so far. Plus I hear they have a nice lounge that’s worth checking out.