Lauren Berkowitz 'Physic garden' 2013 by

Lauren Berkowitz 'Physic garden' 2013 by https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7 CULTURAL FRAMEWORK en-us 2016-08-10 00:33:14 UTC 2016-08-16 23:25:18 UTC hello@padlet.com mdavine https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117845981 Q1 due to the lifestyle and quirkiness of Melbourne, the work could have been created to reflect this or to reflect the sustainable actions we can take to help our slowly dying earth. The new development of medication could cause her to want to include medicinal plants in order to show how we can organically grow products instead of forcing growth upon nature. The work was specifically made for the space in the exhibition, the space and the way the work was presented is very clinical, showing the viewers she has responded to her experience of science ad art.

Q2 I believe the recycling and the use of medicinal plants is reflecting the culture of the twenty first century. The constant development of medicine could have suggested the reason for the use of plants. The use of take away containers and old bottles shows could represent what is bad for our environment, could potentially be good for our environment and used in so many different ways. The use of native plants contrasting with the plastics and medicinal plants could represent the collision of the natural landscape and what todays society is doing to harm the land and native people.

Q3 The use of plastic and plants could be symbolising how plastics are negatively influencing plants, or impacting plants. The Australian native plants could represent the her identity and the Australian landscapes overall beauty.

Q4 The work doesn't really affect the artists gender as in todays society gender so diverse, the work could have been potentially created by a female or male. An open minded person would see the work as the work, regardless of the gender.

]]> 2016-08-10 00:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117845981 claforgia https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117845996 1) The artist produced this to show the changes and the sustainability of Australian landscape
2) Australian plants are used to reflect the culture in which it was made.
3 ) Indigenous Australian plants are symbols of Australian culture and the sustainability of the culture. As edible and medicinal plants are used, they are also cultural symbols
4) I don't think that the sex of the artist is a reflection of the artwork.]]> 2016-08-10 00:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117845996 mbaker33 https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117845997 1. The artist produced her artwork in the form of a Physic garden in the Museum of Contemporary Art, in order to communicate the importance of sustainability and the changing Australian landscape to her viewers. She has presented the work clinically in order to present issues of science and nature. The viewers of this artwork are able to interact with the work and get up close and have a personal interaction with its presence.

2. Berkowitz uses Australian plants to reflect the Australian culture. The artist used reusable and Eco friendly materials such as the edible plants, a recycled table and the plastic pots to enhance the significance of her work and create a relevant subject matter.

3. The artist has used indigenous plants to implement the cultural symbolization in her work. These plants are important to Australian culture, and this allows for the people viewing the work to feel a strong connection with the work.

4. I feel that both female and male artists have the ability to explore the same topics and issues, however I don’t feel that by looking at this work you would be able to identify whether or not the artist was female or male, this enhances the meaning of the work.

]]> 2016-08-10 00:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117845997 ecevans https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846006 1. A personal reflection of sustainability and expressing life among flora that we should be protecting, as well as maintaining that cycle of life within all aspects of wastes to protect the earth. Using real life materials associated with the meaning and messages, she created a beautiful and powerful work to convey.

2. The subject matter being 3 dimensional and large in size and organic, natural materials, it adds to the culture of the work.

3. Evidence of cultural symbolism includes the types of materials and how they have been put together to make a large piece with significant meaning. Nature is all around us and therefore is a broad aspect of culture, but incorporated is also a clinical perspective and looks as if these medicinal plants have something to do with the overall meaning.

4.]]> 2016-08-10 00:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846006 Physic Garden jabarker1 https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846026 1. The artist, Lauren Berkowitz produced this work because the wanted to reflect on the sustainability and the changing of Australian landscapes and the way that Australians don't celebrate the native plants. The way the light is shining on the plants may represent a surgery table, a clinical feeling. Presenting the work almost like a research table, to examine. In the form of a Physic garden and was an Melbourne exhibition in 2014.
2. The aspects that reflect the culture as Berkowitz is using raw and artificial materials. This could reflect on the way we are effecting our environment as in recycling and pollution.(sustainability, nature, global change).
3. There is evidence of cultural symbolism as they are Australian plants (Aboriginal) and medical plants. The way the plants are getting examined, the viewers are invited to approach the work to see the plants.
4. The only idea that I get from gender is that both male and female do gardening and have an interest in flowers and plants. The female qualities to this could be the beauty of the work, the colours of the plants. It shouldn't regard the gender though. ]]> 2016-08-10 00:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846026 eharrison5 https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846049 1.Berkowitz produced the work “Physic garden” so as to convey her views on sustainable gardens and recycling products. She combines elements of man and non-man made things, to show that the two can work together in harmony, and uses plastic containers to give viewers the knowledge that things can be recycled and used for everyday things such as planters. Perhaps Berkowitz wanted to reflect our modern day culture of throwing things away all the time, and our lack of knowledge, but love and care of plants and nature.

2.The indigenous plants reflect the culture the artwork was made in because through the use of indigenous Australian plants, it gives the piece a sense of identity and history, as well as care for the natural landscape of the land. By using recycled plastic pots, bottles and takeaway containers, she is commenting on Australia’s recycling system, but also different ways that these things can be recycled at home.
3.Through the use of indigenous plants, culture is evident in the work, as she is giving the viewer an insight into the Australian landscape and background in nature.
4.The gender of the artist is not given through the work, nor do the ideas of the piece reflect their gender. Males and females can use plants, nature and recycled products in their art. In this particular art piece, there is not really any evidence as to the gender of the artist.

]]> 2016-08-10 00:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846049 averhagen https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846072 1. Berkowitz artwork 'Physic Garden' has been developed from the use of natural, found and recycled objects. Her sculpture has a combination of man and non- man made objects, which work together in harmony. The use of plastic containers give the overall piece a environmentally friendly feeling.
2. The plants are Australian natives, which gives the piece a sense of identity and history. The use of different materials such as plastic, which gives the sculpture a artificial feel.
3. Culture is symbolic in this artwork, which is seen through the plants being under direct light which allows the audience to have a closer viewing of the piece. Feels like it gives an insight to the Australian culture and the beautiful landscape.
4. The overall piece doesn't reflect a specific gender. Males and Females can have the same impact on the piece because in todays society both genders can develop this piece. ]]> 2016-08-10 00:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846072 sdrosario https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846107 1. Berkowitz produced this work as a reminder of the types of gardens that were cultivated during war times, such as the Chelsea Physic Garden in London and the Victory Gardens. Being an Australia artist, Berkowitz uses native plants and also makes a comment on how Australian culture perceives plants and how explore how our society finds different ways to reuse items.

2. The plants used in the artwork are native to Australia and are both medicinal and edible, making a living comment usability of flora in today's manufactured society and implores viewers to consider their own gardening skills to cultivate a reusable source of medicine and food in conjunction to recyclable products in Australian culture.

3. Evidence of cultural symbolism in Berkowitz' work can be seen through the way the plants are placed in recyclable containers, emphasising the potential uses of the featured plants and how society tends to through them to the discard them rather than acknowledge their used in daily life.

4. Every artist is entitled to their own style and personal aesthetic regardless of tradition gender norms. While the featuring of plants may have been assumed to be created by a female artist years ago, in our modern culture it's up in the air who could have conceived this work.]]> 2016-08-10 00:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846107 ssandapa https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846197 1. Berkowitz had produced an installation artwork called ‘physic garden’. This sensory indoor garden was created to explore the idea of nature and the environment, specifically the practice of sustainability in today’s society as well as Australia’s changing landscape.
2. The use of indigenous plants and part of the subject matter may have been used to represent Australia’s environmental culture and native flora. The idea of sustainability that Berkowitz was trying to express is an issue that continues to be addressed in our society. We are forever coming up with ideas f saving the environment and more than ever, we are seeing the importance of preserving our land and environment.
3. The use of edible and medicinal plants have been used; maybe to suggest how important plants are for our health and lifestyles and how important it is to protect our environment. The use of a recycled table and pots in this artwork could represent the idea of sustainability and that by re-using and recycling old thing- you are helping the environment and creating somethings beautiful. The plants, all different and unique could represent diversity and the beauty of Australia’s flora and the fact that they are all thriving in the re-used pots can help stress the benefits of sustainability.

4. The ideas explored in “physic garden” can be explored by both males and females. Many males and females address the issues of sustainability and the environment in their artmaking and just because this piece is a garden, doesn’t mean that only females can create this piece.

]]> 2016-08-10 00:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846197 1. lmonagle1 https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846225 The artwork was created ]]> 2016-08-10 00:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846225 eharrison5 https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846267 1. Berkowitz produced the work “Physic garden” so as to convey her views on sustainable gardens and recycling products. She combines elements of man and non-man made things, to show that the two can work together in harmony. Perhaps Berkowitz wanted to reflect our modern day culture of throwing things away all the time, and our lack of knowledge, but also her love and care of plants and nature.

3. I think that through the use of indigenous plants, culture is evident in the work, as she is giving the viewer an insight into the Australian landscape and background in nature.

4. The gender of the artist is not given through the work, nor do the ideas of the piece reflect their gender. Males and females can use plants, nature and recycled products in their art, meaning that an artists' work is not dependent on their gender.

]]> 2016-08-10 00:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846267 lmonagle1 https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846279 1. The artist created this artwork to express her views on recycling, sustainability and to represent Australia's flora and landscape

]]> 2016-08-10 00:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846279 jsaladrigas https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846285 1. The artist had produced this work in order to draw and reflect on sustainability, that is the conservation of natural resources, and also the forever-changing Australian landscape.

2. The plants themselves reflect the depletion in our natural resources, more importantly the necessity in conserving these resources. The artist explores the ideas of a changing Australian landscape by using everyday items such as plastic bottles. The artist also explores the relationship between science, research and nature through the clinical set out of the plants and lights

3. I think the native Australian edible and medicinal plant represent Australian culture.

4. I do not think that the artwork reflects on the artist’s gender, more so it reflects on Australian culture and the culture of sustainability. Female artist may explore different ideas through a more feminist viewpoint, they may be more aware of certain inequalities between themselves and the male gender.]]> 2016-08-10 00:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846285 gkaur5 https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846331 1. The artist Lauren Berkowitz has produced her artwork through the influence of the Chelsea physic garden in London and also the Victory gardens cultivated during the wars, while also reflecting on the sustainability and the evolving Australian landscapes for the purpose of expressing an idea of culture and for research purposes, allowing the audience to survey the scene displayed. Through the use of a constantly growing medium she demonstrates the idea of using plants for diverse uses such as healing by using plants as she uses both edible and medicinal plants are used instead of using medicines from pharmacies.

2. Lately the western society is developing a culture that is relying in modern day advancement as we go to doctors and pharmacies when dealing with the treatment illness and sickness. Berkowitz’s physic garden indicates to olden day uses of plants to cure and heal people using and that perhaps todays society is becoming more and more relent on modern day facilities rather than trying to keep traditions alive. She tries to imply the idea of trying to bring plants for the purpose of medicine as she reflects her artwork back to the sustainability and the changing landscape of Australia.

3. There is evidence of cultural symbolism as the artist uses edible and medicinal plants to symbolise olden day practices of using plants to heal and treat people when developing a sickness or illness.

4. The ideas of the work are not a reflection of the artist's gender, instead is a reflection of Australia's sustainability and the developing landscape of Australia through use of symbolizing plants for diverse uses rather than the usual use of them. I do not feel as though there are any differences between genders exploring different ideas for their artwork instead it is what the artist is intrigued by and is compassionate towards regardless of gender influencing their artworks. ]]> 2016-08-10 01:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/117846331 lmonagle1 https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/118504709 Anne Zuhulka’s “Cronulla, Jewel of the shire” was a photograph taken as part of Anne Zahalka's Homeground! series of photographs. All the photographs are based off paintings from the 1930s found in hotels and old pubs. Zahalka's photographs comment on the cultural stereotyping and represent the shifts that have occurred in gender, ethnicity, sexuality and lifestyle. The photo shows a Islamic women in traditional style Islamic clothing but in bright blue and red, holding a surfboard on a beach. The women is very covered up with only her face hands and feet able to been seen, I interpret this work by thinking it's a commentary on cultural and religious stereotyping by showing the traditional Islamic cloths in untraditional colours in a situation where most people would judge her for dressing the way she is. ]]> 2016-08-16 23:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ydauguet/3d20efzsc4o7/wish/118504709