This is a piece by Nathan Coley.
First Response? I find this piece very pretty and aesthetically pleasing
Questions? “Why is this quote so important? Why is it set at a church? Is it meant to be religious? Is it site-specific?”
What type of work? In what categories? This piece seems site-specific and religious in some way.
What is the text about? I believe the text could be numerous things, however because it is placed above a church I believe it has something to do with the bible, and might be in reference to Heaven or God. Nathan Coley has stated that the piece was made to represent the importance faith, not specifically religious faith or something like that but more the general concept of faith.
Reaction after listening to Monologue? I think it was a very powerful and beautiful monologue and showed how much deeper the idea behind this piece is.
It doesn’t have a specific siting.
My views have not changed much since listening to Coley talk because I believe the piece in still about having faith and hope, and many people can interpret that or late it to religion.
Is contextual information essential to understand contemporary work? No I believe it is definitely not. If you would like to know the artist’s reason for making the piece and their connection to the piece itself then contextual information is good to have, however if you want to interpret the piece on your own in your own way then you do not need contextual information.
Is it an essential ingredient? No definitely not, however personally I do most of the time, if it’s a piece I find particularly interesting, like to know more information on it.
Personal Opinion: I find this piece very interesting and fascinating, because it has the ability to be interpreted in so many different ways by different viewers, besides it original use.
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