What do you understand by the word 'claymation'?
Claymation's is a characterized objects made out of clay, and photographed in a progression so when these images are projected in order, movement is displayed. The word claymation was created by artist Will Vinton, the world renowned inventor of claymation films such as Chicken Run and the Corpse Bride.
What is meant by the term 'surrealistic Garden of Eden'? and 'all that is natural goes awry'?
By looking at the photo of 'experiment', I can identify the meaning of surrealistic garden, Nathalie Djurberg's interpretation of a garden of eden, is a warped and strange twist on the ideas of a garden of bliss and tranquility which usually comes to mind when garden of eden is mentioned. 'All that goes awry' describes the unrealistic designs of the objects in "experiment'. The website 'Designboom' - (http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/6886/nathalie-djurberg-experiment-at-venice-art-biennale-09.html) describes the work as 'both terrifyingly
disturbing and artlessly sweet'.What are the 'complexity of emotions' that Djurberg confronts us with?
Feelings associated with Djurbergs work would be described as strange and out of place. As the objects created are quite unusual.
How does Djurberg play with the ideas of children's stories, and innocence in some of her work?
Djurberg's creations play with the ideas of children's stories through the themes, characters and objects used in her artwork. Ideas expressed in Djurberg's work include mythical/beast like creatures and innocent children which was a common occurrence in children's stories.
There is a current fascination by some designers with turning the innocent and sweet into something disturbing. Why do you think this has come about?
I think artists are trying to get their viewers to take a more in-depth approach to their art whilst trying to get them to understand that life is not always about the beauty of things but understanding that its is can be strange and odd also. It is also something that is different and can be viewed as quite controversial as it is not the norm for people to be attracted to the ugly and unattractive side of any object.
In your opinion, why do you think Djurberg's work is so interesting that it was chosen for the Venice Biennale?
I believe that this work by Djurberg was chosen due to the strange insightfulness of its unworldly aurar. It captures the audience of both children and adults as the colors and shapes of all the different objects are eliminating. I also think the display created takes a longer time to observe than a oil canvas hence, entertaining the guests for longer.
I think that it is her way of showing the opposite translation of the Garden of Eden. Compared to what everyone already thinks of its beauty and peacefulness. In my opinion it make is an interesting art piece and makes the viewer think. The scenes are very out of depth and twisted.
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