THE PIKES
ANNETTE MESSAGER
The work consists of subversive materials
from the eroded steel rods to the inter-winded fabrics of the deformed dolls.
My initial response to this construction of a display brought to my attention
the impression of a voodoo styled scene in which it expresses the differences
between the relation of male and female as well as the potential outcomes of
child’s play. The use of colour pencil to the miniature drawings of the
historic events has allowed the concept of child’s play to be involved and is
harmonized cleverly into the piece of work. These drawings are collectively
viewed in thin white paper frames which have also been, in other terms
“scribbled” onto, also giving the impression of an under aged approach to the
collection of work. The reason for displaying the various items on rusty old
steels rods, was to symbolize the idea of historic ways of displaying certain
items of which would have been beheaded people and goats. Therefore I get the
impression that Messager has used this as a method of displaying work, however
has actually used it as her work. Using this information I found it difficult
to appreciate the display of work in such a cramped and small environment. I think
that the Tate would have received a much clearer response to Messager’s work
from the public if itwere placed in a more open and public space. Therefore I found
it much more difficult to understand the idea that Messager was trying to carry
across as it was not accurately stated in the blog.
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