Posted by: Jeff Bruneau
Every time I think about this class, I always happen to reflect upon Damien Hirst's "Shark" that we viewed in class in the beginning of the semester. I do not view it as art at this point because I still can not help but classify things as art in the traditional sense but Hirst definitely provokes the thought great art has been known to do and it has definitely left an impression upon me. The shark, preserved through formaldehyde, is supposed to promote the fear of death, dismemberment, and danger. The shark does not necessarily strike me with a certain degree of fear but it intrigues me so much. I have always been one of those people who finds these great, powerful animals interesting and I was never one to take a pass on an episode from Shark Week; however, I think it really has to do with the improbability that one could be this close to a shark, ready to attack, and still live to tell the tell. The fact that you can even see inside the body without having to worry about getting eaten is pretty incredible. It does not feel right that this fish is out of the water and yet I can not help but stare at the picture and take it all in. The body is preserved so well that its awesome power just speaks for itself. For all the artwork we have seen, this is definitely my favorite one.
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