museum of modern art

       

             In Bruce nauman’s work ive noticed some of them have the same paranoia and “something is missing” sensation it gives out to the viewers. The theme that most spoke out to me is the “seeing and being seen” as described by the participatory structures 1970

While walking in circles or should i say in “squares” since it consists of four walls and televisions that let you see others behind you or see yourself if you do it correctly.  Nauman’s method of artwork can be seen as straightforward but thats what makes it boggling, as seen in:

Clown with video surveillance,1986

There are no doors in these toilet stalls so whats the point in the surveillance camera? Everything about this picture describes nauman’s theme it causes discomfort. The composition and canvas can be seen as uneven which adds into the whole distorted vibe. Notice the cut out next to the clown? Yes that really sets off this piece it is a real woman next to a cartoon drawn clown, we will never know what it symbolizes we can only theorize that is what most nauman’s pieces are even with or without descriptions.