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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

There was some incredible chalk artwork out front that was unfortunately damaged by the rain during our stay. I guess all good things must come to an end, art cannot be contemporary forever.

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Sadie and I also talked about how the horses looked super sad in this one. Like… that’s my friend please stop… except they couldn’t do anything about it.

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

These oil paintings are just insane. Every one looks like a photo. I read into how railroads changed indigenous America so drastically due to the easy access they provided to the west, kind of sad. I also caught Sadie picking her nose here. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Back at the DAM for my birthday with my girl. The first of many visits post #ConArtInSitu era. I still look forward to doing some art writing just for my own enjoyment.

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Contemporarily hanging out in aspen with my bae. I find myself reflecting on the privilege to enjoy this beautiful world. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Week 8: 1) I was at my brother's graduation this weekend and didn't return to Denver until Monday night so I missed my opportunity to visit the Denver Art Museum this week. I may try and go on Monday, seems like a great way to spend Memorial Day. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

3. This piece tackles the concept of identity in a fascinating way. The bodies are faceless and genderless, composed of hundreds of eyes, maybe noting the idea of constant public judgement and perception. The break between the two represents when the artist moved from Haiti to the US. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

2. This redux of the classic “Atlas” sculpture is a super interesting take. It stands on an African art history novel, carrying Eurocentric texts on his shoulders. I think this notes how European art is based on the important findings of African art. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Week 7! How we feeling??! Mooooooooooo What do you call the cow on the right? Ground beef! #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Week 6: 1. Walking into the DAM, love this wooden horse, reminds me of the skeleton horses from Minecraft. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

16. How rapidly or slowly do the meanings in a work reveal themselves to you? For me, it really depends on the piece. Sometimes I am struck with creativity that guides me to think deeply about a piece, but sometimes I feel like I'm just staring at shapes and colors. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

4. Two types of rattles shown here. I couldn’t believe this bird was a rattle, I assumed it was just piece of woodwork. Such incredible craftsmanship and woodwork. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

3. The plaque notes this as a depiction of the connection between land, sea, and air, by intertwining a frog, salmon, and thunderbird. So fascinating. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

2. And this, carved glass from 2001. I wonder how you carve glass, if they had laser technology by then or something of that sort. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Week 5! 1. It is so crazy to me how people really wore things like this just 2 centuries ago. It comes from British Columbia so it makes sense that they needed attire of such warmth. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

6. Our final day at the MCA sees me posted by Ana Maria Hernando’s “Florescence” and “Los Aliados”. These are two grand, colorful pieces appreciating the natural beauty of Earth’s creations, which I felt fitting on this beautiful Earth Day. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

1. Week 4: How do we start? I immediately start taking pictures of art, writing down how it makes me feel off rip. I like to then formulate my initial feelings into more rhetorical prose that can help readers understand and share that feeling. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

23. Finally, Williams addresses the importance of knowing your audience when writing about art. There is a vast difference between academic writing and general public writing. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

22. I was fascinated to see that evidence is an important piece of contemporary art writing, just like any other genre of writing. You must back your claims in order to avoid empty "artspeak" #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

21. Reading further into Williams' work on how to write about contemporary art, really enjoying it. One of the core concepts is differentiating explaining and evaluating art. I think his point is very interesting that most artists jump to evaluating without properly explaining before. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

20. Look at the glow emanating from the main room. It demands your curiosity, makes you feel remiss if you didn’t at least give it a peek. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

19. I also love how volumous it is, it really exaggerates the lush, boastful beauty of the veil. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

18. I adore the lighting in here. So pleasant on the eyes, I just look at it for hours. Such bright vibrant colors usually do the contrary, not in this case. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

17. I wanted to reflect on the difference reading the plaque can make. Before reading, I just saw a wall of dumplings, maybe I could’ve made some conclusions about the diverse shapes and colors, but the backstory on how it was crafted really changed my perspective for the better. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

16. From the grand scheme the diaspora reminds me of the iSpy book series. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

15. I found this collection fascinating too. Not the most beautiful or perfectionist dumplings, one is even broken open and missing its filling. Alas, these represent the beauty in our imperfection and struggle. How our differences are welcomed within our communities. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

14. Sammy ends her dialogue noting how dumplings are a theme throughout her whole collection: a carefully packed vessel containing a rich filling with stories of family, community, migration, and history. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

13. I liked this collection of dumplings. Such a unique combination of shapes and surfaces. It represents the diversity that runs throughout our communities. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

12. One of my favorite existential thoughts is to think about the lasting impact you choose to add to your personality from the people in your life and the experiences you face. The dumpling wall shares a similar sentiment: you are a mural of your culture and surroundings. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

11. This collective dependence is a metaphor for diaspora itself, as Sammy describes: “the way individuals and cultures are forged through contact and mutual influence. Each dumpling bears subtle variations in form, reflecting distinct traditions and a collective transformation. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

10. The creative choice Sammy took for how the dumplings were fired fascinates me too. All 500 dumplings were fired together in a 2,000 degree atmospheric kiln. In this kiln, objects have a great impact on one another, changing their heat and shape. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

9. Sammy continued with this concept of unity by inviting other creators, family, and friends to come and form dumplings by hand that represented their culture. Soon, 500 dumplings were crafted and fired. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

8. For Sammy, dumplings became a unifying idea for her and a distant cousin. She writes about establishing a relationship with her cousin over the shared memory of their grandmother’s dumpling recipe. She describes it as a unifying “conduit”. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

7. Dumplings are a universal concept. Countries all over the world have their own rendition of a dumpling. In Poland, a perogi. In Nepal, a momo. In Italy, a ravioli. In Argentina, an empanada. They are a comfort food across cultures, something familiar and relatable. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

6. I’ll be focusing on the dumpling wall today, formally known as the “dumpling diaspora” crafted by Sammy Seung-Min Lee. I ate dumplings before this to prepare… #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

5. What kinds of echoes or resonances have you had about the work in your time since our visit? I've grown appreciation for the details in the ground underneath my feet. I stop and notice little elements of flowers, rocks, and grass. I slow my stride to watch a squirrel climb a branch. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

4. Can you imagine living with the work in your home? I absolutely can. I think it makes more sense to have it outdoors, but it is a beautiful piece I would love to have in and around my house. The hanging plants and textured rocks are just lovely. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

3. How does the artist's imagery work on your senses? The location of the garden is a huge factor of its imagery. The fact that it is on the roof of a city building means that you can hear, see, and smell everything around you. It feels like the Garden Of Eden amidst the chaos. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

2. How does the material work on your senses? For me, I wanted to touch the garden. The varying textures, shapes, and colors are so pleasing on the eye and I wanted to get grounded in the soil and feel the rocks. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

1. Week 3: How does the artist's choice of materials influence your reading of the work? I spent time with the rooftop garden, so the materials were vast and unique. The fact that they were all natural materials helped simplify my mind, appreciating how present and plentiful they are. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

24. Finally, Williams talked about how taking time to look at the minute details of art can help you understand it and appreciate it more. I certainly felt this way after spending the majority of my day with the garden this week. Small details help you appreciate the complexity. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

23. Another main theme that Williams encouraged was that anyone can enjoy art. You do not need to be an expert of insider, you just have to express your creativity and write freely. Also, art writing is a skill, something that you become better at with time, so practice! #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

22. Williams also talks about how interpreters should try and avoid "artspeak", or complicated jargon that makes art less accessible to the common person. I completely agree with this sentiment, because it makes art feel like a clique that the common person can't enjoy. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

21. Williams spoke a lot about how the purpose of art writing to translate a visual experience into language. This resonates heavily with me because I have minimal experience with contemporary art, and I just write about how it makes me feel. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

20. I also like this garden on the far side. It holds the only two trees of the four planters. I especially like the tree on the right, which bears a fascinating combination of green buds and dried brown leaves that look like flowers. #ConArtInSitu

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skete-davidson.bsky.social @skete-davidson.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

19. I love how the light hits everything up here. Because of the design of the building on the west side of the garden, the gardens are hit with strips of sunlight, making for a super interesting pattern that is pleasant on the eyes. #ConArtInSitu

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