For my compare and contrast essay, I chose DanDAN (2009) by Tabaimo and Darkytown Rebellion (2001) by Kara Walker. These two works appealed to me because both works of art are contemporary and are intended to elicit strong reactions from all viewers. When we look at the basic formal analysis of a work of art, we can always compare and contrast the formal elements. Some elements to always consider are: the medium, form, subject and content that can bring the art to life. However, no matter how someone chooses to analyze art, it will always give us a new perception and appreciation of the world we look at and live in daily and, of course, no interpretation is always correct. (Munsterberg) Darkytown Rebellion, by Kara Walker, is a work made using the Silhouette medium that was popular in the 1800s and 1900s. Although Darkytown Rebellion is a traveling installation, Walker was residing in Rhode Island when the piece was completed. The size may also change depending on where it is displayed, as this is a "room-sized" installation. danDan is also a traveling installation, but is considered a digital art/animation form. danDan was made in 2009 in contemporary times by Tabaimo while she was living in Japan. Again, the actual size of the installation varies depending on the gallery displaying the work. (Munsterberg)In analyzing Darkytown Rebellion for compare/contrast, the first thing I notice about this piece is that it is, by far, not your typical sculpture. The work depicts the iconography of the Old South from the early 19th century and consists of black silhouettes and white walls. This work is considered a Taylor 2 sculpture because of the li...... middle of paper ...... surface of normal everyday life; where Darkytown Rebellion depicts the tragedy of slavery. These two works of art give us a sense of depth, layers and reflection of light. Both contemporary pieces depict important events, but also using different mediums. One is busy and colorful; the other artwork is dark and all-encompassing. ("The Art Of Kara Walker")In conclusion, although these two works are contemporary installations, they have notable differences. From mediums to colors and even subject matter, these two artists have found a way to express the suffering that resides in the daily lives of their culture in very different but explosive ways. Even though they are far apart, viewers can see that similar, albeit different, problems exist all over the world thanks to these two brilliant women..