Beth Wilson: Lucid Dreaming, Wherever You Go, There You Are

According to the way in which Barrett described how to effectively criticize art, Wilson's critique is exemplary.  She gives us insight into the background of the artworks and artists that allows for deep insight into the pieces.  She does not get wrapped up in describing the art in a complicated or confusing way.  Using eye-catching phases such as "inventiveness" and "impenetrable tangle of wires" she both captures the readers attention and describes the pieces very accurately.  Wilson also makes many cultural references, likening the pieces to famous movies and places.  In that regard she is very engaging to the reader.  The rich imagery she uses in physically describing the art makes it very easy to picture it visually.  The way that Wilson is able to engage with the reader is definitely her strong point.  In reading the article, I felt more like I was talking to a friend who was telling me about an exhibition they saw, rather than reading a dry, academic-style critique.