Monday
On this day we shared our proposals for our final project with our small groups to get some sort of feedback. I was unprepared and I didn't really have all 3 of my artists down since I was still in the brainstorming process. We also turned in our sketchbooks to as well. Class was cut short on that day so we got out early.
Wednesday
We had our final field trip at the McColl center in Uptown Charlotte. I was a little confused finding the place but eventually I found it. The place was quite interesting. It used to be a church until they converted it into an Art exhibition. On that particular day, I think they were showcasing Mexican artwork since they were practically everywhere. It was nice to see all the pottery and embroidery of the Mexican culture. The place was quite small but I believe the place also has programs or classes you can take if you're interested. It was definitely a great experience to be there.
Reading
When we think of the word "Success," we automatically assume it's something positive because of the connotation. Depending on the person, success is valued differently and the outcome varies. To some people, they believe the key to success is to gain recognition from the public where as others see the key to being successful is by becoming social to gain ideas and influences. As an artist, you'd want your art to be seen and known but by creating art just to strive for recognition isn't key. To be content with yourself as an artist, you should focus on your work itself and put aside fame. People shouldn't lose faith in their ability to develop original concepts fearing the potential of no or less fame. Happiness and success should really be about being able to do and be what you want to.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Final project
Title: ManiFantastation
Theme: High Fantasy
Artists: Thomas Kinkade (Textbook), Cao Fei (ART 21), Ted Nasmith
Curatorial statement
Fantasy is defined as a product of the imagination, particularly things that are impossible or improbable. It is a creative notion that we’re capable of doing without having any real experience. The ManiFantastation features the work of fantasy that emits an imaginative setting. Although some of the work of the Artists vary in concept and form, as viewers, the works capture our minds by allowing us to create and visualize a secondary world that seems existent.
Cao Fei, born in Guangzhou, China in 1978, depicts her work by exploring the lost dreams of the young Chinese generation and their strategies for overcoming and escaping reality. In her cinematic work “Cosplayers”, it incorporates a surrealistic plot with people dressing up as video game characters engaging in combat within their imaginary world.
Ted Nasmith, born in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, is most notably known as an illustrator of J. R. R. Tolkien's works — The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien himself, personally saw some of Ted's artwork and thought that his interpretation of Bilbo the Hobbit was too childlike. This feedback encouraged Ted to take on more of a literal approach in which he began painting luminist landscapes and Victorian neoclassical styles of Tolkien's work.
Thomas Kinkade, born in Sacramento, California in 1958, is self-proclaimed as the "Painter of Light." His paintings typically consist of glowing highlights and saturated pastel colors and often portray in harmonious settings such as gardens, cottages and streets. Thomas Kinkade's work doesn't really involve any fantasy elements but seeing his work really makes you envision a setting that is ideal or nearly perfect to which is too good to be true.
Theme: High Fantasy
Artists: Thomas Kinkade (Textbook), Cao Fei (ART 21), Ted Nasmith
Curatorial statement
Fantasy is defined as a product of the imagination, particularly things that are impossible or improbable. It is a creative notion that we’re capable of doing without having any real experience. The ManiFantastation features the work of fantasy that emits an imaginative setting. Although some of the work of the Artists vary in concept and form, as viewers, the works capture our minds by allowing us to create and visualize a secondary world that seems existent.
Cao Fei, born in Guangzhou, China in 1978, depicts her work by exploring the lost dreams of the young Chinese generation and their strategies for overcoming and escaping reality. In her cinematic work “Cosplayers”, it incorporates a surrealistic plot with people dressing up as video game characters engaging in combat within their imaginary world.
Ted Nasmith, born in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, is most notably known as an illustrator of J. R. R. Tolkien's works — The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien himself, personally saw some of Ted's artwork and thought that his interpretation of Bilbo the Hobbit was too childlike. This feedback encouraged Ted to take on more of a literal approach in which he began painting luminist landscapes and Victorian neoclassical styles of Tolkien's work.
Thomas Kinkade, born in Sacramento, California in 1958, is self-proclaimed as the "Painter of Light." His paintings typically consist of glowing highlights and saturated pastel colors and often portray in harmonious settings such as gardens, cottages and streets. Thomas Kinkade's work doesn't really involve any fantasy elements but seeing his work really makes you envision a setting that is ideal or nearly perfect to which is too good to be true.
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| Cao Fei A Mirage, 2004 |
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| Ted Nasmith One Morning Long Ago, 2005 |
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| Thomas Kinkade Everett's Cottage |
Monday, November 17, 2014
Public Service Poster
My intentions of this project was to do something witty and comical. I came across many websites with funny one-liners and phrases but the one that sparked my interest the most was the line "You don't know what you have until it's gone." The phrase has a philosophical meaning to which it applies to us all whether or not we choose to believe. I didn't actually do any research on the subject per se, but as the phrase states, it is about taking someone or something for granted.
http://www.buzzle.com
Inspiration
My inspiration for my idea consisted of just looking at images of funny PSA flyers on the internet.
Process Work (Refer to previous post for initial designs)
My first approach to the poster consisted of what may seem a little unprofessional. I received feedback on changing the orientation, font type, and some just didn't understand the message. I admit, I was pretty vague on my focus because the toilet paper roll really didn't offer any substance to my message. I also received great suggestions from Ms. Rothrock and Jeff, so I took the advice into great consideration when revising my poster.
During my revision of my poster I decided to change the orientation to landscape, removed the faces on the toilet paper, rotated the paper roll, added some torn paper, added "Be grateful" at the bottom, trash can, changed font and included a border. I was pretty content with this design and received more positive feedback than previously, but I felt there were some minor adjustments needed to be made.
My final poster is pretty much the same as my second design with some tweaks. I decided to scrap the "Be grateful" at the bottom since I felt the message and subject should be more clear now. I also rotated the paper roll so it looks like it's actually falling into the trash.
Self-Reflection
I really enjoyed this project since it correlates to what I want to do in the future as a Graphic Designer. I think I could have done a lot better if I had more time but in spite of that, I am quite pleased with the results.
Friday, November 14, 2014
M 11/10 & W 11/12
11/10
On this day, we got into our small groups and showed what we had done so far in our flyers. After that, we went around the tables commenting on each other's work on a sheet of paper. It was nice to see what everyone had done. Some hand drawn theirs and others created theirs digitally. Upon reading my comments, some people didn't understand what I was going for and thought it was related to recycling or whatsoever. My quote was "You don't know what you have until it's gone." It basically means to don't take things for granted and even the trivial things can make a difference. My intent of this project was to do something humorous but still meaningful since it's something a lot of us deal with it today. However I can understand why people thought that way because I used a toilet paper roll as my focal point.
On this day, we got into our small groups and showed what we had done so far in our flyers. After that, we went around the tables commenting on each other's work on a sheet of paper. It was nice to see what everyone had done. Some hand drawn theirs and others created theirs digitally. Upon reading my comments, some people didn't understand what I was going for and thought it was related to recycling or whatsoever. My quote was "You don't know what you have until it's gone." It basically means to don't take things for granted and even the trivial things can make a difference. My intent of this project was to do something humorous but still meaningful since it's something a lot of us deal with it today. However I can understand why people thought that way because I used a toilet paper roll as my focal point.
11/12
We were given another opportunity to revise our projects for one final critique. On this day, we hung our posters on the board and one-by-one we critiqued the work. Many of the posters ended up looking different than before and were greatly improved since the last critique. I think the critique went well since we got to talk out loud rather than write on paper. I received some a great feedback and I will take them into consideration when constructing the final product.
Friday, November 7, 2014
M 11/3 & W 11/5
11/3
On Monday we got into our small groups to discuss ART 21. To be honest, I didn't watch the videos so I didn't know much about the artists. After that, we presented our proposals within our groups. I only had one but I think I'll use it as my last resort since I think it's sort of cliche. After doing some thinking and hearing the ideas of my group members, I think I may go for a humorous idea.
11/5
There was no class today since it was a work day. I managed to do some research regarding my idea and I'm quite pleased with what I have so far. Now I just need to start the designing process.
On Monday we got into our small groups to discuss ART 21. To be honest, I didn't watch the videos so I didn't know much about the artists. After that, we presented our proposals within our groups. I only had one but I think I'll use it as my last resort since I think it's sort of cliche. After doing some thinking and hearing the ideas of my group members, I think I may go for a humorous idea.
11/5
There was no class today since it was a work day. I managed to do some research regarding my idea and I'm quite pleased with what I have so far. Now I just need to start the designing process.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Class Notes
10/27
We were introduced to our next project which deals with something political. To be precise, we'll be creating a public service poster. I am quite excited about this project since I finally get to work on the computer to design something. There were a couple of examples shown to us in class but I particularly enjoyed the Washing machine ad that addresses media corruption. It took me a while to understand the message but once I got it, I thought it was spot-on brilliant. To begin this project, we must first think of questions such as "What gets you mad? What leaves you speechless?, etc." then build from there. I sort of have an idea in mind on what I'd like to do but first I'll probably fiddle around on Photoshop or Illustrator to see if I can execute it properly. I'm not quite the person to pre-plan something.
We were introduced to our next project which deals with something political. To be precise, we'll be creating a public service poster. I am quite excited about this project since I finally get to work on the computer to design something. There were a couple of examples shown to us in class but I particularly enjoyed the Washing machine ad that addresses media corruption. It took me a while to understand the message but once I got it, I thought it was spot-on brilliant. To begin this project, we must first think of questions such as "What gets you mad? What leaves you speechless?, etc." then build from there. I sort of have an idea in mind on what I'd like to do but first I'll probably fiddle around on Photoshop or Illustrator to see if I can execute it properly. I'm not quite the person to pre-plan something.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
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