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
Friday, October 24, 2014
10/20 & 10/22 Class notes/Reflection
On Monday, class to was moved to the Rowe building so we'd have more room to engage in exercises. First off, we were each given slips that told us what we had to perform. We then got in groups and had to act out what we had. My slip said I had to be a puppy that greets everyone in the room so I crawled around sniffing the classmates. It was pretty awkward and uncomfortable but it was quite fun. After that, the whole class had to dance from one side to the other. It was quite funny seeing everyone having to do this but like I said, it was still quite fun.
Wednesday was presentation day. Everyone got in their costumes and we had a photo shoot. It was really cool seeing everyone's costume and how they designed it. After the photo shoot, we were paired in random groups and had to act out for about one minute. My costume was a ninja so I was paired with a Balloon-armored samurai, an Indigenous girl with a hand-crafted spear, and another person I didn't know what her costume was honestly. Anyways, we had an impromptu showdown that was pretty well done. I really liked how every time the Balloon-armored samurai got hit, he'd pop one of his balloons. I thought that was pretty funny and clever. The remaining groups did a great job with their performances as well. They really showed interaction among each other and it flowed nicely.
My costume was a ninja. I chose to dress up as a ninja because it's something i've always enjoyed doing as a child. In addition, I guess it sort of fits my personality of being quiet and sly. Originally I wanted to have a light saber to make sounds but unfortunately I couldn't find one in time. I also wanted to have some sort of ninja stars dangling on my outfit but that didn't work out as well. Overall, I'm quite happy with my results and how well my group performed together. It was an enjoyable experience and a relief to do something else that is different for a change.
Wednesday was presentation day. Everyone got in their costumes and we had a photo shoot. It was really cool seeing everyone's costume and how they designed it. After the photo shoot, we were paired in random groups and had to act out for about one minute. My costume was a ninja so I was paired with a Balloon-armored samurai, an Indigenous girl with a hand-crafted spear, and another person I didn't know what her costume was honestly. Anyways, we had an impromptu showdown that was pretty well done. I really liked how every time the Balloon-armored samurai got hit, he'd pop one of his balloons. I thought that was pretty funny and clever. The remaining groups did a great job with their performances as well. They really showed interaction among each other and it flowed nicely.
My costume was a ninja. I chose to dress up as a ninja because it's something i've always enjoyed doing as a child. In addition, I guess it sort of fits my personality of being quiet and sly. Originally I wanted to have a light saber to make sounds but unfortunately I couldn't find one in time. I also wanted to have some sort of ninja stars dangling on my outfit but that didn't work out as well. Overall, I'm quite happy with my results and how well my group performed together. It was an enjoyable experience and a relief to do something else that is different for a change.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Mint Museum
On Saturday afternoon I attended the Mint Museum. This was actually my first time visiting the place. I've driven passed the place many times but I've never actually gone inside. Overall it was a nice experience to see all the variations of art from different eras.
The first photo sort of looks like they're voodoo dolls. Although they're creepy looking, I do like the exaggerated features. I also admire the details of the hands and feet of the woodwork.
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| Ancestral Screen, Nduen Fobara, 20th century Nigeria, Kalabari Ijo Peoples, Pokia Family Workshop Wood, pigments, iron Collection of Charles and Kent Davis |
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| Epa mask, 20th century Niger'a, Yoruba Peoples, Ekiti region, Adeshina Family Workshop Wood and pigments Collection of Michael Gallis |
Masks of Mexico
These masks are just frightening. Especially the Diablo ones. Apparently these masks are worn during certain holidays to re-enact the journey of shepherd children to honor the infant Jesus and the devils impede their trek. But I think the representations vary depending on certain areas in Mexico.
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| Jaguar Mask 20th Century Mexico. Zitlala or Acatlan area, Guerrero Leather, paint, metal, boar hair, painted cloth Gift of Gretchen and Nelson Grice 2012.87.13 |
Fashion Silhouettes
Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of the silhouettes. But I did get photos of traditional clothing of Traje in Guatemala.
Miscellaneous
These photos sort of give me that Victorian Era feeling.
I don't remember what area these were from, maybe Central America or Mexico, but it had a lot of pottery and these clay figurines or some sort. I have to admit, they're pretty adorable.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Reading & Art 21 response
Lorna Simpson
Lorna's type of work addresses political, cultural, social and racial significance. She typically focus on the dehumanizing aspects of a black american living in urban society. I thought it was pretty interesting on how she photographs people from the shoulders down. By doing this, it really gives you a sense of mystery on the person's characteristics or individuality without knowing their face. Although I'm not too fond of her work, I certainly agree that by confining an artwork to black and white only, the tone of work truly evokes emotional purity of something rather than color.
Jeff Koons
He is known for his reproductions of ordinary objects such as balloon animals produced in stainless steel. He has a mastery of turning banal objects into high art icons many people can enjoy. I thought it was really cool how he has a community of elaborate helpers who each work on certain parts of a project. The environment seems like an enjoyable environment for an Art enthusiast to be at too. I was astonished at how he has his assistants color code each specific value in a work piece, so that they could execute his canvases and sculptures as if they had been done by one person.
Lorna's type of work addresses political, cultural, social and racial significance. She typically focus on the dehumanizing aspects of a black american living in urban society. I thought it was pretty interesting on how she photographs people from the shoulders down. By doing this, it really gives you a sense of mystery on the person's characteristics or individuality without knowing their face. Although I'm not too fond of her work, I certainly agree that by confining an artwork to black and white only, the tone of work truly evokes emotional purity of something rather than color.
Jeff Koons
He is known for his reproductions of ordinary objects such as balloon animals produced in stainless steel. He has a mastery of turning banal objects into high art icons many people can enjoy. I thought it was really cool how he has a community of elaborate helpers who each work on certain parts of a project. The environment seems like an enjoyable environment for an Art enthusiast to be at too. I was astonished at how he has his assistants color code each specific value in a work piece, so that they could execute his canvases and sculptures as if they had been done by one person.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
10/8 Wednesday class notes
We were presented with our next project which deals with Fantasy. We are to make an outfit and perform using movements to make sounds. I have to say I'm a bit nervous and It'd be really awkward for me to dress up in class. The part I'm worried the most is actually crafting the outfit since I have no experience in sewing whatsoever. I could ask my mom for help but I'm a big boy and I've never asked her to do anything in relating to this kind of stuff. At this time, I have some ideas in mind but I'm still narrowing down on which would be easier to pull off. We have about a week to do it so I think I should have enough time to brainstorm.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Ecology project reflection
I am pretty satisfied with how my project turned out. Initially I had no idea or plan on what I would do but after going out there and just taking photos I had decided to take pictures of stuff relating to biology. I went to several spots to take photos such as my home backyard, the greenway around campus, crowder's mountain and local parks. Honestly I didn't decide on my theme until the day I started putting my photos together. I had noticed that I took more photos of organic material than any other things so I decided to go with that. Presentation day went great. Everyone had varied ideas and themes so it was neat to see their photos and intentions behind them. Overall, I think this project was great. It has helped me appreciate photography more and understand the subject matters.Sunday, September 28, 2014
9/22 & 9/24
On Monday we were introduced to our third project which requires us to take photos. I have to say this is probably one of the most difficult projects so far since I'm not really proficient at taking photos. Our theme is Ecology so I guess that should be a little bit easier.
Wednesday, our class were divided into small groups or pairs and we were to attend locations on campus to take some photos for ideas. It was a great idea but unfortunately it had to occur on a rainy day. I went to the Greenhouse for the first time and took several photos of the plants and cacti there. They were really interesting because there were a lot of bizarre ones that I've never heard of. It was a pretty fun exercise and it brought in some inspiration. After that we met in our new groups and presented our proposals. I didn't really have anything since I wasn't sure what I wanted to do yet. I'll probably just take some random photos and if I like them, I'll start from there. Sometimes when I do plan things out, I usually do something else other than my initial ideas.
Wednesday, our class were divided into small groups or pairs and we were to attend locations on campus to take some photos for ideas. It was a great idea but unfortunately it had to occur on a rainy day. I went to the Greenhouse for the first time and took several photos of the plants and cacti there. They were really interesting because there were a lot of bizarre ones that I've never heard of. It was a pretty fun exercise and it brought in some inspiration. After that we met in our new groups and presented our proposals. I didn't really have anything since I wasn't sure what I wanted to do yet. I'll probably just take some random photos and if I like them, I'll start from there. Sometimes when I do plan things out, I usually do something else other than my initial ideas.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
ART 21 Responses
Martin Puryear - His work definitely gives me a sense of Time. From the primitive tools he uses to his wooden work, it just immerses me into events of the past and present. His "Ladder for Booker T. Washington" caught my attention the most because it greatly depicts the notion of a progression towards something.
Kara Walker - I really enjoy seeing her work because each silhouette evoke special meanings. Some of her work look grotesque and over-exaggerated but they truly depict the sufferings and torturing of slaves. It's really interesting to see how paper cut outs could create or reference such tragic events.
Sally Mann - At first I thought it was strange how she'd take photos of the most unusual things like dog bones and her naked children. But as I watched through the clip, I now understand how she wants to capture the raw and genuine state of moment. The black and white photos, although seem plain, really show the intensity of what's going on in that exact time/place. The photos of her young naked children are really unique too because they display a theme of innocence and freedom.
Kara Walker - I really enjoy seeing her work because each silhouette evoke special meanings. Some of her work look grotesque and over-exaggerated but they truly depict the sufferings and torturing of slaves. It's really interesting to see how paper cut outs could create or reference such tragic events.
Sally Mann - At first I thought it was strange how she'd take photos of the most unusual things like dog bones and her naked children. But as I watched through the clip, I now understand how she wants to capture the raw and genuine state of moment. The black and white photos, although seem plain, really show the intensity of what's going on in that exact time/place. The photos of her young naked children are really unique too because they display a theme of innocence and freedom.
Class/Project Notes
On Wednesday, the class was divided into groups and we were to discuss Kara Walker. I didn't see her ART21 videos but from the images I've seen of her work, they're really unique. She is best known for her black silhouette cut outs that are placed on walls. They are not just some small cut outs but sort of like a mural. I've noticed that each of her cut out characters typically have some sort of movement like it's doing something. I guess you could say her work is a narrative and incorporates some kind of historical event.
Thursday was the presentation day of our Time/video projects. I think everything went smoothly and it was really cool to see various work of others. I liked how everyone had their own style of work so it didn't seem like I was seeing the same thing over and over. Overall I think I did okay but I feel like I should have done more to my video. My video consisted of Legos but I think I should have gone beyond that and added better scenery and possibly more characters. However, due to the time frame, I was only able to use less than anticipated.
Group member critique
Libby - I admire the fact that even though you said you weren't keen at doing this type of stuff, the results of your work really show the effort you into this project. It was an interesting concept to see all the shapes converge and stack on one another. I think the setting was fitting too because it seemed like the shapes all came to life within the workshop to have a communion or something. The only suggestion I have is perhaps it would look more fluid if you had increased the frame rate but maybe that was how you intended it to be. But either way, you did a great job.
Thursday was the presentation day of our Time/video projects. I think everything went smoothly and it was really cool to see various work of others. I liked how everyone had their own style of work so it didn't seem like I was seeing the same thing over and over. Overall I think I did okay but I feel like I should have done more to my video. My video consisted of Legos but I think I should have gone beyond that and added better scenery and possibly more characters. However, due to the time frame, I was only able to use less than anticipated.
Group member critique
Libby - I admire the fact that even though you said you weren't keen at doing this type of stuff, the results of your work really show the effort you into this project. It was an interesting concept to see all the shapes converge and stack on one another. I think the setting was fitting too because it seemed like the shapes all came to life within the workshop to have a communion or something. The only suggestion I have is perhaps it would look more fluid if you had increased the frame rate but maybe that was how you intended it to be. But either way, you did a great job.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Wednesday 9/12
On Wednesday, everyone brought in their 3 story boards for their animation. Instead of the usual group discussion, everyone just went around each table and comment on each other's proposals. It was great because I got to see everyone's storyboards and it really helped me come up with additional ideas. I've got a lot of helpful feedback but after reading them, I might reconsider doing something else than what I brought in. I like my current proposals but I think it'd be difficult to pull it off within the time frame that's given. We shall see...
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Project Response
Reflection
I was surprised to see that I wasn't the only person to use popsicle sticks for my project. However, the projects were very different as mine was more representational and the other wasn't. Looking back I think I should have done something more interactive and abstract rather than this. There wasn't much feedback from the audience because I guess everyone didn't really know what we were suppose to do.
Group comments
Libby - Your project gave me a warm and welcoming sense. I interpreted it as something that’s nurturing and motherly. I view the colorful balls as children who are still young and innocent who dwell in their mother’s nest. I think the piece definitely reveals the theme of play because you get the sense of playfulness and it just makes you want to interact with the objects. I really liked the simpleness of the work and how it could also be ambiguous. My only critique would be perhaps, you could have made it into something interactive. But nonetheless, I think you did a great job expressing whatever you had intended.
Jesse - I enjoyed seeing the varied crafts of your origami. They were very impressive because honestly, I don't even know how to do any. I view the origamis as something that's full of life. Something that people and their families come together and just have fun. I think the work does contribute to the theme of play because it involves hand crafting techniques. My suggestion is that maybe you should have involved the class by having them make something.
Tygee - Honestly, I didn't quite understand your project when I first saw it but after hearing your explanation, I thought it was pretty interesting. I like how you used something so simple but yet the simplicity conveys much more. I interpreted your project as reminiscence. I don't know but it just brings me back to my childhood playing with action figures, having my toys fight each other and doing all these movements. My only suggestion would be, maybe you could have filmed like a short stop motion action sequence of the wrestlers or something. But I think the photos you took were probably elaborate enough.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Project
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Proposal: My initial idea was to create something out of recycled newspaper. After getting feedback from my peers I decided to choose the idea of creating miniature objects out of popsicle sticks. I decided to choose this proposal because this was something I've never done before in my life so I wanted to give this a shot. In addition, this idea seemed like less of a hassle and a lot easier to work with..JPG)
At first, I was having some difficulties constructing a house especially the walls. Some of the sticks were not properly aligned so it was frustrating trying to align the walls side by side. In addition, I couldn't figure how to get the walls to stand straight without falling down. This annoyed me very much and I wanted to change proposals but after numerous attempts and using hot glue, I finally managed to get the walls up.
Research: My research consisted of Googling images of popsicle crafts for inspiration. However, I did find one artist by the name of David Hrobowski that really intrigued me. His work consists of what he calls Riffstick; a repeating idea or pattern of glued popsicle sticks & its variations. When glancing at some of his work, you can't even tell if they're made of popsicle sticks until you look closer. He mainly creates popsicle stick furniture and they're astonishing. He even made a chair out of sticks and surprisingly, it was able to hold him. Mind-blowing!
http://riffstick.net
Overall, I am quite satisfied with the results. It was a lot harder than I expected but I thoroughly enjoyed every hour constructing them. My design of the house turned out to look more of like a chicken coop rather than an actual house so I decided to go with that.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Week 2 - Class notes
This week we were divided into groups for discussion. On Tuesday, my group discussed about particular artists and art in general. Although I didn't contribute much, it was interesting to hear everyone's perspective and opinions. On Thursday, were divided into groups again but this time we had to present our proposals of our first project. Each members were to critique each other and state if the idea would work or not. I am very satisfied with the feedback I received and I will take them into consideration when creating my project.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
ART21
Jessica Stockholder
It was really interesting to see how someone takes mundane objects, and turn them into a work of art. Although the outcome isn't extraordinary, it was still really neat to see everyday objects come in place resulting something much more. I certainly agree that her work poses some kind of possibility in a world than the one we experience as mundane.
Arturo Herrera
I enjoyed seeing and listening to his interpretation of Art. It's fascinating to see that he is very versatile. He is very knowledgable in paper art, painting, photography and sculpture. He works meticulously when creating a project and plays around with what he has to get the right look or spot.
It was really interesting to see how someone takes mundane objects, and turn them into a work of art. Although the outcome isn't extraordinary, it was still really neat to see everyday objects come in place resulting something much more. I certainly agree that her work poses some kind of possibility in a world than the one we experience as mundane.
Arturo Herrera
I enjoyed seeing and listening to his interpretation of Art. It's fascinating to see that he is very versatile. He is very knowledgable in paper art, painting, photography and sculpture. He works meticulously when creating a project and plays around with what he has to get the right look or spot.
Scoping an Audience
Thomas Kindade's work is predictable but yet sophisticated. Although he sounds egotistic, he claims that one in every twenty American homes own a Kinkade work. His work is somewhat cliche and it is easily accessible to family homes. The visualization of his work offers a sense of tranquility in which allows the audience an escape into a perfect dreamworld.
Charles Ray takes on an unsual approach in his work than others. It's very different and difficult to understand. His work challenges his audience's perception and really questions the mind.
Both artists are unique in their own ways as one offers an escape route to a fantasy and the other challenges our perception of ordinary things.
Charles Ray takes on an unsual approach in his work than others. It's very different and difficult to understand. His work challenges his audience's perception and really questions the mind.
Both artists are unique in their own ways as one offers an escape route to a fantasy and the other challenges our perception of ordinary things.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
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