Reviewing Peer Responses to Artwork

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1.) When looking at Project #1, I agreed with a majority of the elements or principles that the artists listed with the images.  I felt balance and line were the best representations for the elements and principles for both artists and mine too.  One picture that I thought could have been represented better was color.  The one artist chose a beautiful flower to represent color, which I really thought played up its importance.  However the other artist chose to use a series of boat covers that were either red or black.  I felt there were better and more vivid examples of color that could have been used.

There were some photographs in which there were more than one element or principal in the photograph.  One element that was seen in many of the photographs was color.  For example in one artist’s representation of emphasis, which showed a picture of a yard with a white seagull in the left side, color was seen as well.  The seagull not only represented emphasis but also color because the white stood out against the green grass and tree leaves drawing the viewer’s attention to the bird.  Also for the photograph of pattern shows various shades of red in the car seats make the car pop out from its surroundings. 

2.) When looking at project #2 there were a couple of images that were the same as my own.  These pieces included Cinema by George Segal and Anne Arnolds sculpture of Charlotte and Charlie.  The reasons theses images were selected were also very similar to my reasons.  For example, Charlotte and Charlie interested the student for the same reason as me.  We both wanted to know what the artists intentions were in creating these pieces, and if there was a reason that they were placed facing each other for a reason.  Cinema caught both of our attention because it almost looks as if a real man is standing there about to put up a movie title for us to view.  We both agreed that this is likely to have been created to show the profound impact that cinema has had on our society.

3.)  One image that my peers picked that interests me now is Untitled by Andy Warhol.  I most have missed this picture on my visit to the gallery because I don’t remember seeing it, but it really grabbed my attention on my peer’s blog.  The emotions that are seen in this picture show hatred and pain, and make me feel sadness when looking at it.  I would like to know what Andy Warhol’s intention was in printing this photograph taken by Charles Moore.  Was he trying to show the racist hatred that was occurring in our society at that time? Or is he trying to remind us never to forget the horrible racist events that occurred in our nations history?

4.)  I felt that the process of reading my peers reflection was very helpful.  I liked seeing their perspectives on the pieces they viewed at the art gallery that were different and similar to mine because it helped me to see the pieces of art in a different light.  I also liked seeing their examples of the principles and elements compared to my own because I think it helped me improve my understanding of these concepts.  I think that some of my examples could have been better thought out after viewing my peer’s blog postings.  Overall, I think it was a very valuable experience in my learning process.

5.)  I found the comments listed under my blog insightful.  I wish that my peer would have expanded on my elements and principles a little more giving me some constructive criticism on what I could have represented better.  His positive attitude towards my perspectives made me feel that I had a good understanding the material that I have learned so far.

Module six: video review

Installation Art Video:

1.)  One concept I learned from this video is that installation art is three-dimensional artwork that uses the space around it and within it.  It forces the viewer to interact with the whole environment around them.  Another concept I learned from the video is that installation art can take many forms.  As seen in this video installation art can use anything from hazardous wastes to an entire building.  A final idea I learned from the video is that installation art can take weeks to months to complete.  Moving and installing installation art often requires special teams of people to complete.

2.)  Both the video and the book offer many fascinating examples of installation art.  The video gave a more in depth definition of what installation art is and also offers the example of video installation.  As shown in the video, video installation is an extremely sophisticated form of installation art and is dominating the art world today. 

3.)  I felt the video was extremely fascinating because I knew very little about installation art before this. I never knew the vast variety of material that could be used to create a work of art before this.  What really surprised me was the example of the artist who used hazardous waste in his work.  This artist even said that people were describing the waste as beautiful after leaving the exhibit. 

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Glass and Ceramics Video:

1.)  One concept I learned from this video was that glass is made from sand, & it is not a true solid, but a liquid that stiffens when it cools.  Another concept I learned was the fact that the organization of the crystalline structure determines the quality of the product.  Fine China and Bricks and floor tiles are made from different types of clay using different temperatures to obtain their quality.  Another important idea I learned was that ceramics are not only used in art, but also are used for medical devices such as hip prostheses, and they are well tolerated by the human organism.

2.)  The glass section of this video was very similar to the information presented about glass in our book.  The video however provided more techniques on how to shape glass (blow torch), and gave a deeper analysis of stained glass.  The ceramics or clay portion of chapter twelve in our book was also very similar to the video.  The book seemed to focus on more of the artistic uses of ceramics while the video provided other uses for ceramic materials as well.

3.)  I really enjoyed this video a lot, especially the portion dedicated to Ceramics.  I had some previous knowledge of glass because of a recent visit to the Corning museum of glass, but I really have never studied ceramics in detail.  I thought it was so fascinating that ceramics could be used in cars, in the kitchen and in the medical world.  This video helped add to my understanding of the Craft worlds because it explained the processes by which glass and ceramics were made, but also showed the many purposes they served.

Through the Eyes of a Sculptor Video:

1.)  There are several important concepts I learned from this video.  One concept was the fact that sculpting can and usually does involve several different types of craftsman.  For example, the person creating the model,  the person who does the molding, and the sculptor themselves.  Another concept I learned was the sound of marble when you hit it will help determine its quality.  Checking the sound of the marble will also help determine if there are any cracks in the block or piece.  One final concept I learned is that sculptures often are not completed until they are in their final resting spot.  For example, pieces of marble are often left in between fingers or limbs during shipping to ensure there is no breakage.

2.)  This book offered several examples of different types of sculptures and the methods in which they were formed.  The video however focused mostly on a sculptor forming a human figure in sculpture.  The video gave an extremely informative presentation of the step by step process in which a sculptor goes through to create a piece.

3.)  I felt that the video was very fascinating and really expanded on the human figure in sculpture.   My one criticism of the film was that I wish they didn’t show the history of sculpture and its early origins in the middle of the film.  I think they should have began with this section and then followed with the sculptors process of creating his sculpture.

Art Gallery Visit

A.)

George Segal, Cinema, 1963, Plaster illuminated Plexiglas and metal

            This piece of art grabbed my attention as soon as I turned the corner into the room.  At first I had to do a double take to see if it was a real man just acknowledging the work.  The illuminated lights reminded me of all the glitz that comes with the Hollywood and cinema business.  I really liked how the artist only showed one letter being put up on the cinema side so that the viewer could really imagine any movie title going up there.

Tom Wesselman, Bedroom Painting #40, 1978, oil on canvas

            This picture really interested me at first because of the use of bright colors and almost life-sized objects.  I really wanted to know what the woman was staring up at, and where she was and why she was so excited.  After looking at the title, many of my questions were answered.  It seems as if the woman is lying in her bed looking up at her mate possibly getting ready for a kiss or embrace.  Her open mouth almost looks as if she was laughing and the curtain blowing in the wind creates movement and action in the painting.

B.)

Jim Dine: Child’s Blue Wall, 1962, Oil on canvas, wood metal and light bulb

            I felt a connection with this piece of artwork in particular because it brought me back to my childhood room that I grew up in.  The light bulb that was on in the corner reminded me of the nightlight I had in my room that would shine up and create shadows on my wall.  I remember imagining different shadows walking across my room at night, and creating stories to go with them.  I think that this was the artist’s intention, to evoke the child in us.

Giacomo Balla: Dinamismo Di Un Cane Al Guinzaglio, 1912, Oil on Canvas

            This painting in particular was one I remembered from one of my first visits to Albright Knox.  I was only nine at the time, on a fieldtrip for school.  I didn’t have as much appreciation for different kinds of art as I do now, but this painting in particular really stood out.  I loved the way in which the artists used several strokes to make it look as if the dog is walking and wagging his tail.  It reminded me of my little dog growing up and his excitement as we would go on a walk.  I feel that anyone with a dog would feel a connection with this painting.

C.)

Lee Bontecou: 1960: Untitled, welded steel, canvas and wire

            This piece of art was very interesting and almost disturbing at the same time.  When I first saw it I initially didn’t like it because it made me feel very uneasy and almost frightened me a bit, but after looking at it for a while I really wanted to know its purpose.  I think the fact that the author named it Untitled was very appropriate, because it left the viewer up to decide what its meaning was.  For me in particular, it reminded me of an eye of a powerful machine, ready to take over society.  Maybe that was what the artist was trying to portray, that our society is one day going to be overcome by our own advances.  I would really like to know what the author was thinking when creating this piece.

Anne Arnold: 1971, Charlotte, Acrylic on canvas over wood

This was one of the first pieces of art that I saw in the gallery that really grabbed my attention.  This sculpture really interested me, but I really wasn’t sure of its meaning or purpose.  The pig almost has an angered look in his eyes with his eyebrows raised and ears perked at attention.  The size of the pig is also much larger then any normal sized pig.  I wondered what the author was trying to convey with the sculpture, was she trying to show an angry animal that was about to get in a fight, or was the pig a symbol for something else?  Also at the art gallery, the pig was placed directly in front of another one of Anne Arnold’s sculpture of a cat.  I wondered if this was done intentionally to create a different meaning.

Logo Project

1.)  I was initially a little nervous about creating my own logo.  Although I see logos constantly in everyday life, creating one for myself seemed like a challenge.  I wanted to make sure it represented myself properly, but also would grab the viewer’s attention. I chose to do my initials inside of a high heel shoe because I feel like it represents my creative side as well as my love for fashion. 

2.)  When creating my logo I utilized the Logo design Portal website as well as the PowerPoint to help with the process.  I wanted to make sure the logo expressed what I stand for.  I decided a black color would appear the most professional and making my initials a bolder font helped to make them stand out and grab the viewers.  I felt that putting my initials inside of the front heel of the shoe would create a focal point for the logo.

3.)  The most important discovery I made when creating my logo is it is important to get a second opinion.  When I had made my sketches initially, I had wanted to use a bright color to really make my name stand out.  When I showed my friend my ideas she suggested that the color might take away from the logo itself because the viewer will be so distracted from the brightness.  I think that especially in the case of designing logos, it is important to have a second opinion because they will share their unbiased views of your work.

4.)  The most important information I learned from the PowerPoint was the basic laws and principles.  I never realized how important the law of proximity; the law of closeness, the law of similarity and the law of experience were in created a logo.  Without a balanced mixture of the three of these laws, the logo is likely to not convey its purpose.  The most important thing I learned from the videos are the fact that it is important to look at your logo in terms of symbolism as well as the representation of the business or idea.  For example when creating the logo for the DA ground in “Graphic Design: What’s in a logo”, they went through a long process of creating symbols to use with the DA group writing.  They went as far as making sure that the font was futuristic to represent their modern brand.

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