Post#12 Marlene Dumas

    Marlene Dumas would be considered to be an postmodern artist, in her artworks she combines human emotion to her pieces of art. She uses postmodern visual strategies to explain and describe what is present without speaking. Strategies such as text and image, appropriation, and hybridity complements her work. In "The Woman of Algiers" Marlene Dumas uses her creation of art to make a conceptual statement that is clearly shown. It gives the viewer their perspective on her art. This also relates to the feelings and expressions of its viewer's. Marlene Dumas is considered to be an postmodern artist.

Post#11 Marlene Dumas " The Woman of Algiers's"

The artist of “The Woman of Algiers's " in the year of 2001  is Marlene Dumas, she was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1953 and currently lives and work in Amsterdam. The artwork is based on a photograph that was shown in a French newspaper by the name of L' Express.  Marlene Dumas used oil on canvas to create the work of art. I chose this work of art because I found the image to be quite unique and interesting. In this artwork a naked woman is held back by two men, her female areas are censored by black rectangles. In a quote by Marlene Dumas she stated, “I am dealing with emotions that everyone feels. But I'm always conscious of this tension between knowing that you are making an object, a physical thing, and being aware that you are also referring to things [the emotions] that cannot actually be painted. If the painting works, that tension is in there ". Her statement is what sets the tone while she created the artwork this is why I chose this piece of art from Marlene Dumas.

POST #10 St.Peter's Basillica Vatican City

This is a sign from Basilica Di San Pietro in Vaticano City. This picture was taken by a person on the inter net by the user name of Pickle Deli Square, this photo shows that women who wear blouses that show their cleavage and midriffs including men that expose their chest were not allowed to enter the city. Only women and men who wore shirts that were not revealing were allowed to enter the city. I chose this photo because there should not be a restriction on what someone wears, it is their choice and that it is a cliche because the city wants people to be a certain way and that is wrong. People should be free and have the right to choose what they wear and how they wear it.

POST # 9 "Forget Me Not" curated by Jan Petry

This painting that was curated by Jan Petry, it has some of the postmodern strategies such as re- contextualization. In the 19th century New Englanders engaged in painting themselves and members in their family as well. In that time period painting people or themselves was a source of status, people liked to look at paintings that showed statesmen and generals. This relates to re-contextualization because artist created  portrait's that defined how life was like, and by using those elements to design something new was part of re - contextualization as well as appropriation.

Post #8

My first quarter of art in high school was not what I thought it would be. I anticipated it to be all about drawing and learning about colors and shapes, but it was really about learning the many principles and elements of art and how they made up an artwork. I enjoyed participating in projects and activities such as the exquisite corpse and the accordion book, I was challenged by using all the elements and principles of art into a composition. I see art differently, I view artist's work as something new and unique. Art not only express the artist's emotions but it can connect to the world. Blogs was a transition from regular work which made it hands- on so students can see how art can be represented in numerous of ways. Viewing and judging art is important, if one person does not like a particular work of art they are likely to talk negative and dislike the art. I was taught various things in art this quarter but one thing I must say gaining the knowledge and enjoying doing it is what made this quarter good.

Post #7

  1. When working on the accordion book I learned that you can demonstrate principles and elements of art.I learned that artists uses these concepts to create a work of art. All art is displayed differently, and what may not look good to others may just be as creative and personal. I also learned it is good to make positive comments and not hurt peoples feelings. I was informed of this when I was evaluating another classmates blog.

  2. What I found enjoyable about the project was the students had a choice about the way they wanted to create their accordion books. There were some limitations to the project but mostly the thoughts and ideas flowed through the students mind. I believe creativity was key and taking the time out to think of ways to add your own style was what I also enjoyed about the project. I liked the poem I made for the book , it described the elements and principles in a new form. I found that to be exciting as I wrote down words and added several other elements and principles.

  3. What I found challenging about the project was how I  had to incorporate all the elements and principles of art. With most people I had to come up with a way to display those concepts, at first I was confused as to how I should start the project. Thoughts didn't flow through my mind when thinking of a design and that was hard to do. Adding more colors and shapes to my book was also challenging, and thinking of ways to make my book look nice. I didn't want to add too many items to the project I did not want it to be unsatisfactory.

  4. If I were to make another book I would change my design, instead of using small shapes such as squares and rhombuses. I would make larger ones that stand out, I believe that would look better. I will most definitely use different color paper. I'll use warm colors such as orange and scarlet red. That would make the new book more interesting and exciting, I feel that I would be more fascinated with the project.
  
    The accordion book was a project that I was not familiar with at first but during the process I enjoyed spending time on it. While making the book I "connected" with it and made it my own, I'm happy that the project turned out for the good.

Post#6

Artist: Mirabelle Studio
    
      I chose this handmade book by Mirabelle Studios because it included several elements of art. Line and Movement, texture,emphasis and many others. I like the design that was created and it stands out to the viewer which is emphasis, I believe that the image express movement as you can see the lines that create the image's shape. Principles of art were used I see rhythm, this particular handmade book brings out emotions
external and internal. It can also make someone feel good yet feel bad because there are many strong points and tension, connections can be made. This book is truly a work of art.

Post#5

Artist: Lynne Taetzsch

I notice Texture and color in Lynne Taetzsch's abstract drawing.The different colors are deeply shaded than others which provides a smooth and rough feeling to the artwork.Gradation was used  to make a change from small shapes to larger ones, I see movement as well, it guides the viewer's eye to each part of the work.

 

Post#4

Artist Casey Kotas
   
   The artist Casey Kotas uses many different types of elements of art but two elements of art that I see is Texture and Line. Texture is being used in  transition from smooth to grainy inside the artwork, Line is also being used to create circles and patterns.Emphasis is in the artists art it draws attention to the most important parts of the work such as the darkened circles. Movement can have the viewers eye all throughout the work of art, and that is happening in the work.

Post#3

Painting Leonid Afremov Artwork
Title:This world in my paintings
  This oil painting is about a woman who is playing a cello she is playing passionately the woman is in deep concentration about her cello.The painting has many colors that expresses her mood. Anger is in her eyes.The woman plays her cello with fire and intensity, the paintings portrays beauty as well as elegance.
   Questions for the Artist.
1.what expressions does the woman give?
2.Did the woman go through anything when she was a child?
3.What inspired you to create this oil painting?
    Theme.
The theme of this oil painting is determination the woman is determined and focused about her work. Nothing can slow her down. she puts her best foot forward.

Post #2

When reading " Race and Gender Criticism" there were several key issues that stuck out to me. As I was reading I noticed what I call problems in the art industry, In Western art establishments white males who are in the industry judged female artists those of color included based on their skills and design. Those men also stereotyped female artists originality. I believe artwork in general shouldn't be based on how the painting/sculpture looks but what it portrays and how it makes people feel. Problem number two, one woman of color and three white women out of seventy-one artists were allowed to attend Modern Art in New York. Artists should attend galleries if they don't "qualify" for the shows. Women have been talked about in a negative way for years and I think if a women can accomplish their goals and share their feelings in a positive perspective then they should be valued as something excellent.

1. Is it okay to judge someones artwork when a person didn't take the time out to examine it?
2. Do you believe that women in the art industry should be appreciated for their work?
3.If the tables were turned do you think it's a double standard if men were stereotyped for their work and not women?

My first art experience.Post#1

I was introduced to art when I was in the seventh grade. My class and I were making masks for a performance, instead of making the mask by using paper machete I used a different kind of material. The new material that I was unfamiliar with felt hard but placed in water it turned soft and smooth. I was told by my teacher that the class will be putting it on our face, the class was shocked when they heard what we'll be doing.To my surprise I was the very first volunteer everyone said that I could do it.As the material was placed on my face it felt cool but as my teacher started to put more on my face the new material hardened, it also covered my nose. When I took the mask off and washed my face the mask had the same features that I had, I was filled with excitiment.