Sherrie Levine ‘Statement’ 1982; Art in Theory 1900-2000, Sherrie Levine. (Harrison & Wood, 2003) , Levine’s Statement (1982), in this short written piece, she bemoans the lost of originality in art. She says that everyone is copying the past and there are no authenticity left. She notes: “A painting’s meaning lies not in its origin,... Continue Reading →
3-2-3 Research point 3 (Hands & Feet)
3-2-3 Research point 3 (Hands & Feet) Investigate the significance and symbolism of hands and/or feet across cultures and reflect on this in your learning log. For example you might ask yourself: why in some cultures is it not acceptable to show the soles of ones feet? How does the meaning of a hand gesture... Continue Reading →
3-2-2 Exercise 1.1 Body as canvas
3-2-2 Exercise 1.1 Body as canvas UPDATED [19 & 24th Mar'20] An update has been included after tutor feedback. Reflect on the decision process for this exercise in choosing - Hands (look for the red 'Update' a little before the halfway point in this blog.) See the revised image... Continue Reading →
3-2-1 Project 2 – Becoming an Image – Research 2
3-2-1 Research point 2, Boo Ritson The artist Boo Ritson uses the body, clothing and hair of her sitter as a canvas on which to paint, constructing works that sit somewhere between painting, sculpture and photography. Investigate her working processes in books, journals or online. What kinds of questions do you feel these works raise?... Continue Reading →
3-1-4, Research point 1 (Rego, Althamer & Others)
3-1-4-1 Research point 1.1 Paula Rego Uses models, masks, costume and props, as well as working with her muse Lila, to construct complex and often unsettling visual narratives within her paintings. Documentation of her at work in her studio provides real insight into her working process. In the video Rego says the following statement that... Continue Reading →