Presentation of comparisons of two artists.

As part of Remix and appropriation, we had to choose two pieces of art to compare, one digital and one other. I chose Bathers at Asnieres by Wilhelm Sasnal and Compression #17 from Tokyo Compression by Michael Wolf.

I found it easier this time, I think because I am getting more used to the idea of presenting, my feedback was good, same as previous feedback.

New word-Avant-garde-Originally a French term, meaning vanguard or advance guard (the part of an army that goes forward ahead of the rest). Applied to art, it means that which is in the forefront, is innovatory, which introduces and explores new forms and in some cases new subject matter.

Another drawing session!

Here are more practice people from our sessions, I'm finding that I enjoy this aspect of drawing far more than I used to!

New word-Assemblage-Art made by assembling disparate elements often scavenged by the artist , sometimes bought specially.

Drawing sessions

Recently, during our Monday morning drawing sessions, the best part of the week, we have been required to draw people. On one particular day, we were given our drawing tools, we couldn't choose so I thought I wouldn't enjoy it as much as I was given purple chalk! I was really pleased , surprisingly , with the result:)

We are rarely asked to create a straight forward drawing though, there is nearly always a twist!

Sometimes it is just using light or shadows, other times we have to draw someone, but morphing into something else.





New word-Appropriation_As a term in art history and criticism, this refers to the taking over, into a work of art, of a real object or even an existing work of art

Remix & Appropriation

For my main project I was making a diorama inspired by a picture of my mum as a sixties teen. As I have been making miniatures for some time! I had to stretch my abilities a little so I decided that I would also film my miniature scene and make a short movie of it.

I was feeling less anxious about this presentation as I was quite pleased with my finished pieces, so that took away some of the nerves.

My feedback from my fellow students was good, I think I will still always be a bit flustered when faced with an audience, but I am definitely feeling more confident than at the start of the term.

My Movie on Inspiwrit blog

Remix & appropriation Flickr photos

New word- Diorama- a miniature scene "capturing a moment in time"