Minimalsim, Post Minimalism, Process Art, Arte Povera.

   

Frank Stella Minimalsim Pieces; The pieces catch my eye because of the interesting shape and seemingly different textures in them when the medium may be the same.

  Post Minimalsim artist Rachel Whitehead's pieces Embankment  (above) and Nameless library; 2000 (below) both interested my because of the sheer size of the works.

Process artist Richard Serra's Tilted Spheres and Fulcrum (1987) on the right both interest me because of the great size and the way the bends and movements of the metal draw your eyes around the piece.

Arte Povera artist Ondrej Mares's works Catapillar (top) and Gum Table (bottom) both interested me because it caught my eye.

3D Dot Structure Critique

For my final 3D dot structure I recieved a 3 for craftsmanship, 4 for concept and 4 for ambitiousness, and an overall impression grade of 3. My craftsmanship was pointed out with the amount of glue used to to collage the structure. Also the use of the supports they didint understand and it seemed like a way to cheat and get the 2inches out of it. However the ripped and tattered look was a plus for the critiquers and the use of found objects for the dots.

Larger than life Conch shell critique.

Overall I think for a first time working with carboard it went well, although thanks to Tony I know I have a ways to go. Performance and Object to body relation wise i did pretty well, I recieved a 5 from Kathy and a 4 from Valerie, however with my craftsman ship lacking Tony gave me a 1. My concept was good but craftsmanship wise i excecuted it rather poorly.

Final 3D Dot Structure and Accordian Book

The working process to complete the 3D dot structure, and puting the accordian book together out of all of my dot collage pieces.

Life Sized Cardboard, More.

Above are the photos of my progression of the larger than life conch intrument. First image the keys on the instrument that actually pop back up when pressed down. The last photo has the trumpet attatchment and spikes finally put onto the piece.

Object concept sketches and question answers.

Above are the sketches of my object from two angles, along with concept sketches of how to incorporate my object onto my body. First, used as a giant shell necklace, Second, used as a giant shell mask/hat, and finally a conch instrument; which is what I making. Finally there are the answers to the questions regarding the object and its making.

Art lecture, Rembrandt sketches

Above are two etchings by Rembrandt, one of my favorite most inspirational artists due to his realisic paintings and sketches. The second photo is one of Rembrandt's sketches of himself.