Week Fifteen - Exhibit Critique

 1. Which projects did you review?
I reviewed “Natures Finest” by Demi Flynn as well as several more, but enjoyed this one the most.

 2. Why did you select the Exhibit you critiqued?

I researched several exhibits, but finally decided on this one, because I was impressed by the images and flow of the exhibit.

 3. What challenges did you face in writing the critique article and how did you overcome them?

I was challenged in writing the critique article, because I have never had to analyze another peer’s work. I found it difficult at first to make decisions on what to judge and what not too. In the end I came to the realization that my opinion is what matters, because as the viewer and analyst I need to express what I think and how the exhibit makes me feel.  

 4. How do you feel about critiquing your peers work?

I felt confident after finishing my assignment and receiving my grade for the assignment that I could accurately analyze my peers work.

 5. Would you like to read the critique your peers wrote about your Art Curation Project?

Yes, I would, because this would be helpful in the review process of my work.

 6. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your finished article and why?

I would rate my finished article a nine, because I did the best that I could to complete the assignment to my ability. I only rate it a nine, because there is always room for improvement.

 7. Did you enjoy working on this project?
Yes, I did enjoy working on this assignment very much. I was impressed with how everyone else did their exhibits. I learned a lot from reviewing their work.

Week Fifteen- Art Gallery Visit #3: Self-Portraits Art Making/Material Exploration Blog

These pieces of self-portrait are some that I reviewed when doing the art exhibit project. They are some of the most famous paintings around the world.

                                                            Pablo Picasso "Self Portrait"

  

Van Gogh's "Self-Portrait"

 

 Mona Lisa

 

Original Picture

 

Completed Picture

 

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

I found all three of these pieces to be interesting. They inspired me to explore different ways to complete my own piece.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

I selected to use oil pastels as my media, because it allowed me to use a media that I was not familiar with using. I also picked this media, because I thought it looked unique

 3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

I was challenged in learning how to use to oil pastel feature. It was difficult at first, but after some practice, I got the hang of it. I started my portrait by using pencil to make the necessary shapes and filling them in with the different pastels.

 4. How does this piece represent you?

This piece represents me best, because I am sitting at my grandmother’s house where I grew up wearing my favorite black hat and blue shirt. I think that anyone who knows me would say that this is a good representation of myself.

 5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

I used many elements and principles in this portrait including lines, shapes, color, texture, contrast, emphasis and pattern. I used all of these elements and principles to create a life like self-portrait.

 6. Did you enjoy working on this project?

I enjoyed working on this project very much. This project allowed me the opportunity to view many different types of self-portraits. It also allowed me to overcome the challenges of creating my own self-portrait. This was one of my favorite assignments this semester.

 7. What do you think of your final artwork?

I really think that my final artwork is impressive and realistic. I think that moving forward that I will continue to obtain a higher skill level, which will result in my future work being much better.

Week Fifteen - Video Review Blog

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Greenberg on Art Criticism: An Interview by T. J. Clark: This video discusses the types of art criticism by identifying and analyzing different artist’s pieces of work. Through this, you are able to distinguish the artist’s criticisms through their work. I enjoyed this video because it allowed me to better understand art criticism and how it is identified.  

Jackson Pollock: Michael Fried and T. J. Clark in Conversation: This film discusses Jackson Pollock’s work and the effect of such work. Many questions have been raised, because of Jackson Pollock’s artistic style. The two people in the video go through the process of art criticism in analyzing Jackson Pollock’s art. I found this video to interesting, because it relates well to the project we just completed and expands on the first film.

2. Do the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project? If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

Yes, the videos relate to the creation of your Art Criticism project. The videos provide an explanation of various types of art criticism. This is done by analyzing artwork and discussing other artist’s art criticisms.

3. What is your opinion of the films? Do they add depth to understanding of art criticism?

I enjoyed the films, because they provided a different perspective beyond the text and different details about both subjects that I found interesting. I was especially interested in how these videos related to my project and the key concepts about art criticism.

Reflection Journal - Process in creating this Art Curation Exhibition.

Reflection:
I think that the hardest part of this project for me was deciding on a topic for my project. After some research on my favorite works of art I found one common element, which was the influence of France. Many of the paintings that I researched and wanted to incorporate into this project had this in common. So, I decided that this would be the theme to my project. After deciding on the theme I researched as many pieces of art that were influenced by Paris, France in some way. Then I sorted through them and decided on which would be included in my project. Next, I began constructing my power point and how I wanted it to be structured. Each day I would spend a few hours adding more to the project and fine tuning things for each piece. Finally, after everything was completed I continued to watch the slide show and make some necessary adjustments. This assignment was much more difficult than I originally thought it would be, but it was also very exciting and informative. This was my favorite assignment this semester.