Artwork: Silk Screen
IMAG(E)INE
Exhibition Text
The meaning behind "Building Blocks II" is the sacrifices that are made for the greater good of the community. Often times there is conflicts between people with different opinions on the same topic, however most times people are able to put their differences aside. The hands in the trees are protecting the people from the rain so they can continue to enjoy life as they know it. The inspiration for this piece is " Les Demoiselles d'avignon" and " We the Youth".
Inspiration
Pablo Picasso. (1907), Les Demoiselles d'avignon
Keith Haring. (1987), We the Youth
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Les Demoiselles d'avignon is one of Picasso's most famous pieces. This piece was what started his perception/concept of cubism. The idea of this piece was to break complicated forms into simpler forms and to show multiple angles at once. Often times monochrome pallets were used in paintings so that the attention of the viewer would remain on the forms and the angles that they were being showed at.
As an Artist Keith Haring was inspired the graffiti found in New York's subway stations and streets. As of now "We the Youth" is the only one of Haring's collaborative projects remaining in its original state. Haring created this piece with CityKids of New York and Brandywine Workshop. The piece itself features bright colors and a childlike essence which directly correlates to Haring's artistic vision. |
Planning Sketches
For the second background I wanted to focus on the sacrifices that are made by members of the community in order for the community to run smoothly. The tree represents the community as a whole, the hands are the people of the community, and the rain is the challenges that the community faces.
Under the tree there is people who are unbothered by the rain showing that the when the community comes together there is a high rate of success. Initially I didn't know how I wanted the hands in the tree to be positioned, so I drew three options. I ended up choosing the fist option because I believe that it fits better with the childlike nature of the people portrayed. |
Experimentation
The first thing that I did was experiment with what I wanted the people to look like. The first page of drawings is inspired by "We the Youth". The people portrayed in the piece have unusual poses that convey a sense of joy/happiness.
The second page of drawings is inspired by the structure of buildings downtown. Compared to the first page the people are more geometric and have harsher lines. In the end I decided to make stencils similar to the drawings on the first page. |
Process
Reflection
For this piece I think that I should have spent more time planning and more time thinking about placement. The piece i think needs more stencils, there is a lot of whistle empty areas.
A similarity between my work and my inspiration is the way complex forms were broken down into simple forms. As well like my inspiration my piece holds a message behind it.
A major diffeeence between my inspiration and my piece is that compared to my inspiration my piece is very simple.
A similarity between my work and my inspiration is the way complex forms were broken down into simple forms. As well like my inspiration my piece holds a message behind it.
A major diffeeence between my inspiration and my piece is that compared to my inspiration my piece is very simple.
ACT Response
Clearly explain how you are able to identify the cause effect relationship between your inspiration and its effect on your artwork?
I was able to break down complicated forms into much more similar forms that are seen in everyday life.
What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, etc. while you researched your inspiration?
The colors that are used to make a piece can sometimes distract from what the story behind a piece is. As well as simple forms/shapes are able to tell a complex story.
What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
That a story behind a piece will differ in the way it is seen based on who is viewing it because everyone has gone through different things.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
A piece does not to have many elements to tell a complex story.
I was able to break down complicated forms into much more similar forms that are seen in everyday life.
What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, etc. while you researched your inspiration?
The colors that are used to make a piece can sometimes distract from what the story behind a piece is. As well as simple forms/shapes are able to tell a complex story.
What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
That a story behind a piece will differ in the way it is seen based on who is viewing it because everyone has gone through different things.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
A piece does not to have many elements to tell a complex story.
Bibliography
Kochman, Laura, et al. “We The Youth.” Mural Arts Philadelphia, Keith Haring Foundation, www.muralarts.org/artworks/we-the-youth/.
“Les Demoiselles D'Avignon, 1907 by Pablo Picasso.” The Weeping Woman, 1937 by Pablo Picasso, www.pablopicasso.org/avignon.jsp.
“Les Demoiselles D'Avignon, 1907 by Pablo Picasso.” The Weeping Woman, 1937 by Pablo Picasso, www.pablopicasso.org/avignon.jsp.