I.VARTED
STUDENT NO. 21250279
I'M DONE!
I am finally done. its been a great process and every dedicated minute has been worth it. i've finished two days before the due date and am incredibly happy with the outcome. i couldn't have done it without my amazing teacher, mrs hayward! Thanks to everyone else who has helped me along the way.
Titling my work
So, I'm gearing towards the end of my BOW, as i just need a few finishing touches to complete my work. with the due date in sight, i have been spending sometime establishing a title for my entire BOW. so far I've narrowed down to two titles which i feel are not only relevant but give a new depth and meaning to my works as well as giving the audience a different insight to what my work might be about.
the first one i thought of was; "The Catcher in My Brother's Eyes" - which is a reference to the novel, "The Catcher in the Rye". basically my concept was somewhat derived from it. the novel, which i have mentioned in one of my earlier posts, is basically about a teenage boy contemplating about his transition into adulthood. i thought i would twist the title by adding "my brothers eyes" due to fact that another aspect of my concept was derived from basically observing my brother, who is 8. the interest in portraying that move from childhood to adulthood kinda started there. i have wanted to convey the idea that, as children, we feel invincible; there's no denying that we've all wanted to be 'superman' at one stage of our lives. the reason why I've associated it with the novel's title is also from the fact that the protagonist of the novel believes he can "catch" children from "falling over the edge" into adulthood. i thought it really tied well with my concept and at the same time was a clever idea without being too corny.
my second idea was less complex than the first. it's simply; "My Brother Thinks He's Superman". this is similar to the reasons i stated above. its simple and yet draws on a personal level, which i think the markers will like, seeing that i have drawn on my own personal experiences, in reference to my brother, and incorporated it into my work.
i have since asked a few people on their thoughts and the popular choice seems to be the first; "The Catcher in My Brother's Eyes". but im still contemplating over the two. here's a good idea; how about i just ask my brother! haha, maybe i'll do just that.
the first one i thought of was; "The Catcher in My Brother's Eyes" - which is a reference to the novel, "The Catcher in the Rye". basically my concept was somewhat derived from it. the novel, which i have mentioned in one of my earlier posts, is basically about a teenage boy contemplating about his transition into adulthood. i thought i would twist the title by adding "my brothers eyes" due to fact that another aspect of my concept was derived from basically observing my brother, who is 8. the interest in portraying that move from childhood to adulthood kinda started there. i have wanted to convey the idea that, as children, we feel invincible; there's no denying that we've all wanted to be 'superman' at one stage of our lives. the reason why I've associated it with the novel's title is also from the fact that the protagonist of the novel believes he can "catch" children from "falling over the edge" into adulthood. i thought it really tied well with my concept and at the same time was a clever idea without being too corny.
my second idea was less complex than the first. it's simply; "My Brother Thinks He's Superman". this is similar to the reasons i stated above. its simple and yet draws on a personal level, which i think the markers will like, seeing that i have drawn on my own personal experiences, in reference to my brother, and incorporated it into my work.
i have since asked a few people on their thoughts and the popular choice seems to be the first; "The Catcher in My Brother's Eyes". but im still contemplating over the two. here's a good idea; how about i just ask my brother! haha, maybe i'll do just that.
Documentation as of 27/08/10
The following artwork was turned upside down, layered with paint, further applied with charcoal and intensified with varnish in certain areas, in hope of adding more depth and structure.
And this was the outcome...
Who knew varnish was so strong?
And this was the outcome...
This artwork now has new meaning. it depicts a boy with a bow and arrow. he is basically shooting arrows into uninhibited territory. he has his sights on the path of adulthood, of which he is yet to reach. he is hoping for a successful shoot.
Who knew varnish was so strong?
Two New Additions
This first image depicts a flower growing in spring, with its petals opening. It is symbolic of the evolvement of life; stemming back to my concept of transition.
This second image is of a young ballerina. I was inspired to paint this artwork after seeing the image below. I liked the idea that a ballet dancer could symbolise the changing nature of ones youth. The way that they 'morph' into different positions resonates with the transition into adulthood. The way they stretch - their flexibility kind of resonates with the ways our physical and mental characteristics alter as they gradually 'fit' and 'lock' into place, making us who we are.
Documentation as of 10/08/10
At this point i am mainly focusing on refining my works. i am extremely proud of the works that I've accomplished so i am mainly aiming to put the final touches on them.
however, my teacher has given me a great idea in order to overcome the size barrier. at this point, i can only fit two large works along with two or three smaller ones on the side. so my teacher came up with the idea of further producing smaller artworks and eventually binding them together like a book. i think its a great idea so now i will also be aiming to produce at least another 6 or so smaller artworks as part of a collection of paintings binded together.
the following three artworks are relatively small compared to my previous artworks. the first one is actually a preliminary artwork which i done at the start of the year and was basically part of the process of identifying my direction and where i wanted to take my concept and how. as i kept looking back at it, i realised how good it actually was and decided that it was too good to be left out and thought of as just a preliminary painting just because it wasn't as big as my other artworks. so i have since altered it a bit by repainting the background and adding a bit more charcoal for a more resolved appearance.
BEFORE AFTER
however, my teacher has given me a great idea in order to overcome the size barrier. at this point, i can only fit two large works along with two or three smaller ones on the side. so my teacher came up with the idea of further producing smaller artworks and eventually binding them together like a book. i think its a great idea so now i will also be aiming to produce at least another 6 or so smaller artworks as part of a collection of paintings binded together.
the following three artworks are relatively small compared to my previous artworks. the first one is actually a preliminary artwork which i done at the start of the year and was basically part of the process of identifying my direction and where i wanted to take my concept and how. as i kept looking back at it, i realised how good it actually was and decided that it was too good to be left out and thought of as just a preliminary painting just because it wasn't as big as my other artworks. so i have since altered it a bit by repainting the background and adding a bit more charcoal for a more resolved appearance.
BEFORE AFTER
even though i feel that it was more visually appealing before, i had to make a conscious choice. i feel that in association with my other artworks, it is better suited in the way it is now. the more defined, plain white background ties in more within my body of works and by looking at the artworks as a whole and not just individually, i feel that i made the right choice.
as i posted earlier in the year, the painting portrays a teenage boy jumping into the depths of adulthood. if you look carefully you can decipher the stretched out legs of the persona "leaping". the top left hand corner is the boys face as his hair is blown aback by the strength of the wind, symbolising that the transition is not an easy one.
the following artworks will most likely be part of the 'book'. the first is a depiction of a bird taking flight. i wanted to do a smaller version of my previous larger artwork of an 'eagle'. i felt that this one was kind of the child, all innocent and harmless, compared to the dangerous and overpowering eagle.
the image below is as abstract as it gets. it basically identifies the trials and tribulations of that transition and the teenage angst that accompanies it. this artwork tries to convey the struggle or battle that one goes through, feeling like it is them against the world but eventually realising that it is not the case.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)