Two Sided
Exhibition
Two sided shows the struggle of defining one´s personal identity. It was inspired by the abstract expressionist movement. David Smith´s Cube VI inspired the abstract human form and the strong lines in both paintings.
Inspiration
They are also more universally meant to show the struggle anyone may feel when their identity contradicts itself. Abstract expressionism also inspired the use of solid shapes and colors used to portray a message that can be universally recognized. The universality of the fundamental oppositions in the elements of design in the two paintings creates a clear idea.
David Smith´s Cube VI sculpture inspired the center of both pieces. The gray scale painting represents a masculine form via triangles, hard angular shapes. The vibrant colorful painting has a smooth flowing double oval shape to represent a more feminine shape. The shapes surrounding the two center shapes are to show movement and the chaos of self-identity.
David Smith´s Cube VI sculpture inspired the center of both pieces. The gray scale painting represents a masculine form via triangles, hard angular shapes. The vibrant colorful painting has a smooth flowing double oval shape to represent a more feminine shape. The shapes surrounding the two center shapes are to show movement and the chaos of self-identity.
Planning
Process
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First I built and gessoed two 2 foot by 2 foot paintings. I painted the first canvas with a mixture of a majority of white acrylic paint and a small amount of acrylic black. I then drew two isosceles triangles in the middle of the canvas. I filled the surrounding area with varying sized triangles, squares, and rectangles. I referenced the planning drawing to get a general layout of the piece but tweaked certain shapes to maintain balance on the larger scale. I then painted the shapes various shades of gray.
I painted the second canvas with two coats of bright yellow. Before I painted the canvas I had sketched the general organic shapes that I wanted. I soon realized that the base coat of yellow covered the initial sketch. After painting the base coat I had to re-sketch the initial shapes. I started with a middle shape with a curving feminine figure. I then surrounding it with varying organic shapes. I painted those shapes light and dark pink, light and dark purple, light and dark blue, and light and dark green. |
Compare and Contrast
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Act
Clearly explain how you are able to identify the cause effect relationship between your inspiration and its effect on your artwork?
David Smith´s Cube VI sculpture directly inspired the idea of an abstract human form inn my piece. His sculpture also was the inspiration for the sharp line work and distinct edges. Abstract expressionism inspired the universal theme behind my work.
What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, etc. while you researched your inspiration?
Many people whether they are into art or not can realize and appreciate the universal themes behind it. Abstract Expressionism was about the emotion and meaning the artist put into it over adhering to a specific style or technique.
That is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
The central theme around my research was how to convey emotion and identity through elements of design. This idea lead me to abstract expressionism. When researching this specific art movement I was focused on finding an artist with a similar message.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
Abstract expressionism was a international art movement that wasn´t limited to race or gender. It was simply about the universal human experience.
David Smith´s Cube VI sculpture directly inspired the idea of an abstract human form inn my piece. His sculpture also was the inspiration for the sharp line work and distinct edges. Abstract expressionism inspired the universal theme behind my work.
What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, etc. while you researched your inspiration?
Many people whether they are into art or not can realize and appreciate the universal themes behind it. Abstract Expressionism was about the emotion and meaning the artist put into it over adhering to a specific style or technique.
That is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
The central theme around my research was how to convey emotion and identity through elements of design. This idea lead me to abstract expressionism. When researching this specific art movement I was focused on finding an artist with a similar message.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
Abstract expressionism was a international art movement that wasn´t limited to race or gender. It was simply about the universal human experience.