Over the break, take another look at the Alternative Exhibition Format slideshow. Think about which artist's work was the most interesting to you in terms of format. Make a post and talk about what the artist does with format, and why you think it is interesting. In addition talk about what you think the focus of your exploration will be in the weeks when you get back from break. Are you going to play with a specific process? Do you want to experiment with materials? Is there a theme you want to explore?
I like what Kerry James Marshall did with his large painting. I like the way he started out with a somewhat realistic scene, and then embellished it with more abstract splotches of paint, unrealistic color choices, and elements of writing. This is similar to what I've been trying to do with my big seal painting. I started off with a scene based on a photograph, and I've been adding details, patterns, and textures from my own imagination. I haven't been nearly as successful at breaking out of the realism as Marshall was. The embellishments I've added basically just complement what was already there. I think I've been too nervous to introduce any particularly drastic new element.
Maybe for my next project I'll go outside and do some Andy Goldsworthy-ish stuff...
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