Painting Reflection

Painting Reflection

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  Kristin Lowe 20 May2010 Painting: Period 4 Mrs. Turek HS Art Show Critique ACEA-Micrography By: Ju Ahn Analytical: -descriptive Texture: Pen and Ink (Micrography) Rhythm: the micrography does not just focus on one point. It leads your eyes around the whole piece. Focal Point: the boy in the foreground Colors: Black and white only Cognitive: -interpretive I think she is trying to express that there are so many countries throughout the world that are poverty stricken. Ju also shows the viewer that this is a serious problem throughout the world, and that we should want to help by feeling the emotion come alive from her artwork. Emotional: -subjective Personally, Ju’s micrography made me realize there are many countries throughout the world that are in need of our help. This piece of art makes me want to do everything I can to help contribute to the cause of poverty stricken countries. It makes me feel sad and burdened knowing that there are families in the world with absolutely nothing. Application: -how to use what I learned Like in my micrography before, you have to put emotion into what your drawing about. So, next time I could use that emotion to make a better quality micrography by drawing about something I deeply care about. ACEA-Ethnography By: Kristin Lowe (Me) Analytical: -descriptive Texture: Painting and some paint mixed with a little sand.
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  Rhythm: Gives offan ancient, tribal feel towards the viewer. Focal Point: directs your eye around the whole art piece. Colors: yellow, light, sky blue, and a dark brown. Cognitive: -interpretive I tried to let the audience be able to interpret what they wanted to without having to worry about being right or wrong. I thought the piece was simple, and could be interpreted however the audience would like. Emotional: -subjective I feel like this piece was fun to paint because I was able to choose what aspects I wanted to express. It was also enjoyable to be able to paint tribal style paintings and make them look ancient and antique-like. Application: -how to use what I learned Next time I can try using more techniques within my art pieces. I thought the final high school art show has been the best one this year other than the IB art display. There were a variety of classes, techniques, and themes throughout the entire show. I thought the show was nicely done and well put together. It was my favorite show so far. First, I liked that there were several different kinds of art pieces being displayed at one time. For example, there were micrographys in one corner, paintings in another, portraits in another corner, and studio art designs throughout the whole exhibit. I thought it was very unique how there were multiple styles of paintings, the global issue micrographys, and the studio art memory boxes and pillows all in one art show. I also thought there were a variety of techniques used throughout the display of artwork. Also, I really enjoyed how the three different art classes’ work were all coordinated nicely in the show, and used the space wisely as to not clutter the show. Second, there were many techniques shown throughout the art exhibit. The first technique I noticed was from our own painting class. It was the ethnography paintings we had finished. I
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  liked the styleof the ethnographic paintings and not only did it bring life and color to the room, but it also showed our class’ hard work. All the different techniques such as, the dotting or adding sand into the paint, were used in one project, and I thought it was really interesting to look at our ethnographic paintings. Also, I loved the global issue micrographys and not for the reason that I have done one myself, but just because you really have to enjoy and know what you are writing about in your drawing to be able to compose a good quality piece of art. Last, I really enjoyed how there were many different themes throughout the art show. Not only could you tell that there were art pieces from different classes, but every piece of art in the show had a different theme or style. For example, every micrography drawing and ethnography painting were about the same topic but each individual art piece had a different theme. Also, the portrait drawings were not only about how a person should draw themselves onto paper, but it is about how the person drawing sees themselves in life. For instance, they may see themselves as serious, happy, sad, independent, proud, or humble. This is the theme they are drawing in their portraits. In conclusion, all the different classes, techniques, and themes were displayed well. Also, I believe that because all the pieces were presented well, everyone was able to experience what art class is truly about. It is not just about learning to paint or draw, it is about making pieces of art that you truly care about. In the end, I really enjoyed the final high school art exhibit and I thought it was a great success.