Over the last several weeks, I was playing with the idea of architecture. Crafting relatively quick projects to generate ideas of all the different ways to present this concept. The most common depiction of architecture that I created was an abstract one. Thinking about architecture differently than just its visual form, although I did have fun creating a couple more realistic images of my favorite landmarks. One idea that emerged in several of my pages was the one of abandonment and along with that concept one of adaptive re-use. This is a fascinating architectural and artistic concept, because you have the opportunity to revitalize art for the present day. Another idea that appeared for my pages was juxtaposition of subject matter and materials/ processes. For example, I drew an image of a run-down gas station realistically with pencil, a more formal art process along with a low-profile subject or when constructed an abstraction of the holocaust museum’s exterior with household items. Throughout these last few weeks, I found that I really enjoyed drawing with ink pens and creating collage. I love the aesthetic of dark ink on the drawing surface. Additionally, I found myself really enjoying making different collages, whether 2D or 3D, it was an engaging process because you can work through many different artistic forms and involves deep thinking. Looking back at all of my pages, I find a heavy use of lines, which makes sense because I am drawn to architecture. The pages that were the least successful for me were the page were I carved out of an apple and formed wire. I just was not able to work with these two mediums, I became very frustrated with the process. The pages I think were particularly successful were the realistic pencil drawing of a Greek column because I was able to render it very well. Additionally, the Playboard: Richmond Project collage was successful because of the content: a focus on salvaging and revitalizing spaces and also the process of collage aided the content nicely. Lastly, the work in 3D where I abstracted the façade of the Richmond Holocaust Museum and portrayed it in household items. I felt like this process was fun and creative and I think it would make for an interesting series where I abstract many different architectural landmarks.
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Emma LindleyHi! I am an art student at Maggie Walker and I am so excited to share with you my thoughts, my art ideas, and my finished works. I hope you enjoy! Archives
June 2021
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