Quick Challenge reflection

    I learned that art is super open ended and flexible making it hard to go back and learn different techniques versus create, create, create with no intentions. I feel that the quick challenges allowed me to take a moment and reflect on why I enjoy art, and how we can make art into a learning and growing experience. I feel like I have a hard time going into the creative flow, these challenges help specify different art themes and idea to better master something I have already learned or learn new skills and materials I may not have come across on my own. I really enjoyed the floor to ceiling prompt a I haven't created a piece quite that large before. I also like the conversations assignment as I haven't really incorporated text into my art before and found it interesting. It's not something I see myself doing often but I enjoyed learning how text can affect a piece. I think my favorite thought was the thread, yarn, and fabric challenge. I love working with textiles and find it so rewarding to create something imperfect out of materials that are normally seen in a perfect way such as furniture, clothes, and rugs or carpets. I hope that with this experience I will be able to task myself with more quick challenges to expand my artistry and find new techniques to love, working with new materials like geso and masking tape. 

Been Silenced

Transparent/layers

6x8in

Black ball point pen, Pastels, and White ink

 

Welcome Home

Transparent/layers

6x8in

Acrylic paint, Colored pencil, Acrylic markers, and Gel pens

 

Follow the Old Brick Road

Found Object

6x8in

Acrylic paint, Acrylic markers, Alcohol markers, and Painted slip (terracotta)

 

You can stay as long as you'd like

    

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 Final Panel

    My goal for this multiple panel was to create a piece which invites you into an unknown yet familiar space of whimsical comfort. A lot of my inspiration came from elements of my childhood and aspects of my grandmothers (Nana's) art which molded the artist I am today. I also took inspiration from artists Robert Rauschenberg and Madeline Meyer and how they use elements of textiles in their artwork. I started with creating the panels I would use as the windows or glass in the doors. I used acrylic paint on a plastic lid where I could create my design ad wait for the paint to dry. It was challenging because its easier to work foreground to background so your design stayed crisp. Once the paint puck windows dried, they could be easily peeled off, and then sewn onto additional panels of fabric. When painting the windows I took inspirations from the patterns of fabric my grandmother uses for her art. When doing art with my Nana we never failed to include every craft supply we could find, yarn, sequins, charms, elastic, scrap fabric, and buttons to create extravagant pieces which I always felt a sense of comfort and warmth from. I wanted to create that same nostalgic feeling, including elements of buttons and soft fabrics to bring to life the feeling I get when entering my Nana's house. As I continue my journey in exploring perception, I hope this piece invited you to look at things around you with fresh eyes, new angles, and different perspectives.