Collaboration Mania Off Paper Demo

Collaboration Mania! (Off Paper)

     For this final contemporary assignment, we were instructed to make a drawing create itself by not using ourselves to physically construct the piece.  I chose to set up a series of cups and shot glasses which were then filled with different amounts of baking soda.  Next, I mixed cups of vinegar with different color dye and poured them into the cups and glasses to then make an overflowing chemical reaction on paper.  It took a lot of planning to create the images I wanted but very happy in the way the pieces turned out.  By using this method of chemical reaction on paper, I was able to construct a pair of eyes with a ambiguous space and thought provoking piece which came together for a strong and effective series.

Projection (On Paper)

This assignment consisted of making an addition to a two-dimensional piece by making a 3D projection off the drawing.  I chose to use the element of bubblegum and exploit it for its different aesthetics including natural and surreal pieces.  The preservation of bubbles also played a unique and interesting role in the series.

Projection (Off Paper)

For this exercise we were instructed to project in idea or put a new influence onto any object or piece.  I decided to transform matchbooks into works of art by portraying the depiction of powerful figures such as ganesh, john lennon, and bob marley, and arranging the matches to look like gestures that match each figure. Collectivey they represent the idea of peace and wisdom and the juxtaposition towards fire and it's common destructive and harsh qualities.  Fire in this case can be alluded to idea of light and guidance.

These pieces are inspired by the work of Firelei Baez. Most all of her work is compiled by the use of watercolors and a surrealism style which often incorporates the imagery her own face and body.  For my collection of work I combined Baez's style of using silhouetted imagery of my own face and body with my own style of surrealism which incorporates a theme of universal energy and interconnectivity.  These pieces are creates with watercolor medium and some ink/graphic work as well.  The combination of our styles produces an interesting twist on my own work that will definitely play a role on my pieces going forward.

Serial Working (Off Paper)

 

    In this off paper exercise we were instructed to video record particular movements or bodily motions that creates a sense of meaning.  For my 5 videos I was inspired by Goat Island as well as everyday factors that play a subconcious, yet an important individualistic role throughout my days. These elements include dreaming/breathing, skateboarding, pondering and more.

Serial Working Firelei Baez

 Firelei Baez makes large scale, intricate works on paper mainly with the use of inks and gouache paints, sometimes combined with styles of graphite pencil work.  She has a deep interest in the human body which then combines with her own style of imagination and surrealism.  The idea of surrealism appeals to me alone, but the way she creates and actually "makes up" her figures with imagery and aesthetics that portray that imagination is what really speaks to me.  

I plan to use this style of surrealism and bodily make-up to create a somewhat spiritual and mystical based series of work.  I can use the variety of mediums including graphite, paints, and inks to compose hopefully at least 5-6 pieces that compliment Baez's works as well as my own ideals.

My pieces plan to depict the human body and moments of intense energy output (sleeping, dreaming, happiness, love, etc.) while "making up the figure" of appropriate imagery, colors, other aesthetics..  I can also use surrealism to connect divine, imaginary, and humanistic natures.

Making Space Through Contour

This in-class exercise composed of us drawing a specific still life and showing depth of space using contour line.  This piece shows a tree limb type arrangement close in space while the rest of the room is portrayed further in space by vertical placement on the page.   Done in 6B graphic pencil.

Walking the Line (Drawing off Paper)

For this exercise we took things that applied to our drawing aesthetic in some way or another and took them out into space to show through line and our bodies.  I chose to show the pushing of boundaries, and walking the path or "line" less traveled by walking my normal path of my day with a new perspective and unique boundary.

Line Shadow (Drawing on Paper)

This assignment was used to show the progression of shadow with the use of light and contour line.  Artificial lighting and the use of plant material with an apple, to cast the shadow, were used for my piece.  This was done in 2B graphite pencil 

Seeing Through Line

For this exercise we needed to look out in space to find some phenomenon or something significant that we could show through the use of line.  I came across a mechanical plant and flower-like piece of work next to a tree which shared similar characteristics on an organic and natural level.  Through the use of bright pink yarn (line) I showed the connection of relationship and energy between the two.

"Karma Dollar" Mark in Space

  http://youtu.be/nNmYMOfwpvw

In this assignment I wanted to experiment with the public's natural urges.  I labeled a dollar bill as "BAD KARMA" and hid the camera to see peoples reaction.  Yu never know what mark you'll leave on someone else, and you might be shocked at what you see in this film!

"Happy Meal" Mark in Space

http://youtu.be/pr2YuCqTPHQ

I made a positive and invisible mark in space by going to different drive through restaurants and giving powerful compliments in hope to make a mark on an individual and for them to do the same in return.

Marks Against Marks

For this assignment different marks were used to oppose each other.  I chose to tie a marker to my dreadlocks and sway my head so nice light airy strokes were created.  This was also combined with a rather sharp red mark done by hand.  These marks were opposed with heavy bold block squares to show opposition through balance.

Million Marks (hw)

The drawing shown depicts an allusion to the human brain while containing all of the same circular mark.  The left side of the piece is uniform and structured much like the left hemisphere of our minds.  The right side however, shows the same mark in a non structured and  disorganized way.  This piece contains over 10,000 marks.

Million Marks (class)

This first Million Marks drawing was done in class and uses the same short line stroke to create shading and imagery by using cross hatching.  This piece resembles the image of some cosmic eye  design and contains over 5000 marks