Transformation Drawing

Transformation Drawing

Transformation #1:

Relief, art graf blocks on paper, 42" x 36"

Transformation #2

Pollock, ink, art graf blocks, and charcoal on paper, 42" x 36"

• Transformation #3 (not pictured, but presented in class)

• Transformation #4 (Not pictured, but presented in class)

 Transformation #5

American Christmas, wooden stubs, acrylic paint, watercolor, ink, spray paint, &hot glue, 42" x 36"

Transformation #6

Untitled, Paper beads made from layers of each transformation, various sizes

Research:

https://www.firemountaingems.com/resources/videos/a244
Different shapes you can make and how to cut the paper to do so.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_rubbing
Stone Rubbing

http://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2013/05/13/27148575.html
Jackson Pollock

Artist Statement:

          For this project, I decided to not plan anything ahead and just make random marks and use any supplies that are available to me. By letting go of the planning aspect of this project, I felt as if I had more freedom and that I could experiment more. Using a lot of different mediums such as ink, charcoal, graphite, acrylic, spray paint, & gesso, I created 6 different transformations that explore the experimental side of my brain. The first transformation I experimented with stone rubbing. For the second transformation I experimented with splattering paint. The third transformation I experimented with rearranging and cutting shapes. The forth transformation I experimented with texture. For the fifth transformation I experimented with turning 2-D into 3-D. And for the final transformation I experimented with applicability and crafting.  Each transformation has given me the freedom to try some techniques and materials that I've been curious about, and therefore I call this project a learning experience. 

Ephemeral Marks in the Landscape

Ephemeral Marks in the Landscape

Lifespan, Alive and dead leaves on concrete parking curb, 5 in. x 5 ft.

Breathe, Flower petals, leaves, bark on tree stump, 1.3 ft x 1.4 ft.

Eraser

Erase

Funk, Eraser stamp & ink, 3.5 x 1.5 in.

Cabbage, Eraser stamp & ink, 2 in x 3 in.

Einstein, Graphite, 1.5 in. x 2.5 in.

Raw,  Eraser & ink, 0.75 in x 1.25 in.

Cardboard

Cardboard

Disco, Cardboard & marker, 4 in x 1.5 in.

Linked, Cardboard & hot glue,  2.5 in. x 2 in.

Cactus, cardboard, & acrylic paint, 2 in x 3.5 in.

Thread

Thread

Tied, Cardboard & thread, 3 in.

Tassel, Cardboard, ink, & thread, 2 in.

Present, Thread & felt, 3.75 in.

Nest, Balsa wood & thread, 3 in.

Spatial Tape Drawing

Spacial Tape Drawing

Fly Trap, Painters tape,  5.5 ft x 3 ft

Post 9

My progress this week was finishing up my first Op art contrast piece. I decided to leave a thin white line around parts of the figure where the viewer might lose some details. I' happy with the result and how the figure is just distinguishable enough. I also started on a new piece in this series. It is almost 3 times bigger, but will also be just black and white. This week I was playing around with a bigger size, next week I will be trying this style in color.

 Bigger one

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The artist that inspired me this week was Darel Carey. He is an Optical artist who creates installation and spaces for his audience to interact within. The way he uses and invites the figure in the installation is very harmonious. His design elements and patterns he creates inspire me to do an intricate design that not only gives an illusion, but can also create movement like he does in his work

Darel Carey