Art Reflection : Sun Dealed By Kenneth Nelson

The line work used in this sculpture is not composed of physical markings but it is visible through the component of light in the large mountain. The shadows brought on by light create the lines from which the shape of the central mountain takes form. This shape is comprised of rough intersecting “lines” that look unplanned giving the shape a veristic sense. This “unplanned” shapes come together to create a realistic landscape that mirrors the uncalculated plan of structure of the natural world. The reason why these mountains appeal to the senses is because of Laramée’s extreme use of texture. The surface quality brings the landscapes to life by adding a hyper realistic feel, an accomplishment so impressive to pull of considering the medium in which the artist sculpted “The Web”, extremely thin paper of a Webster dictionary. The artwork is in a three-dimensional plane since it is sculpted but the small additions of windows in the small temple-like structure at the corner of the piece and the deep precipices between mountains add to the illusion of space. These details enhances the sense of depth throughout the art piece by adding small spaces that look as if they are infinite. The star maps on either side of the book covers add to the illusion of space by integrating a galactic background that makes it

At 1st glance this piece does look like a photograph, even a painting, but this series is a work of mixed-media layered one on top of the other in a box. Yet this assemblage of random found objects, with the artists

Richard Hunt is a sculptor whose work largely draws on abstraction, crafting organic shapes with industrial materials. His approach to his art is one that is based on compulsion, as he combines various curvilinear and angular forms to form an ambiguous hybrid that captures the African American experience. By crafting an unconventional layering of different shapes, Hunt is able to create a conceptual piece that is open to interpretation. Similarly, Betye Saar aims to promote thought-provoking reflection. By carefully utilizing racial stereotypes into her artistic vision, Saar is able to manipulate racist devices into a more positive message. Her exaggeration of certain caricatures of African American life served as a new symbol for

As mentioned previously, the structure and design of this sculpture exposes the time and effort put into the creation. The color which is a very dull green reminds me of the Statue of Liberty, a famous work of art that we’ve talked a great deal on this semester. Originally, the Statue of Liberty was brown because of the amount of copper used to make it, but eventually transformed to a dullish green consequently through the processes of aging and weathering. I don’t

3.           How does the artist use the elements of mass, texture, and color in this sculpture?

The first work of art chosen is Jasper Johns’ painting, Summer. The way the shapes are at the bottom creates a sense of balance. Furthermore, these shapes are identical which makes them look like a reflection. Another balance within this painting is the shade of blue painted between what looks like a ladder and the blue painted in the body of the human on the corresponding side. As seen in this painting, there are various colors and patterns and it keeps my eyes wandering. On the other hand, the American Flag and the portrait of Mona Lisa stood out.

He paid special attention to the variances of greens, as the greens in the trees, grass and shade are all different, but calming hues. He employs warmer colors to give the impression that the Sunday afternoon is also warm. His particular attention to the shadows and the way that the implied sunlight is hitting each subject and the island also creates this effect. His use of complementary colors (green and red, and blue and orange) throughout the image ensure that each subject stands out and really draws the viewers eyes to each individual element of the painting. It appears that most of his colors are impure and layered to create the unique color that viewers perceive.

In my opinion, the work also relate to the temporal concept of “expressing endlessness”. As stated in the course readings, “Finally, contemporary artists sometimes deal with the concept of endlessness. This quality occurs in sculptures

Though it’s safe to say no color goes unused in this work, I notice a lot of usage of blues/purples, reds, and yellows. I believe he uses these colors to convey the message he is sending. The color gives the painting a lot of emotion, as if you’re looking at a sad mood turn into a bright happy one. In addition to its emotional effect, I can visualize the bright yellow at the top of the painting representing the sun. I can gather this from the title, as if the sun’s yellow rays are “glistening” on the blue hues below, possibly water.

Interpretively, the form-content of this sculpture undoubtedly expresses the subject of feminine beauty. The shapes and structural relationships can be directly interpreted to reveal some quite enchanting archetypal mysticism on the subject. (Martin and Jacobus 53, 54, 105) The diamond shape formed in the upper body can be interpreted as a symbol of emotional strength. Diamonds are notoriously hardy stones and the area that the diamond is placed suggests matters of the heart. Women are often characterized as being emotionally strong. The archetype of the moon is quite apparent as an interpretive form in this sculpture as well. The moon is associated with water because of its pull on the tides, and water is associated with emotion because of

Van Gogh's painting, Starry Night Over the Rhone, was created based on his another painting, "Starry Night". It is concerning in Brian Eno and John Cale's song Spinning Away, which is from the album Wrong Way Up. These two songs seem like the other form of this painting. This was created on the bank of the Rhone River that was only couple-minute walk from the Yellow House to there on Place Lamartine.

The three elements of art in this painting are color, light and value, and time and motion. The strong colors of the artwork are mainly blue and green. Other colors such as yellow and orange are used for shading and for different plants. The painting has very bright, cool colors.

The different pieces of scrap metal that make up my statue will twist and turn throughout its journey to the top of the sculpture. This will show the prospector that in life our pathways may twist and turn, but as long as you have your head on straight you will end up living your life to the fullest. Life will be tough no matter what you do or who you are, but once you are at the end, all that matters is if you lived your life to the best of your abilities. To depict this in my sculpture after all the twists and turns throughout the metal scraps, the top will have all the metal pieces pointed straight towards the heavens. On different pieces of the artwork, there would be splashes of color to interpret my colorful personality. The colors would be splattered on like someone threw paint balls at the sculpture. The splattering of the paint will show that I am a unique person, who isn’t afraid to show others my true self. I would want this sculpture to show others that no one is perfect, that is why I would want it to be made of metal scraps and splattered with paint to show the imperfections everyone deals with in life. Therefore, my sculpture would be interesting to anyone of any age. The twist and turns are for the artistic people in this world, the splashes of color are for the children to enjoy, and the meaning of my sculpture is for everyone. At

The use of geometric shapes in this painting allows the subject to be viewed in both a recognizable and unrecognizable state at the same time. Overall, geometric shapes and patterns play an essential role in what the viewer sees, which is further supported by a powerful color palate.

The fifth and final element of art is color the sculpture is black which is on the bottom of the color wheel. These are just a few examples of how this sculpture represents the five elements of art.