Kiki Smith's Background

Contemporary artist Fiona Hall challenge traditional perceptions of art in approach, techniques and practice by continuously breaking down barriers and pushing expectations. In doing so they also change

Apparent in his works are themes such as racism, identity and culture that references the artist’s own backgrounds and experiences. Ah Kee draws on his own experiences of being and aboriginal Australian in the contemporary life in Australia.

Smith’s early life could be described as abusive in every way except physical, for Smith, who resembled both his Father and Grandfather, was thankfully spared the nightly beatings his father had to endure. The artist, in looks, habits, behavior, and personality, became a carbon copy of the two men who had for years neglected or viewed their sons as romantic rivals and fought a constant struggle throughout his life to deny that inheritance as he

As a learning artist, I always search for others who share the idea that art is more than what lies on a picture plane. One artist, in particular, has drawn my attention since I was young and he is a self-taught artist named Guy Dennings. While taking the hearts of thousands of others with his various media that range from pastel on newsprint to Conte crayon on paper; he has also captured my imagination with these emotional creations.

Kara Walker was born to Gwen and Larry Walker on the 26th of November, 1969. They, at the time of Kara’s birth, lived in Stockington, California with their two children Dana and Larry Jr. Gwen worked as an administrative assistant and Larry was a professor of arts at the University of the Pacific in Stockington; he taught a wide variety of studio classes while he worked there and often brought his projects home with him. Kara and her siblings all remember sitting upon his lap while he worked; Kara in particular has said in an interview with her father that “You [Larry Walker] held me and kept me around. There was a feeling of safety associated with making stuff and I got a good vibe from doing drawings” (“Kara Walker & Larry Walker”). Her mother and father also made it a point of taking their children to museums and art galleries throughout their childhood; Larry additionally allowed his children to come with him when he delivered artworks to various exhibits.

Now that I have done my research on Ms. Skoglund, I have found an irresistible urge to see her work. One thing I like the most about her artwork is that you never know what you are going to get next. Her creativity is absolutely endless. Life magazine listed her as one the world’s top 100 photographers and she has received numerous achievement awards for her continued superiority in the creative world of art. She joking stated, “I feel I’ve succeeded when a museum guard comes in and stares at my exhibitions”. I feel as though she has succeeded beyond belief and with being 54 years of age, her will and drive to create new ideas is stronger than ever. A columnist from The Cincinnati Enquirer , Owen Findsen, states it best, “Ms. Skoglud is the rarest artist who has found a voice so unique that it needs a category all it’s own.” The only thing that I would like to add to that would be that Sandy Skoglund has become a creative

Growing up with a mother addicted to heroin and a dad he didn't know, things for Jarrett Krosoczka seemed hopeless. This is until his grandparents adopted him when he was three. They cared for him, supported him and helped him through school. Since he was young Jarrett had a passion for art and writing. This passion exploded into what it was when a famous children's author came to his elementary school. Jarret knew this is what he wanted to do with his life. It was his dream. This dream almost came to an end when the art program at his school slowly came to an end. Yet Jarrett’s grandparents found a way for Jarrett to following his dream. Jarrett started at a private school and took art class at a local museum. The private school had teachers that connected with Jarret. He was even convinced by his English teacher to do things for the newspaper and for the next three years he drew little pictures and wrote comics. His teachers told him to forget everything he learned so he would have his own style.

I chose to do my research on a local ceramics artist named Heather Dahl. After interviewing Heather, I have learned a lot about her past and in addition, I believe that I've learned some helpful knowledge for myself going into the future. Heather Dahl grew up in Winnipeg and moved to Yarrow when she was 14 years old. Later on in life she moved to Vancouver and now has a studio here which was funded in 2007 called dahlhaus art. Heather believes that the environment she grew up in had an impact on herself as an artist, but personal experience, aesthetic and many more aspects also play a role in her story as well. She knew that she wanted to have a career in the arts by grade 9, but in the beginning she had always thought that she would become

On November 23, 2016, I attended the Art Gallerie On Main in Bismarck, ND. Lydia Richez-Bowman owns and operates the gallery. Additionally, she is the artist of most of the work in the exhibit. The other artists are from the local and regional area. Richez-Bowman’s acrylic painting, Winter Solstice, beautifully shows a green and blue dragonfly flying near the sun. Another piece by her is Time Travel. It brilliantly illustrates a great tree with green leaves. The tree is partly covered with a black gate. The arch of the gate has three large circles in which the top of the tree branches are seen through. Zoe, by Anthony Nelson, is a portrait of a young girl. The portrait is made of charcoal and white chalk. The piece has detail, as the lines

There are several different types of artists in the world. There are painters, sculptors, poets, writers, photographers, singers, dancers, etc. Every one of these artists integrates art into their every day life. A photographer named Colie James is a perfect example of incorporating art into her daily life She is a Boulder Newborn Photographer that offers on-location and in-home lifestyle and storytelling family and newborn photography sessions. She is drawn to relationships between people and grasping everyday life. She tells stories of others in images. She focuses on capturing the moments that provide lasting memories that everyone can cherish, share with friends, and pass down to generations.

Each of these forms is a way of conveying a story, and interrelates with Aboriginal relationships with the land. The art created by Aboriginal people contains spiritual power, and the features of the artwork links to dreaming stories and ancestral beings. The ‘Yolngu’ clan interpret art as a mystery, that only those of the clan understand the true meaning of the artwork. ‘Yolngu’ art encompasses encoded messages and when an individual moves through life they will have more access to the meaning of the artwork. Consequently, by maintaining this mystery there is a sense of guarding and respect towards the artwork, which is centred on an individual’s journey of the landscape. Like the land, individuals do not have ownership of the artwork the artwork owns them. This is how the concept of the dreaming overlaps with and is inextricably connected to the Aboriginal relationship with the land, as it is the elder’s responsibility of a clan to pass on the unseen spirit of the world to the younger

“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.” - Plutarch. As Plutarch once said, painting is poetry because it sends a deeper message of what is represented. Every place has its artists some known some not that known, this essay has the purpose of noting Jessica Monroe, a local artist from the Valley who’s work, on my point of view, should be more recognize by other people.

Marc Brown is known for his vintage illustrations in the Arthur series. Brown’s busy and chaotic nature creates an exciting visual for the readers. Although his haphazard crayon drawings are visually challenging to study, he softens up the setting with warm water colors. Marc Brown brings life to the cookie-cutter 1980’s family and home through his brilliant use of depth and familiarity. He fills the pages of Arthur with jubilant oranges, soft greens, and comforting browns. While flipping through the Arthur series, the reader can’t help but search for his hidden names and reappearing animals. Brown effectively delivers a story strictly through his thought-out images, regardless of the words on the page.

6. a) The most famous artist who I knew, from the artworks at the AGO, was Emily Carr. Emily Carr’s artworks were not superior to the less famous artist’s works in my eyes because I found an ‘unknown’ artist for me who created more intriguing works: Manasie Akpaliapik.

Abstract and geometric are her favourite prints. She loves clashing and contrasting bold colours. She is not afraid to take these bold colours and style them according to her