art social and cultural influences

Question 1

ken currie glasgow 1980s

Answer 1

Young man growing up in glasgow in the 1980s, socialist politics had a big impact
for example, ‘The socialists vision…Workers of the world’ 1986-7
his subject matter often reflects his concerns about inequality and poverty and the impact of political systems

Question 2

ken currie caravaggio

Answer 2

caravaggio and his chiaroscuro technique which involves a strong contrast
‘gallowgate lard’ 1996
Currie often uses dark, often black, background out of which ghostly white figures emerge.

Question 3

peter chang throwaway society

Answer 3

he was influenced by todays throwaway society especially plastics.
‘plastic bracelet 2004’
the design is made up of map pin heads, shop signs and recycled plastic which he turned into a valuable statement bracelet.

Question 4

peter chang sea-life

Answer 4

chang was influenced of the visual qualities of sealife such as the unique colours, patterns and textures.
‘bracelet 1995’
the design resembles seaweed/coral floating from the sea bed. this bright colours could be found in tropical fish