Own artworks and critique Flashcards
Discuss how feedback from your critique in Unit 3 helped you to revise and further develop artworks (4 marks)
The theme of time was explored throughout all my artworks this year, specifically, the etheral and fluid nature of time in Unit 3.
In Unit 3, one recurring element of feedback was to further develop my use of materials such as acrylic paint in Artwork 2.
This feedback helped me to develop a stronger sense of volume and visual interest within my work as it is aligned with my goal of creating greater levels of movement.
For artwork 1, the feedback of experimenting more with different paper surfaces and collage enabled me to embrace new mediums which enabled me to connect more to my ideas eg. collaged flowers to convey vitality and ethereality.
Discuss the relevant conservation and care methods you applied when storing, handling or transporting one of your resolved artworks (3 marks)
Whilst developing my third artwork, I would store it by carefully placing the paper drawing in a custom-designed folder made of acid-free thick watercolour paper to protect the work from exposure to dust/light. The drawing was then leant against an easel, where it could be positioned flat to prevent the paper from bending.
Outline how you evaluated one artwork through the critique process this year. Discuss the ways the critique process helped your resolve one art piece in your folio (8 marks)
Across my 3 artworks, I chose to explore the theme of time in 3 distinct stages. For my third final work, I decided to take a more melancholic turn, exploring the stage of transience.
When resolving my third artwork, one of the most encouraging aspects of the critique was the resonance my work had with my peers, who noted themes/emotions such as ‘escapism’ and ‘brevity.’
This feedback served to reaffirm that my ideas were effectively communicated throughout my work, and served as a consistent reminder to link this theme throughout the resolution of my final work.
Moreover, a consistent viewpoint from the critique process was the preference for a trial which captured a more slow movement in time, rather than a rapid movement.
To evaluate my artwork in response to the feedback given in the critique process, I actively incorporated the manipulation of angles and perspective into my subject matter to portray a sense of distance.
This prompted me to consider form, space and movement to create a more engaging visual narrative surrounding my core idea of ‘Transience.’
Select an artform you studied this year. Describe one characteristic of your selected artform (5 marks)
An artform I studied this year was drawing. One characteristic of drawing is that different pencils create different tonal effects.
Grey lead pencils, comprised mostly of graphite, are highly lustrous and impart an impression of the drawing surface. Softer grades of pencil build greater levels of tonal depth while harder grades build less tone and are more suitable for creating intricate lines.
This is predominantly seen through my artist inspiration. Edgar Degas.
When drawing with graphite, he often used a harder grade to create sharper, precise lines to create movement or texture in his figures.
When he wanted to create a greater level of dimension and tone, Degas would use softer grades which could be easily smudged to soften any harsh lines and add tonal value.
