Our FIRST ASsignment
USE ART HISTORY For INSPIRation to create A CONTEMPORARY WORK OF ART
What has Come Before you?
During Quarter 1 you will be asked to complete 2 works of art for your Sustained Investigation.
1 is independent in nature - you choose what you are ready to work on and your inspiration.
The other is based in research.
You are required to look through art history books and use online sources to find work that shares a theme with your Sustained Investigation.
Here are some examples of contemporary artists who have utilized art history in various ways within their own work - whether for concept or composition or technique or all of the above.
1 is independent in nature - you choose what you are ready to work on and your inspiration.
The other is based in research.
You are required to look through art history books and use online sources to find work that shares a theme with your Sustained Investigation.
Here are some examples of contemporary artists who have utilized art history in various ways within their own work - whether for concept or composition or technique or all of the above.
Kehinde Wiley
NPR Article 2021
www.npr.org/2021/10/28/1049923918/faceoff-gainsboroughs-blue-boy-and-wileys-portrait-of-a-young-gentleman
www.npr.org/2021/10/28/1049923918/faceoff-gainsboroughs-blue-boy-and-wileys-portrait-of-a-young-gentleman
GUILLAUME BRESSON
Short Video with an overview of Guillaume's Work:
https://vimeo.com/79308984
https://vimeo.com/79308984
A couple of years ago, Guillaume Bresson entered the art world with a bang thanks to his anachronistic pictorial approach. As with Kehinde Wiley, Bresson owes his distinctive style to his complete understanding and mastery of classical technique. By integrating ultra-modern scenes with techniques inspired by Titian or Carvaggio, Bresson has created his own unique aesthetic. While the former might have painted beautifully delicate dishes or precious fabrics, Bresson instead chooses to opt for fast food and Adidas tracksuits. Guillaume is more interested in theatrical story-telling.
Marian Williams
Born in Rotterdam in 1962, Marian Williams lives and works in France.
I believe Rene Magritte is one of the artists she has been inspired by - see his gallery after hers!
Whilst recycling objects, authentic photos and original illustrations from vintage magazines and books, dating from 1900, she creates dynamic, striking and colorful analog compositions. The artist's approach to collage is rich and large; from different angles, formats and styles; on paper, canvas, mosaics or as sculptures. The mixed media compositions are created with paper, ink, pastels, acrylic and oil paint. Printed material is cut, ripped or torn and sometimes used as ink transfers.
The works, influenced by pop art, surrealism and dada-ism, show originality and freshness, in which classical art, retro chic, and kitsch are combined in a challenging way. The artist's political engagement for the environment, women's rights, freedom and social justice, are recurring themes. Her story telling is sincere, expressed in various ways, sometimes minimalist, sometimes complex.
“ Collage for me it is the most enjoyable and accurate form of expression. It is story telling; transforming images that are charged with concepts and ideas into new compositions. With my compositions I hope to make the viewers question what is normal and expected. I was born in a free country and raised in an eccentric family who fought for equal rights, emancipation and social justice. I hope to be a source of inspiration to think independently and question society."
I believe Rene Magritte is one of the artists she has been inspired by - see his gallery after hers!
Whilst recycling objects, authentic photos and original illustrations from vintage magazines and books, dating from 1900, she creates dynamic, striking and colorful analog compositions. The artist's approach to collage is rich and large; from different angles, formats and styles; on paper, canvas, mosaics or as sculptures. The mixed media compositions are created with paper, ink, pastels, acrylic and oil paint. Printed material is cut, ripped or torn and sometimes used as ink transfers.
The works, influenced by pop art, surrealism and dada-ism, show originality and freshness, in which classical art, retro chic, and kitsch are combined in a challenging way. The artist's political engagement for the environment, women's rights, freedom and social justice, are recurring themes. Her story telling is sincere, expressed in various ways, sometimes minimalist, sometimes complex.
“ Collage for me it is the most enjoyable and accurate form of expression. It is story telling; transforming images that are charged with concepts and ideas into new compositions. With my compositions I hope to make the viewers question what is normal and expected. I was born in a free country and raised in an eccentric family who fought for equal rights, emancipation and social justice. I hope to be a source of inspiration to think independently and question society."
Rene Magritte
René François Ghislain Magritte
- Born: November 21, 1898; Lessines, Belgium
- Died: August 15, 1967; Brussels, Belgium
- Nationality: Belgian
- Art Movement: Surrealism
Former Student, Now Working Artist - PAUL ANAGNOSTOPOULOS
For Paul's AP Portfolio he reinterpreted "The Last Supper", painted by Leonardo da Vinci. Paul's sustained investigation was inspired by the R.E.M. song "It's the end of the world as we know it"
Let's listen to Paul speak about his current work!
Let's listen to Paul speak about his current work!