Self Study Critique Notes

Statement of Purpose - Self Study

This work is a self study because I am attempting to capture my likeness in string and drawing. I plan to use embroidery string and graphite pencil and canvas (or paper) as my materials for this self study. I am confident using the pencil and canvas, as I have worked with both before. As for the string, I am not as comfortable with embroidery, there will be a lot of trial and error. It will help me to become more proficient with these materials, and it will be interesting to see how it turns out. The final portrait will be small scale and an unorthodox portrait style. It will be a single work and will include a variety colors, mainly pastel and dark reds. 

Emotion Collage Reflection

Look at the work or works you created last week. What is your initial response to the works? 

What emotional, conceptual, formal elements emerge as important in the final piece(s)?

How was working with limited time and materials helpful to you?

What in this quick introductory practice would you like to take into your regular creative practice?

My initial responses to the first work were confusion and anger. There is an element of suppression as well as rage, which are emotions that are far from my initial intentions. The collage does not portray the theme accurately. However I do enjoy the completed work on its own. I like the composition and the message it sends, even though it wasn't what the assignment asked for. Emotionally, I appreciate the bright colors and feeling of anxiety that is brought forth in the collage. Conceptually, I see how the hasty craftsmanship contributes to the portrayal. The composition as well as layering of paper of different opaqueness contributes to the formal elements. 

Working with limited time and material was helpful to me because it forced me to think more quickly and to look at the project more from an emotional standpoint.

I would take in the practice of thinking on my feet into my regular artistic process, to help generate ideas and think outside the box.