I was in influenced by the contemporary artist by the name of Ian Sands this semester in Art 3. My first project was inspired by a pinterest post of two dream catchers reflecting each other and resembling an owl. I sketched it out and wasn't sure what medium to use then my cup of coffee stained a rim on the paper, and i liked the organic look of the coffee on the owl. That's when i started painting with coffee and its grounds to add texture. My second piece took a long time coming... My stress and anxiety over life, school, and work were at a record breaking high and my thoughts resembled shards of glass, unfinished and unpleasant. I figured a collage was an appropriate way to go because collages are just a bunch of bits and pieces from all over smashed up into one. I knew i wanted to incorporate words more than pictures in my piece because words mean more and make more sense to me than pictures. I organized the words i cut out of magazines in alphabetical order and tried to maintain a black and white theme with small splotches of color. The word RUN shows up multiple times through out the piece because i felt like i was on the run for a couple months late last year, floating between housing situations and trying to run away from people and everything because i just needed breathing room. Its my favorite piece of this year because it reminds me why i made it and how i was feeling but still allows the viewer to ask questions about the collage.
This semester, with the help of the artist Ian Sands, i was able to see the importance of embracing discomfort. Whether its because of a new medium you dont feel comfortable using, or an outside source putting stress on your thoughts and actions. By realizing the situation and taking action, you will pleasantly surprise yourself and learn from the result.
This semester, with the help of the artist Ian Sands, i was able to see the importance of embracing discomfort. Whether its because of a new medium you dont feel comfortable using, or an outside source putting stress on your thoughts and actions. By realizing the situation and taking action, you will pleasantly surprise yourself and learn from the result.