Saturday, February 19, 2011
E-Journal #7: Feedback from Critiques
Prepare at least two questions/comments for discussion on Tuesday related to the critique of your work on Thursday. This is a minimum. Please feel free to write out as many comments as you like, and to pose as many questions as you have. Write your questions/comments in the comment section here, and be prepared to discuss them during class on Tuesday.
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1. Is there a coherence between my artist statement and my work?
ReplyDelete- what seems unnecessary?
- what reads as unclear?
- does it flow well?
- strong start and conclusion?
2. should I still work on the mini flag idea?
3. what elements are working and which ones aren't (visually)?
- should i push the burning further or have i found a good stopping
point?
4. do the flags looks like they are finally at a finished point?
- do they look like final/polished products?
5. framing ideas?????
6. does the first flag need to be remade or can it be saved?
7. does the symbol of the deer head work?
- should it be used?
- how big?
8. do all three designs work together?
- is one flag weaker?
I talked with Rachel after the critique and she felt it would be important to incorporate the evolution of human-animal relationships to put mine into context, does this seem important?
ReplyDeleteI didn't feel like I got a definitive opinion on displaying the paintings?
-corner idea
-large wall?
Are the areas of graphic blocked in colors distracting?
I have several questions.
ReplyDelete1. It was apparent that my choose of using nautical, bright colored string was questioned. I already plan on fixing the disconnects that are apparent in my artist statement, so what I am wondering is if I clarify that with this cabinet my intention is to convey how we as how we as human beings often act on the outside vs. who we are on the inside, emphasizing interior vs. exterior like that of a home. The exterior is a white picket fence, representing the cliche life our society has encouraged us to strive for; whereas the interior is filled with a wide range of bright colored rope in hopes to represent uniqueness and individuality, we are only comfortable enough to show on the "inside." (This still needs work but I think I am finally starting to get across what I intend to convey, my point being that if I clarify this will the bright colored rope come across better, and if not what can I do to convey this idea better).
2) Ideas of what objects to incorporate in my cabinets with the mirror and with the shutter? I have made my mirror cabinet and it is going to look blistered black on the outside.
3) How to unify all of my cabinets?
4) Any other positive suggestions? I am already focusing in on just producing, and not so much on conveying all these ideas, which was the only suggestion I really got from the critique.
1) Do you like the way I have incorporated the grid of little photos? If not do you have other ideas? Do you think they get across what they need to?
ReplyDelete2)Can you see the grids working away from my series and still making an impact as their own piece?
3) Is it ok that the only reason I want to put my photographs in frames is because they are going into a museum and I want them to look polished? Do I need a better reason?
1) Which sigsn are set to go, and which need adjusting with font?
ReplyDelete2)Rachel thought I should add statistics to my artists statement, but do you agree?
3) Any ideas on places to photograph my signs (seen any areas where there are always real-estate signs for example)
4) The logo? Is the circle one best?
1. How can I fill the black void background in the big square painting? I thought about duplicating the yellow light beam. What do you think?
ReplyDelete2. I thought about presenting the paintings from narrow to wider. Should I keep this idea? There is no real reason other than it looks nice and somewhat uniform.
3. Should I keep the narrow painting or should I do another (36x48) painting? Is (24x48) too narrow?
1. Do I absolutely need more pages in order to have a successful narrative, or do you think (as Josh said) adding small details to tie the panels together will be enough?
ReplyDelete2. I received a lot of mixed reactions to the posters. What can I do to make them more successful? Would it help if I created a third featuring another artist I reference (most likely Dali)?
3. Another point I remember from the critique that stuck with me was the question of whether or not to display portions of the comic itself on the walls. I agree with the issue presented that it would lose the sense of detail it has at a small size, but I do think it would better unify my whole project. What do you guys think about that?
4. I’ve thought about adding a page at the end of the comic with text explaining the narrative and why I created the art, much like “A note from the artist”, as some comics feature. Is this a good idea? I feel like this would help the people who don’t pick up on ANY of the references to be able to go back and read through the comic with a much better understanding. Would this be helpful, or is it better to have a piece that not everyone will be able to relate to?