My Book of Jewels

Term 3: Artists' Books - My Little Book of Jewels.

Symbolisation is a large component of this task and I believe that all aspects of my book of jewels will represent me to a great extent.

I have chosen my artwork to be a book in the form of a grand piano.

What do you think of when you picture a grand piano? Something grand, something shiny, something admirable, something musical, something classic, something smooth and slender, something flawless, something that stands confidently in the middle of the stage recieving the spotlight? The grand piano is merely an instrument, however, it's full of opportunities, in the sense that any melody can be played upon the beautiful keys. The melody can reflect upon the mood and emotions of the player. It is so free. However, how good you are playing the instrument depend on the person. Do you think people are just talented at playing a musical instrument? Yes, there are people that are recognised for being musical geniuses. However, ever wondered how much effort they put in? How many aimless hours they experiment on the musical instrument? Music is about perserverence. A fight within the individual wanting perfection. Perfection in the sense of perfect for themselves not others.

The piano represents me because I wish to always acheive my goals. I have strong determination and my perserverence gets me through a lot of things in my life. If I really want something, I can make it happen because I think that I can. Positive thinking. Positive outcome. The grand piano represents my inner self as well as my outer self. A grand piano stands confidently in the middle of the stage recieving the spotlight. I believe that I am the main character in my life and i'm allowed to recieve the spotlight because this is my life not anyone elses. A grand piano is also sturdy and relaxed and soft but sophisticated as well. You can play any note on the piano. Whatever you want to play. whatever melody I wish to play I can. Because it is my life. I make decisions and influence all aspects of my life. The emotions that come with it are mine not anyone else's.

So the grand piano represents my outer self, inner self and my life. My personal aesthetics.

Artist Books

Artists' books are works of art realised in the form of a book. They are usually published in small editions, though sometimes they are one-of-a-kind objects called book art. Artists' books have employed a wide range of forms, including scrolls, fold-outs or loose items contained in a box as well as bound printed sheet. Although artists have been active in printing and book production for centuries, the artist's book is primarily a late 20th century form.

The Real Accordian Book by Peter & Donna Thomas

"Artists' books are books or book-like objects over the final appearance of which an artist has had a high degree of control; where the book is intended as a work of art in itself." Stephen Bury

The Train Comes to Wichita. by Peter Thomas

There is a lot of discussion going on about what an artists' book is. Like trying to define "What is art?", there is no single right answer. The term artists' book simply means a book made by an artist; a book made as a work of art rather than as a literary artifact.

In 105 AD the Chinese invented paper. This material was flexible and strong. A new form of book was created, the concertina or fold book. Here one sheet, or several glued into one, was folded onto itself. It could be read by flipping each fold (like pages) or opened to see the entire length. The book had hard covers on the ends to protect the paper.

James Guppy

The Weather Report - James Guppy

The Beacon- James Guppy

Image analysis by Gah Vin Pyeon

This acrylic painting on canvas, called ‘Beacon’, is by the artist named James Guppy. It is a painting from the surreal movement. The picture plane consists of a dark sky full of heavy low clouds and a turbulent sea underneath. There are three small sailing boats on the sea in the foreground of the painting, sliding side ways because of the violent ocean. Small people can be seen on the small boats. The subject mater of this painting is the red, vibrant rose in the centre of the painting. There is a light coming through some gaps in the clouds however these are faint. Through this light the island and the light house is slightly visible. The mood of this piece is tumultuous caused by the rough ocean waves and the dark clouds formed in the sky.

Analysing this painting using the elements of art and the principles, it can be said that many elements and principles of art can be identified. Tone is used dominantly in this painting to create mood. The dark tones on the red rose cause a more sombre and deep feeling and also the tones used to create the dark ocean builds a more dangerous and serious atmosphere. Directional line is used in this painting to shows the direction of the rough waves and the beautiful but frightening rose petals that are curling outwards. Organic lines are used more frequently in this painting. The colour theme used in this image is slightly analogous and it uses expressive colours; this is represented by the dark red rose. The rose expresses the mood of deep emotion such as love. Both warm and cool colours are used in this painting; red- warm, blue-cold. One of the principles used in this painting is scale. As this painting is from the surreal movement the artist uses scale, the rose is much bigger than its normal size and is nearly as big as the ocean. Compared to the rose, the island and the sailing boats are miniature. Another principle used in this image is emphasis, the juxtaposition and scale of the rose cause draws the attention on to the rose. The movement in this image is the turbulent ocean; it creates a huge movement using diagonals lines to attract the audience to the focal point, which is the big rose.

Interpreting this painting, it can be said that this image is metaphorical. The rose could represent the strong emotion love and the large and dark ocean could represent a turbulent mind, a mind that is going through troubles that are causing the inner self to suffer and be rocked, as in the boats, in the violent wave of emotions. The boats could represent an unstable emotion or material subject such as fear or family. However the rose is dominating the mind as the artist has represented, using scale, emphasis and juxtaposition, suggesting that even in this time of turbulence of mind where many emotions and feelings are rocked, love still stays strong and is the central part of the person’s emotional life. This is greatly supported by the title of the painting, Beacon. It is saying that the rose, love, is the beacon of hope amongst the other troubles in the mind. There is also an island at the back of the painting indicating that there is hope, the boats will soon reach the island as the light is shining on it.

Dakota - James Guppy

Smoke Signals - James Guppy

Dry Point Etching

Dry point etching is the most direct method of etching: the acetate plate is etched directly using a sharp steel point, mounted in a wooden holder and held in the same way as a pencil. The depth and the characteristics of the drawing depend directly on the pressure exerted on the dry point and the extent to which the point has been sharpened. The grooves are bordered by a thin metal strip (the beard) which retains the ink around the drawing and gives the print a softness and irregularity. The beard fades gradually after a few prints.

surreal mask

I did this last year when I made my mask. I photoshopped them into a background. It looks kind of surreal.

OUT OF TIME AND SPACE

What could this mean?

-not conscious of time

-not conscious of surroundings

-dream like

-day dreaming

-surreal

-imagination

-being fully engaged in something

-not normal

-strange and unusual time and place

Can you be out of Time and Space?

Yes, you can be out of time and space when you are dreaming, or daydreaming. It is when you are in your subconscious and unconscious mind. Everything is not what they normally are and things are out of time and space. You cannot fully understand what is happening.

At what time do you come closer to this state?

You come closer to this state when you are dreaming, sleeping, dydreaming, subconscious or unconscious.

Juxtaposition

-putting two or images together to form an image

-an act or instance of placing close together or side by side especially for comparison or contrast

Andy Warhol

This is my own attempt at the Andy Warhol Effect. The personality is someone who is getting a lot of spotlight in the korean pop culture. Andy Warhol liked and was fascinated by famous people. He would have interested if he had experienced the Korean pop culture.

On the 29th of February we travelled to Brisbane to visit the Andy Warhol Art Exhibition. It was a very interesting experience and was very enjoyble. We looked at the artworks done by Andy Warhol and observed what Pop culture was about. His quotes were very fascinationg. He must have been a very interesting person.

Some of his quotes were;
-'The world fascinates me.'
-'I like boring things.'
-'I think everybody is my friend.'
-'Black and White are my favourite colours.'
-'I prefer to remain a mystry.'

We saw many artworks done by Andy Warhol that included personalities, such as Jacki Kennedy and Marilyn Manroe. My favourite artwork was the cow wallpaper. I wish I could have it in my own room.





Andrew Warhola (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987), better known as Andy Warhol, was an American artist and a central figure in the movement known as Pop art. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became famous worldwide for his work as a painter, an avant-garde filmmaker, a record producer, an author, and a public figure known for his membership in wildly diverse social circles that included bohemian street people, distinguished intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities and wealthy aristocrats. A controversial figure during his lifetime (his work was often derided by critics as a hoax, or "put-on"), Warhol has been the subject of numerous retrospective exhibitions, books, feature and documentary films since his death in 1987. (wikipedia)

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by Marc Chagall, Birthday (L'Anniversaire), & Paris Through the Window

What is a collage?

A collage is a technique of composing a work of art by pasting on a single surface various materials not normally associated with one another, as newspaper clippings, parts of photographs, theater tickets, and fragments of an envelope. The use of this technique first appeapredamong oil painting in the early 20th century.

Techniques of collage were first used at the time of the invention of paper in China around 200 BC. The use of collage, however, remained very limited until the 10th century in Japan, when calliographers began to apply glued paper, using texts on surfaces, when writing their poems.

The technique of collage then appeared in medieval Europe during the 13th century. Gold leaf panels started to be applied in Gothic cathedrals around the 15th and 16th centuries. Gemstones and other precious metals were applied to religious images and also, to coats of arms.

Compotier avec fruits, violon et verre by Pablo Picasso (1912)

Collage is thought to have began with Cubist painters Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso by modern artists. According to some sources, Picasso was the first to use the collage technique in oil paintings.

Surrealism is a cultural movement and artistic style that was founded in 1924 by André Breton. Surrealism style uses visual imagery from the subconscious mind to create art without the intention of logical comprehensibility.
The movement was begun for the first time in Europe, centered in Paris, and attracted many of the members of the Dada community.

The left painting is Crucifixion (Hypercubic Body) by Salvador Dali.

Dada or Dadaism is a cultural movement that began in Zurich, Switzerland, during World War I and peaked from 1916 to 1920. The movement primarily involved visual arts, literature such as poetry, theatre, and graphic design, and concentrated its anti- war politic. Dada activities included public gatherings, demonstrations, and publication of art/literary journals. Passionate coverage of art, politics, and culture filled their publications.

The left painting is Hoch-Cut_With_the_Kitchen_Knife by Hannah Hoch (1889-1978). It is an example of an early dada painting.

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