Unit 5 Territories of Practice: Bridget Riley Art Foundation Workshops at the British Museum

Unit 5 Territories of Practice: Bridget Riley Art Foundation Workshops at the British Museum 

This was an amazing day

We went to the British museum to see first hand work close up, not many people get the opportunity to do this and it was a privilege to do so.

This was great for TOP.

Seeing work close up 

The work that they helped bring out was for our group which were concentrating on the subject of appropriation. 

All the works that were laid out was in the topic of appropriation

This was great for our TOP group, we aw different styles of appropriation and other artist using it in their own practice not only now in this century but throughout history 

Seeing the masters appropriate off each other for different purposes was insightful

It surely is different to the likes of Jeff Koons now and it seems that the laws and rules on appropriation was a lot less strict back in the days. 

There were pieces where artist took everyday images and recontexualized its content

There were pieces where artists learn from each other, copying past masters technique and style 

There were artist who appropriated from Poems and literature. 

Political Appropriations

cultural appropriations

Style 

techniques

Copying from sculptures, changing the context...

Loads

This day definitely expanded my knowledge on the topic of appropriation. This sessions really helped!!!

I found these in the corner, it had the images on and descriptions of every single piece shown to us.

Whats best is that we have the opportunity to go back, with a list of pieces we can go see first hand. 

this is a great opportunity 

This was very helpful towards our TOP

I think today was the day i really started to understand the history of Appropriation and how it developed throughout the years. 

Gallery visits December 2014

Gallery visits December 2014

Tate Modern : Sigmar Polke

When we went to these gallery visits as a group, we scouted out the symbols and context that had a strong relationship with "Appropriation" which was the topic we were discussing about

This piece was interesting, painted on bubble wrap, found material. Raw material

The Swastika originally was considered to be a very sacred symbol in Hindusim, originally perceived as a symbol of success and promising fortune. It was later appropriated and altered by the Nazis. 

Other things like the symbol of the Eagle, used in the Nazis as a symbol of strength is now also used in todays world, American symbol too. 

Tate Modern: Omer Fast - "The Casting"

This was a really interesting piece, 4 videos being projected onto both sides of the 2 slides, a story was being told. Composition. 

Serpentine Gallery: Reiner Ruthenbeck

Lots of found material used by Ruthenbeck

Tables, paper, rope, everyday items altered and recontexualized for the viewers. 

It changes your perspective on how you see the subjects. 

Tables aren't usually seen from this angle 

And even if you have the urge to fix it, you can't because there is a line that prevents you from entering. 

Serpentine Sackler Gallery: Julio Le Parc

Parc uses a lot of political figures in his work but he alters them to make it playful and less serious. 

He made games for all ages to interact and play with. 

All this research and gallery visits brought us onto our presentation in which we made for the unit. 

 Our presentation went rather well in my opinion. Really well

We talked fluidly about the subject of appropriation and when it got to the questions part at the end, this subject brought in many questions. 

The discussion between us nearly went on longer than the presentation itself.

Overall this was really beneficial, it extended our knowledge on the subject of appropriation, it brought different views and opinions together that helps with our perception of different kinds of views on appropriation which will help develop our practice. 

Creative Enterprise Week 2014 - Sell Yourself: self-promotion and marketing

Creative Enterprise Week 2014 - Sell Yourself: self-promotion and marketing

Made in Arts London are my current agent and they sent me an email a few weeks ago regarding talks that were coming to London

This is one of the few i went to

There were two speakers at this event

I found this talk to be rather helpful 

I wrote down some helpful notes

Starts on the right hand side

Key points on the right !

Gallery Visits since October '14

Gallery Visits since October '14

I haven't been to many galleries since I've been back, i am more focused on my practical work because this time, i actually have a focus on what i am doing. Last year was more or less experimentation which was a very spread out approach on my practice. 

This exhibition was really helpful to my practice, and toward sky knowledge of Appropriation. The artist that were exciting in this show were all more or less inspired by Marcel Duchamp. Majority of pieces exhibited were all "readymade" objects, what the artists had done was alter the properties and gave new meaning to the objects, they recontexualized. 

One of my favourite pieces in this exhibition was a piece done by Rob and Nick Carter, a piece called "Red 23, 2014". This was a french roulette wheel, that kept on spinning. They had added a motor to it, with its ballbariane inside never landing on a figure, it was interesting to see its original function, functionless. This kind of recontexualising interest me towards my theory and practice. 

This was a small gallery near Brick lane market, where i was doing research for my paintings 

It was helpful in the sense that the artwork captured this street vibe, it expressed the marks on a rough surface. You had the feel of an urban setting. 

Andrew Salgado, his work was very good to see

His paintings varied in different sizes, his paintings of portraits using a wide range of brush marks was inspiring to see. 

It was aesthetically pleasing, i was so interested in his work in fact, i asked for a price list for his pieces, if there was one in my budget, i wouldn't mind investing in one of Salgado's pieces. 

Price list 

Another exhibition we came across when walking about London 

I think the gallery visits so far, haven't been useless but not entirely useful to the subject of Appropriation. 

New "Brick Lane Market" Paintings, 2014

New "Brick Lane Market" Paintings, 2014

These paintings went a lot better. I feel more comfortable knowing what i am doing now in my practice, its been a while since i have created work this fluidly. 

I Dont actually plan what i am going to paint, i look at my research and decide then and there. Colour is a factor when thinking, i tend to choose darker colours now for the background therefore the brighter more vibrato images in the foreground will catch more contrast. 

Somewhat automatic choosing 

"Brick Lane Market #3, 2014"

Not everything is appropriated. I have actually created some things on my own. Like these vomit like patterns. That was my own interpretation of what i thought would look good in this painting. The directions guides the viewers eyes throughout the whole painting. This is good 

This is more playful, makes you happy and energetic. Positive energy is radiated form this kind of painting which is why i enjoy creating it

"Brick Lane Market #4, 2014"

This piece seems rather chaotic  

Lots of things happening, many subjects within the image, especially the foreground with the 5 horsemen riding around the painting, like a tornado of activity and colour overwhelming the audience. 

 "Brick Lane Market #5, 2014"

This piece i actually think went better than the previous two. The triangular patter is a definite positive that went well. It flows through the whole painting which connects everything together, bringing it into one to the audience. 

Colours are bright, like sun like bright. Feeling of it is light. 

Compositions isn't too bad, In this piece, i decided to use more image than text. 

The start with Brick Lane Market #1 and #2, i used around 70% image and 30% text. 

In the others like "Alleyway: and "Berwick Street" i used like 70% text and 30% imagery. 

I wanted to create balance. 

In this i tried to go for a 60% imagery and 40% text 

New Paintings : "Alleyway, 2014" , "Berwick Street, 2014" , "Deptford Market, 2014"

New Paintings : "Alleyway, 2014" , "Berwick Street, 2014" , "Deptford Market, 2014" 

This is the general view of the overall piece

I started doing this with Bricklane Market #1 and #2, and i thought it was a change and made it look very interesting. 

It can link to the streets of London as it has a similar visual appearance to a brick on a wall. 

"Alleyway, 2014" 

I was walking in london and i came across an alleyway that was kind of grim and dirty. No body gave it a second look, which i am not surprise but the artwork in the alleyway should be recognised. I used the images and text in this alleyway to create a painting that will look aesthetically pleasing, hopefully changing viewers minds and giving street art a second look whenever they see t in whatever situation. 

I am rather fond of this piece, Many things worked well in this. The paint splatter gave it this spray can feel to it and freedom of expressing on a surface. 

In the background i started painting texts that i found, then in the foreground i used this symbol. 

"Berwick Street, 2014" 

This was not a market nor an alleyway. It was a street. 

I wouldn't say this piece was very successful but it was good that i did it, to learn what went badly and what went well 

This compared to my other pieces feels less vibrant in colour use. 

"Deptford Market, 2014" 

This piece went the less successful 

Very plain, simple, empty

Feels lost in text and colour 

There is not as much depth in this painting because the background colour is similar to foreground image colours. 

 I will continually paint 

Next will be more Brick Lane market paintings. I feel that this market had a brilliant balance between text and imagery. I went to do research there twice and did a lot of research! 

David Choe : An inspiration towards my practice

CONTINUING WORK - 2ND YEAR CHELSEA COLLEGE 

This is an artist that has inspired me through my new series of work in my current practice. His name ladies and gentleman is David Chow. He is a Graffiti artist that has made a name for himself after his commission with Facebook in which he took shares instead of cash, because of Facebook's success, his shares are priceless. 

His work however are too priceless. 

Ive always loved colour, in these pieces, the overall use of colour and colour combinations creates nothing but positive energy when viewed upon. Vibrant and energetic. 

He always has a main subject composed into the image, but surrounded with other visual elements 

His style is so free, variation of movements and use of colour interest me

He is the main artist i have been looking at at being inspired by his work i have decided to create some of my own. 

I continued doing what i did from my last piece. Concentrating on the Graffiti/Street art in London Markets and also unnoticed places such as alleyways, corners and remote locations. 

My first piece was "Bricklane Market #1, 2014" 

Personally i think these pieces work really well. There is a strong depth in the image, and colour use is strong and vibrant. Very aesthetically pleasing to the viewers because it catches their attention. 

 These two pieces i made at similar times. They have a similarity through the use of colours and composition of images, and the balance between text and imagery.