Art is very similar. It is documentation of the world around us, whether it be directly recreated or hidden through subject matter and technique. Art allows us to gain a feeling of how people viewed the world through out history. We can step out of our skin, and view the world through the eyes of the artist.
Imagery is universal; the spoken word can be literally translated into many types of languages, however to convey feelings imagery allows the viewer to make their own personal connections. Symbols are based off of how things are observed in this world, and do not need a system such as language to convey their meanings. Art allows us to shake off our everyday reality and see the world from a different perspective, which will in turn help in development of our global community.
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I think you've really captured the concept of dream life here, yet still managed to keep it "artsy". The idea of perspective is very clear with your use of images that repeat but change placement in the scene. I also really enjoy the humor that you have created with some of the characters and items in the room.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Good job of cutting the little boy out of the picture. Good effects on the different parts of the image, very dreamy.
ReplyDeleteUsing dreams as a metaphor was puzzling to me before I read your statement. I think that comparing the idea that "anything can happen" to both dreams and art is comparable. The placement of the figures as well as the eerie characters you used. The portrait does look like the dream of a child, but the window gives it a certain quality I can't put my finger on as well. It looks like either a window into the subconscious or a window in to the conscious.
ReplyDeleteI really like how the composition of your Photoshop collage encourages pondering of the deeper meaning of the individual images. Just like a dream, the meaning is not apparent, with one correct interpretation or solution. Perhaps you could have developed more of a realistic space by using more shadows, but realism might not be what you're going for. While I am unsure about "stepping out of" or "shaking off" everyday realities, I like when you discuss moving beyond the surface to interpret and gain new perspectives on reality.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading what you had to say and seeing the points in your dream portrait. Dreams are so weird and I feel like you really captured that essence. I hope you do more collages like that, you really have a knack for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat collage,it makes us want to know more about what your are dreaming and why. Comparing dreams and art is an interesting path/concept. Life is what you think, feel, what you see AND what you don't see. Dreams and Art are a combination of all of the above and goes far beyond what you see. Reminding your students that art goes beyond what you see is important. What is interesting is the dreamy background and images and then the stark black and white eye chart. A reminder of reality.
ReplyDeleteLet's discuss your dreams, I am curious......
Your artist statement was very clear about how you relate art to dreams through the use of symbols in the two types of imagery. However, I struggle with seeing this connection in the image. Looking at your current image I see random symbols, which relate to the crazy aspects of dreams. I like how the images can be confusing and not make sense, because most dreams do not. However, I am unsure of the symbols relation to art. I would like to see images that relate more to art or an explanation of why those specific symbols were chosen. If "art is like a dream" I would like to see how your portrayed dream relates to your idea of art and art education.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting concept of dreams relating to art. I really like the texture that the "room" has.
I'm curious: is this a dream you've had or did you think of things that might make up a dream and add them in? I'm curious about the eye chart on the door.
When I was learning how to use photoshop (and I'm obviously still learning) my teacher mentioned that to create depth in something, you can lesson the saturation of images as they go further back in space. I was thinking about this when I looked at the three images of the girl. I noticed that you made the girl more transparent as she goes back into space (rather than the thought that I had) and I can see how this can relate to dreams, as sometimes they're fuzzy or blurry -- sometimes confusing.
I would change the wording in your statement, from Symbols are based off of, to Symbols are based on, or Symbols are constructed from. I would like to see the font all the same?
ReplyDeleteI love dreaming. Most times I don't understand the symbolism in my dreams, but I am entirely entertained and refreshed by my dreams. When I saw your image I thought it looked like a dream, not a fantasy. So I think that you have done a masterful job in capturing the ephemeral and fantastical quality that is a dream. It looks like something straight from a scene in a dream. Although I am having a hard time interpreting the symbols, it doesn't deter me from appreciating the work. Dreams are a strong motivating force. The creative power which feeds my dreams feed my waking hours. Although I never capture the wonderment of my dreams in my waking life I consider my dreams as critically important to my creative expression. I rarely talk about dreams with my students, but I think they see me carry the dust of my dreams throughout the day. Dreaming is a daring subject to tackle in a statement of this sort, but I also think dreaming has more influence in creative expression than we give credit to it. There is something musical in this image, too.
Dreaming like art demonstrates an increased awareness to emotions and other sensory stimuli. Hmm.
I will be thinking about your work for awhile.