Evaluation

EVALUATION

In this assignment I have experimented with light drawings, portraiture and landscapes. I now have a keen observation and understanding of these types of photography, I have looked at artists such as David Bailey, Gilles et Dada, Arnulf Rainer, Darren Pearson and Andreas Gursky.

I feel that I have learnt many techniques from these great artists and it has improved my work in creative ways.

Overall, I think that my work has benefitted from these artists along with a lot of my own techniques and effects. I found the light drawing to be a very difficult task to do as you need to be very steady handed and understand where your pointing the light and where it will lead.  These are essential to making a great image and I felt that I had done quite well so I am pleased with the outcome of the light drawing work. The message behind my images is a theme of 'Paranoia and Euphoria' its a slightly dark but powerful subject and the light drawings helped enormously with it.

When it came down to the portraiture it was different as in it didn't take that long to get the shots that I needed but it still proved to be a bit tedious as I knew what looked good and didn't so therefore with shots that I had taken I used my favourites out of a heap of photo's. David Baileys work helped me with some of the positions I wanted the models to stand or look so that was helpful and I believe I have done well in that department.

When it came to the Landscape work it definitely took some time not only to find the right spot but also in positioning the camera to get it to look the way you want, however I mainly used my landscapes for textural backgrounds and overlays such as walls or materials etc. I have edited as best I could without overpowering my images as the aim was to be simple but effective so I am pleased with all my work and how its laid out. I feel that my goals have been achieved and I hope my images do well in the Melbourne Festival. 

Expanding Horizons - Final - Paranoia Image

PARANOIA SYMBOLISM - FINAL IMAGES - LIGHT DRAWINGS

My edits

Photoshop work - Paranoia Project

Andreas Gursky

Andreas Gursky

Gursky's Landscape work is really nice, I love the urban flats image and the rural field and lake image. Gursky has been my favourite landscape photographer and his work has inspired me, although at this point I don't think I should incorporate it into my work but he has given me some great ideas for the future.

Some aspects may be added into my work but only a few. 

These images are simplistic but effective and draw the eye. Its a pleasing pair of photographs and I like that some of the windows on the flats are coloured.

Darren Pearson

Darren Pearson

Pearson's work on light drawings is truly magnificent and one of a kind. Pearson's work is whacky and innovative which is one of the reasons he caught my eye and I really like his work. I love this light drawing as it links to the project I plan on doing which is going to be on 'Paranoia'. 

The brain and eye image is like an X-ray photo and works nicely.

David Bailey

David Bailey

David is my main inspiration when it comes to portraits, he knows what looks good and knows how to execute the photo perfectly. I am aiming to get all of my portraits on the same kind of level as David's, relatively close up and mid level. I may use some black and white filters/gradients on my images like David Bailey has. 

I was thinking of doing a portrait like this one that David has done of Jude Law but without the cigarette and suit.

Research - Gilles et Dada

Gilles et Dada

Dada's work with duplication and displacement of certain areas of the object/person he is photographing is quite unique compared to most artists I have ever seen, such a simple design like this becomes powerful and effective. Dada has inspired me to use a technique similar to these in my own work but with my own style and overlays. Dada creates scenes, I wouldn't call them just portraits as each picture tells you something such as the third image on my post shows a dark and powerful piece and looks like its been sliced into a statue. 

Research - Arnulf Rainer

ARNULF RAINER

Arnulf uses overlays in his work to express his feelings of the images. These overlays would be either a selection of certain paints, pencil, pen or charcoal. Arnulf makes a bold impact on his work with every image, sometimes it may be a wacky facial shape but mainly he works with leading lines such as the image above. Rainer is the only artist I like that has used this sort of design.

Initial Ideas

Proposal

PROPOSAL

In this assignment I am going to be entering the Melbourne Festival Emerging Talent Award 2014.

My thoughts on what I am going to do so far are to do with using light room drawings as a backdrop or overlay on my images. I think that this style of imagery would work well and I havent seen any images like it yet so therefore this may work in my favor. I also have wanted to incorporate graphic design work into my photos. This technique is like the light room except all the designing will be digitally created. I am looking towards portraiture and landscape work. With these ideas I will have to use software such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. The more subtle and not overpowered design the better as I dont want to make it look bad. The more aesthetically pleasing the better. I want it to be eye catching but without being to overpowered on what I am trying to show.

I will use people and scenery.

So far this what I want to do.

Introduction

Introduction

Aim:-This assignment aims to broaden ability to select and visually record from a range of sources in order to communicate information to different audiences.

Melbourne, in South Derbyshire hosts one of the biggest art festivals in the East Midlands and aims to encourage creativity in the visual arts.   The Festival supports young and emerging artists by giving them the opportunity to exhibit at Melbourne Festival and this year we are launching the MELBOURNE FESTIVAL EMERGING TALENT AWARD. The Award is targeted at artists aged 16 - 25 who are in education or have just left it and interested in a career in Art. It is aimed at Artists in the East Midlands area.

The Award is part of a programme titled “Expanding Horizons” supported by an Arts Council England Grant for the Arts and a local benefactor. The winner will receive £1000, with a runner up award of £250. All shortlisted entries will be exhibited at the 2014 Festival. The Festival team will provide mentoring sessions for the winner and a place on the 2015 Melbourne Festival Art & Architecture Trail. 

The Brief

The theme “Expanding Horizons” is about reaching out to the wider communities in Derbyshire and beyond, however the theme is open to individual and imaginative interpretation. 

The piece will be judged on originality, and imaginative interpretation of the brief. It should be innovative and engaging and show a high level of technical ability. The work must be of excellent quality in both materials and application. Students are invited to use the piece for their current art practice,  provided they can show the work is original for the competition.

STAGE ONE: Artists should apply with their proposal, including images of previous work and an outline description of their intentions. This might include sketches or a description as appropriate, along with CV’s and/or Artist’s Statement and any supporting information. Deadline: 14th March 2014

STAGE TWO: A selection team will shortlist up to 20 proposals. The selection process will consider originality, technical ability, interpretation of the theme and future potential. All artists will be advised of the selection team decision by 31st March 2014. 

STAGE THREE: Invited artists will need to present their work by 30^th August ready for exhibition on 12^th & 13^th September 2013. Artists in full time study will need to complete work for tutor approval by June 2014, and will be responsible for safe storage of artwork. The delivery and collection of work is the responsibility of the artist. Artists will be provided with details of delivery arrangements.

STAGE FOUR: The selection team will review the final pieces submitted by the shortlisted artists on or before Friday 12^th September. The Melbourne Festival Emerging Talent Award will be presented at 5pm on Saturday 13^th September entrants should be available to attend.