VMFA: Patrick Caulfield

Patrick Caulfield is a british pop artist who came shortly after the Pop art movement was launched. Caulfield is known for using bright blocks of flat colour and thick black outlines in his painting. His style has influenced artists such as Michael Craig-Martin.

Some scholars have question the seriousness of Caulfield's work pointing out that it slightly mimics some abstract qualities 

I enjoy looking at Patrick Caulfield paintings mainly because of there graphic nature.

I saw this painting, Paradise Bar and  thought of it showing up some where in a magazine.

What also attracted me to this painting was the fact that it reminded of on the pieces I did in surface ( laptop ) because of the bold crisp lines. 

I think I am going to do some more research on Caulfield's work. I would really like to know what his process is for his paintings...

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VMFA: Ray Litchenstein

Roy Lichtenstein was one of the most notable American artist during the 1960's. He along with fellow artist such as  Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist became the leading pioneers in a new art movement known as Pop Art.By using parody Lichtenstein best displayed the basis for pop better than any other artist. Lichtenstein himself described Pop art not as American but painting but industrial painting.

What I really like about Lichtenstein's work is the comic book style that he uses. since I was a kid I have always loved reading comic books and to see it hanging up as art amuses me. What I am most impressed with though is the fact that Lichtenstein manages to make this oil and acrylic painting look like screen print. It is tuly an example of what man is capable of. This piece titled "Gullscape" has inspired me. And when I find some spare time, perhaps over the winter break I will recreate a scene from one of my favorite comic books. 

VMFA: Nam June Paik

I was excited to see this piece when I visited the museum. Especially because I recently did a paper on him and now know a lot about him. Nam June Paik is undoubtedly the master of video art. He helped to establish this medium in the 1960's. Although a he was a very prestigious Video Artist he also worked in other mediums including performance art and sculpture.


This piece is called "Buddha Watching TV". is a combination of video art and sculpture basically making it a video sculpture.  Nam June Paik actually made the concept for this piece in in 1974. However this version that rest in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was made in 1997.


Paik  used a real Buddha head from Indonesia and wrote his name aggressively on it. The head sits in dirt and seems to be watching it self on the television screen. The image on the screen is live and is constantly broadcasting the unchanging head. This piece supports the act of reflecting upon the age of technology. A theme that is present throughout several of Paik's works.


"The real issue implied in 'Art and Technology' is not to make another scientific toy, but how to humanize the technology and the electronic medium, which is progressing rapidly. We will demonstrate the human use of technology, and also stimulate viewers NOT for something mean but stimulate their fantasy to look for the new, imaginative and humanistic ways of using our technology." - Nam Jun Paik   

Wall to Wallpaper

Honestly, when I first received this project I didn't think that it was going to be that hard. However, once I actually started it I realized how complicated and tedious this project really was. Trying to make a print that can repeat is not an easy task. At first I started using a speedy cut block to make my print, but it wasn't sturdy enough and it eventually broke. I had to go out and buy another block but this time I bought a lino cutting block. This incident did put me a little bit behind me schedule, but I made up the time. I had so many ideas for this projects and several different options in which I could carry it out. the final design was chosen based on the stability of the form. I would say that this is one of my most successful projects in surface research.

Phantasm

This is another project from my time studio class. I have to say, I am really proud of it. A lot of work went into making it. and I got all of this done in about two and half weeks.  I had about 10 different people assist me in the making of this shot film involving props, transportation, and editing.

The title, the script and the characters were all created by me. I really felt like a director/producer during the whole process. I  enjoyed telling people what to say and where to be. The only thing that I would change, is the camera quality. Unfortunately, a better camera wasn't in my budget...

Since making this movie, I have done a whole bunch of research on different types of cameras, audio recorders and filming kits.

One thing is for sure If I ever do another short film like this I will definitely better prepared for it and it will be twice as good.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CHASETUR1?feature=mhum

Artist Intro: Bansky

Perhaps one of the most famous graffiti artist in the world is the British artist, Banksy.

 Not much is known about the actually identity of Banksy. The only thing about his identity that has been confirmed is the year he was born and his place of birth.(1974 Bristol, England)

Banksy's art work is most recognizable for for focusing on themes of 

Anti-capitalism, Anti-fascism, Anti-imperialism, Anti-authoritarianism, and other such related movements.

Banksy's technique basically uses stencils and some computer generated prints. 

Banksy is normally uses visual imagery to get his points across but he has also made works that rely on words.

It is still argued by many whether or not Banksy work should be considered "art". Most critics have deemed Banksy's art as simple vandalism.

He is also known for making sculpture and altering film and sculpture.

In April 2006, Banksy made a sculpture based on a crumpled red phone box with a pickaxe in its side, and placed it on the of a side street. 

Banksy has shown that he is a true master of satirical art.

to more of Banksy's work check out these websites. 

http://www.banksy.co.uk/index2.html

http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/banksy/banksy.htm

APPROPRIATION

In time studio we have just completed a new project. 

The point of the project was to take videos that we found on the internet and put them together in a way that may change the context of them. When my professor gave me the assignment, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I had actually had the idea to do this long before I had even entered high school. 

 The purpose of the video is to provoke some thought.  I hope I succeeded..