#crit notes

Took some time to explain the horse show. Like and subscribe here: https://youtu.be/qFzxG7pUwCw

I also talked about my process of photographing. I explained my plan to photograph subjects as well as video and audio record my conversations with these subjects so I can return the the information they share with me later on. One group member alerted me to the fact that the video piece may make some individuals uncomfortable and deter people from wanting to participate in my project. This wasn't something that had even crossed my mind, so it was great to have it brought to my attention. However, having a video also felt like an important piece to me to document this journey and the audio serves as backup so I can ensure I have captured the conversation. As I've begun to photograph my subjects, I've started by asking their permission to video if they are comfortable. So far, everyone has been very open to it, but if I photograph subjects who would rather not be videoed I will have the conversation when I've finished photograph so I can take notes.

My group members gave me very helpful and insightful feedback. In terms of the abstract piece that I made on the snowy day, they drew attention to some of the shapes, the purple shading, and the light and dark contrast. In terms of the series on time, development, and family, they said that I could either stick to a black and white color palette or add an accent of color to each piece to connect them -- like making my mom's bathing suit in Project 1 one color and making a shape in Project 2 another color. I am kind of leaning towards sticking to the black and white color palette so that attention isn't taken away from the other parts of the piece because of the color and because I am hesitant to add something so permanent to works that I do not think are bad. My group also mentioned that I could make something out of the snowflake stencil that I used, since it took on an interesting, kind of curled look after use. I could potentially make a work with the white snowflake stencil on a dark background to be the opposite of and complement the dark snowflake on the white background (Project 2). A group member brought up that this additional piece would exemplify the idea that no two snowflakes are exactly the same -- because, even though both snowflakes would be the same structure, one has been altered with paint and tear. Other than that, my group liked that every work was different but connected as a series. They liked how I changed the background of Project 2. They also said that I might be able to incorporate the abstract pattern piece. I'm not quite sure how I would do so, but I'll think about it. Also, one of my group members helped me to come up with additional meaning for the snowflake piece. I was thinking that it had a geometric, clean feel, like that in Project 2. It would be made of paint and a metallic accent as well to connect. It has to do with time passing because I used to love cutting up snowflakes when I was younger, and I am trying to allow it to look a bit like a cut-out snowflake. I also made it because I am fascinated by the crystalline structure of snowflakes. Snowflakes are so delicate and intricately patterned, and each is unique. After water vapor in the clouds goes through deposition, the flakes fall and form their shapes due to the environment of the path they take to the ground. Since it is highly improbable that two snowflakes will fall down the exact same way, each snowflake is unique. I like this scientific aspect. I also like the unique part. My group member brought up then that no two people are exactly the same. This idea gives the piece an additional human characteristic component.

Another idea I got from walking around the studio today was using a xerox transfer. Ysabel did a square where she used this xerox of someone over some text, there is also a red sox painting in the art room with paint, xerox and ink. I want to think about how I can possibly use this xerox transfer in my work, either for images or text.

My group liked how I put together Project 1 and Project 2 to look like one, cohesive piece. They also liked the idea that I was playing with perception. One member of my group agreed with me that I should darken up the boarder on Project 2 to make the work look stronger and more relatable to Project 1. Additionally, they thought that I should continue to present myself through my work. One member of my group pointed out that my abstract piece looks almost like there is a worded message hidden in it, and I think that I might peruse the idea of hidden messages and decoding. My group also thought that I could experiment with some more different materials, possibly bringing color with paint. I agree that it would be good and enjoyable for me to work with color, given that I love color. Paint would be a great medium because I also love painting. I'll think about how I can use these materials and ideas in another work.

Working off of the drawings inside of another picture Go find a place you know of, draw a piece of it and take your drawing to the place and take a photo.

10.  Thought provoking.