"Use what talents you possess: The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang the best." ~ Henry Van Dyke (American novelist and musician) Did you know we are all born with at least 700 talents? We only develop a handful in our lifetime. What talents or skills do you possess that you KNOW about-right now?
What are others that you think you would be good at if you did have the time to develop them, whether artistic or not. How will you go about discovering these skills or talents? Why is it important to fail in order to discover these talents? Due Friday 10/7
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"You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will." — Stephen King Stephen King is an author of supernatural fiction. What do you think he means when he says "you can" and "you should"? In what ways are you not brave when it comes to creating pieces with clay? In what ways have you become brave by doing the work in this class?
Respond thoughtfully.
"It makes good sense to use clay for pots, vases, pitchers, and platters, but I like to have things both ways. I make things that could be functional, but I really want them to be considered works of art."
-Betty Woodman* Betty Woodman (b. 1930) is internationally recognized as one of the most important ceramic artists working today. Through her inventive use of color and form and her expert blend of a wide range of influences, she creates exuberant and captivating ceramic sculpture. Employing many forms, from fragmented wall vases to bronze benches to pillow pitchers, she presents a delightful gathering of influences and traditions. Woodman has traveled extensively, finding inspiration in cultures around the world. Artist and writer Jeff Perrone has described Woodman’s remarkable ability to draw on many sources: As a body of work, her ‘style’ is an ever-changing constellation of ceramic styles…This ceramic eclecticism is an implicit critique of modernist “purity”, the leveling of variety and difference. But Woodman’s eclecticism, her pluralism is not a scrambling or confusion of systems. It is the selection of what is best from various styles; it requires more care, more orderliness to be an eclectic than to apply a single standard or adhere to a single model. For Woodman, this eclectic gathering is an essential part of her process:
http://www.franklloyd.com/dynamic/artist_bio.asp?ArtistID=37
Have you discovered a "style" in your art or your way of dress or decorating? If so, what style do you employ in your art-making, dress or decoration? As Betty is constantly changing in her preferences of ceramic styles, she appears to stay consistent to her love of bright colors and incorporating Matisse-like elements in her work. Your style is unique and personal to you. Describe your style preferences, and embrace your uniqueness! RESPOND TO THIS BY Friday 4/22 for full credit "Use what talents you possess: The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang the best." |
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