Name: Katherine Dixon
Project Title: Personal Portraits
Fine Art Pathway: Final Major Project Proposal
Review
I have chosen Fine Art as my pathway because I like the open ended
and unrestricted nature of Fine Art, and I believe I am better suited to
working in this way, rather than within the more specific constraints of the
design process. On this course I have explored a
wide range of media and processes. I have used grids as method to develop and
produce a variety of ideas and images. My strengths are in photography and
drawing, both of which I can use to collect information and to generate ideas
for paintings. I have also learnt how to use a wide range of materials and
produced mixed media pieces; this has become my other main interest. Contextual
research is my main weakness, I know I can develop and improve this aspect of
my work and I intend to use this assignment partially as an opportunity to
broaden my knowledge of other art, particular contemporary art.
Ideas and Concepts
I intend to research and investigate the theme of portraits. To
provide imagery to use as starting points for my project proposal I will
initially use photography and drawing. I hope then to develop my ideas using a
range of materials and media; for example: printmaking, collage and painting. I
intend to use my family and friends as subjects, hence the title ‘Personal
Portraits’. I am inspired by the way in which both Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo
frequently used themselves as models.
Contextual Research
I particularly like paintings that use collage and/or new
technology such David Hockney's recent iPad pieces. David Hockney is a key
influence on me as he works in this way. I will also research: Chuck Close,
Gary Hume, Henri Matisse, Alice Kettle, Frida Kahlo and Van Gogh.
Techniques and Presentation
I have used photography to gather information and to get images to
work from. I will also work from direct observation in particular when working
on the self-portraits, when I can use mirror. I will also produce
mixed media pieces, combining family photography and panting, and by
overprinting and simplifying photography imagery. I am using a computer to
manipulate images through Photoshop to emphasis and enhance qualities within
the imagery.
Evaluation and Progression
I will compare my own work against that of the artist that I have
researched into and that have influenced me in this project. I am intending to evaluate
the project while it is in progress and on completion. I will refer back to the
initial aims and objectives of my proposal.
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