Artist StatementThis semester was all about finding myself and having a voice for others. My artwork would be basic and simple but all had a stronger meaning from the colors I would use in my artwork. I used many materials to make different pieces but the one I absolutely enjoyed was using acrylic paint because it was free flow. I want people to think when they see my pieces. I want people to know that they're not alone. I want to break the wall of fear for those who want to have a voice. My most successful project this semester was my final piece. I wanted people to realize what was going on in the world and the way they were being lied to. It also got people thinking and it's exactly my goal. The one piece I would definitely do all over would be my very first piece. I didn't like the way the mirror was stained. I also dislike how you were unable to see the person. I feel like I was unable to connect with my audience. If I could do it again I would do my person in different color layers. Overcoming obstacles has always been a challenge for me. I have a hard time sticking to one thing once it isn't going fast or showing any progress. I really enjoy how my pig came out after hours and time put into the piece the quilling. Finally it became something I enjoyed doing and relaxing.
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Why do it?I didn't know what it would feel like to be proud of an art piece till I created this one. It took little bit of time. I used a canvas and acrylic paint and the writing with just sharpie. The title of my art piece defines what my art piece is about. Why are you doing these things to these individuals or maybe even yourself. You can definitely see the different shades of drip. They're all in the same family and represent pain. I decided to use drip because it showed blood coming down at different speeds, which can also be defined as different ages. The news inspired me to do this art piece. It came from innocent non-white children being killed randomly out in the streets for most of the time just walking home from work. The quote " Education shouldn't be THE REASON someone must die." comes from not just whats going on but what they think it's okay. Society has made their own belief that the only people that matter are those with education, those who have honor roll in school and that those are the ones that shouldn't be killed. Well, what if these people didn't have an education or have good grades? would that be a better reason for certain people to die on the daily?NO!
I wanted people to think about life. The yellow in the background defines someone inner skin tone because of what's inside and the different shades of drip should've signified blood and suffering. The words because in cursive describes education and how it may be important but the middle being bold and not cursive says it's not necessary. My goals as an artist are to express feelings people are feeling but are afraid to do so because of what may be the result after they've spoken their truth. This piece relates to a lot of people and it gives them a chance to breathe because i've taken the weight off of them about having to discuss this topic with someone and being afraid. This piece is exactly what I was expecting it to be, a reliever. Dorm LetterThis was a pretty fun route for me. It was fun just having to paint the letter with not having to worry about a different color going where I accidentally painted. My art piece is made out of cardboard only and it has brown paper wrapped around it to make it stronger. The back part of it was spray painted black but I didn't like how people were able to see the cardboard. A specific person didn't inspire me to do this piece but the thought of going to college did. I usually see in movies how college students have dorm letters to define their first name and I just wanted to do something reusable. It express being girly since it's pink with glitter. Not many girls are pinkalicious but I most certainly am. I don't have many goals as an artist but to be free and create. I may not know many things but I go for it. I'm not very satisfied with myself because I believe i stayed in a safe zone. I didn't explore much with this piece so unfortunately I didn't reach my goal. This art piece was exactly how I pictured it except without the lights but it's exactly what I can see in a dorm room.
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AuthorMarjorie Sanchez Archives
May 2017
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