Monday, March 23, 2009

Artists' Methods and Materials

The artwork I chose by Rosalie Gascoigne is called Directives which was created in 1999. Gascoigne’s artwork is distinctive and significant in many ways. This piece of great art shows the materials Gascoigne used. They were simple but yet affective. The artwork was created by retro reflective road signs on wood. The pieces were assorted together to shape and align all the arrows to create the effect of motion and travel within the work. With the production method and use of materials, Rosalie Gascoigne is a unique artist and inspiring to all others who come across her work.

The image I am using by Fiona Hall titled Oatley, was taken in Sydney 1974. The method for producing this image is quite simple. A black and white camera was used. From the time it was taken, the method for printing images was using a dark room and still is used today for some photographers. The dark room allows the photographer to have much control over the image as possible. Fiona Hall contrasted the image very well. The amount of light and shades were conveyed nicely. The materials you can see in the image are basic. What you would normally expect in a backyard.

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