Well I told you that I would show you my final piece soon. I'm really eager to show this work to you as I'd welcome any feedback particularly in the way of what to call it. I feel that it needs a title but I can't think of one that is suitable.
But never mind that for now, lets show you the piece itself:
The assignment that we were given had a title of 'Being Human'. In this we could work with whatever medium we chose and do whatever sub theme we wanted as long it fitted into being human.
For this, I chose to do humanities relationship with religion as I feel this a big part of what sets us apart from any other being on this planet.
Here you can see in my piece a figure emerging from a book. The figure has been made completely out of the bible that it's coming out of in order to hopefully give the analogy of how we use the bible to help shape our faith and also in a way our identities through that.
The light that's been placed inside I hope signifies the strength that we often draw from religion and a hope and trust that fuels people with religious beliefs on.
I found it quite a challenging subject to try and portray into art. At first I was planning on creating a paper cut like the one I created for my mum for mother's day below:
However, I found such a big message hard to convey in 2D form such as this so thus was born the 3D book sculpture.
I'm keen as I said to hear what people think of it as feedback good or bad I think is an important part of improving as an artist which is obviously something that I'm keen to do.
Having finished this piece the other day, we then go straight into our final major piece of the year on Monday. I can't believe that this will be the last assignment of this college year. I've loved it so much and can't wait to progress onto my next course.
I guess I have to say something about that actually. It's looking now like I'm going to be doing the 2 year level 3 course instead of Foundation. Though this in some way is a bit of a shame, it's the best thing as it gives me time to get those essential GCSE's and more time to think about what I want to study at University. But whatever course I take, I know I'll love it as either way I'll be doing art!
5 comments:
I think you have excelled in this very personal piece Bekah. I think of you rising from despair to life if you get what I mean. I was very impressed with the commentary on the construction - such a lot of thought and effort. I bet it looks fantastic on the podium.
Very well done!
PS
The Art Gallery looked very interesting - was that Antony Gormley rising from the pavement - he gets everywhere!
I agree about the baby OK in miniature but gruesome that size.
How tall was the Three Graces?
It's amazing what can be done with paper - I remember a chap called Philip somebody who made lifesize figures. Rumour has it that Elton John commissioned him. I went to one of his courses a long time ago - very interesting - kept Year 8 busy for a whole term! Lol x
Nana said,
Wow, so touched with the reasoning of the project, brilliant,as for title, I think 'Light of the Word' Grandad said 'Light of the World' hope it may give you some ideas. Well done, lets know the mark. lots of love Nana and Grandad xx
Thank you grandparents for the lovely comments, I'm glad you like it.
Granny: Yes it was an Antony Gormley in the entrance. The three grace paper pillars were fairly big, taller than Dad.
Nana, Grandad: I like the title 'light of the word'. That has a nice ring to it.
xxx
Thank you so much nik for your lovely comments! It really encourages me to keep blogging as I'm never sure who really reads it!
I've had a look at your blog as well. You've got some lovely photos on there! Did you take them yourself?
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