Dissect

-Discuss “dissection.” Reflect upon its method, as compared to smashing or crumpling something. Consider the purpose of dissection as well as the kind of tool that might be used. Consider what object would make for a good subject for dissection; consider its interior and the surface/material/information you would have access to in disassembling it. Consider how one’s understanding of an object, and/or its identity would change through dissection.

-Dissect something. Consider how you take your object apart. Consider what you do with/how you arrange the removed pieces and the remainder. Make a drawing or painting based upon the process or the result. Note: if you wish to add something to your object, talk to me about it.

-Create 8+ thumbnails to arrive at the strongest possible concept and composition. (Each thumbnail should be no smaller than a baseball card.) Consider the full picture plane, including your background. If possible, work from life for your project.

-Choose the surface, dimensions and material for your project.

References:

Mutter Museum

instructor book about history of the figure

Nikki Maloof, nikkimaloof.com

Rebrandt, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, oil on canvas, 1632

Soutine

Chaim Soutine, Side of Beef, oil on canvas, c. 1925; in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo.

Francis Bacon, Figure with Meat, oil on canvas, 1954

Frida Khalo, The Two Fridas, oil on canvas, 1939

Brian Dettmer

Dana Schutz, “Presentation” (2005). Credit Courtesy of the artist and Petzel, New York

Dana Schutz, The Autopsy of Michael Jackson

Turtle Anatomy images from 1820 by German physician and naturalist, Ludwig Heinrich Bojanus

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https://hyperallergic.com/329336/pain-privilege-dissecting-bodies/

https://www.michaelhoppengallery.com/artists/241-juana-gomez/overview/#/artworks/10845

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