2D Breadth Assignment #5

Process:

1. Look at the curated show "Pete and Repeat" from the Zabludowicz Collection and create a sketchbook entry about the following ideas. Read the article to gain understanding as to why the curator gathered all of these particular pieces of art together to create this show. You can also use my slides to see some of the pieces more clearly. You may use any grouping you see repeated in the photos to answer the following questions. Be specific in your description of the artwork so others can identify which piece you are analyzing.

Which collection of repeated items are you most drawn to? Why do you think the artist was drawn to that item? What do you think the artist is trying to say about society within that piece? How does its repetition help that message be communicated more clearly?

2. Continuing to work in your sketchbook, brainstorm through your stream of consciousness a list of items (can be people and living subject matter, not just things) that you see repeated frequently in your life. Remember with a stream of consciousness brainstorming, write down any and every thought that comes to your mind. This should end up being a long list; approximately half a page or more. For example, my first stream of consciousness thoughts for repeated things where: used Starbucks cups, billboards, cheap silverware, cars and traffic, plastic water bottles, etc.

3. Look through your list and try to find connections between words and ideas you identified. Feel free to circle and connect your ideas much like a connect the dot. I encourage you to change the color of your writing utensil between each string of connections so you can see where patterns begin to arrive. Continuing with my example from above. I could connect the used Starbucks cup, plastic water bottles, and traffic/cars to convey a message that we are alway on the go with a hurried lifestyle and thus have to rely on the convenience of these items.

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Look for the one item that jumps out at you. Ask yourself, why are you drawn to this item. What does repeating it in a work say about yourself, it, or our society? How does repeating it in a progressive pattern (altering it a little each time it appears) change those questions?

***CAUTION***

You must find content or a message to stand behind your composition! If your composition is only about a bunch of objects without a deeper meaning it will become cliche. You will have to justify your answers during the critique.

4. Taking your identified item(s) that will be repeated, create at least three small rough sketches (with any media or technique practice you may need) showing how you might execute this assignment. You are free to select your media, however, choose carefully! You need to cover a wide range of media choices and techniques throughout your Breadth Assignments. This is a great assignment to get out of your comfort zone a little and experiment.

Things to consider when developing your final idea:

- Your repeated items can overlap. Where they overlap can be transparent or opaque.

- Your items can all have an orientation to the viewer, or they can be arranged more abstractly (floating, upside down).

- You can use one media entirely, or you can use mixed medias.

- You might want to use a technique on this assignment that you haven't used yet this semester.

- If you are drawn to a particular style of work in the slides above and want more direction on how to accomplish it, conference with a peer or your teacher.

5. Show your rough sketches and media practice to a peer. Ask for two positive criticisms and two critical feedbacks.

Ideas:

• Ask them what they believe your piece is trying to communicate. If they don't guess right, tell them and ask for specific suggestions on how you could make it more clear.
• Ask them about your technique that you selected. If they have any suggestions, tips, or ideas for your specific artwork.
• Ask them if you can give them any feedback on the progress of their artwork.

6. Make it happen! Create your master piece! Remember the size minimum is 8"x10" and maximum is 18"x14".