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On November 12th, my father and I took an exploration trip to the MET. We went to see the Manet and Degas show where I learned about the two's oddly-competitive friendship. I had the chance to explore the artists' differences and similarities throughout the ages of their pieces. Though I was not directly influenced by these artists in my approach to painting, it was insightful to see the different uses of color and human shape that Manet and Degas represented. Influenced by Isca Greenfield-Sanders to go to this show I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. (to the right top is a piece that I specifically admired for its taste in the human body's shape that is titled "Monsieur and Madame Edouard" by Degas) (to the right bottom is a piece that I admire for it's contrast in light and color that is titled "A Young Lady in 1866" by Manet)
At the MET I learned about the ancient Egyptian Encaustic (wax paints) portraits which were used to paint the faces of individuals that would be placed on the face of the mummy. These pieces showed me a deeper and more socially important side to portraiture, to depict the faces of people who were loved and lost. (see to your left titled "A Mummy with Inserted Panel Portrait of a Youth" from Hawara)
We also viewed the "Origins of Fauvism" exhibit which showed and educated me about artists Matisse and Derain. From what I now know, Fauvism is a style of painting with vivid and non-natural colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Often, artists whose work fell under the scope of fauvism were referred to as wild beasts because of their crazy and free painting style.
I had the opportunity to see the varying approaches to fauvism and what I didn't have the time to learn, my father taught me. It was truly delightful to have my dad who is an art school graduate and previous Teacher further educate me on topics and inquiries that arose as I viewed the exhibit.
As you will later see, I was thoroughly inspired by Matisse and Derain as I approached fauvism in both of my final pieces.
(below is one of my favorite vibrant pieces titled "Henri Matisse" created by André Derain) ( to the right is another beautiful piece using fauvistic brush strokes titled "Open Window" made by Henri Matisse)
with the help of Art21, I was able to watch videos about contemporary abstract artists and the specifics of the process of their work. This is where I researched and learned about Mark Bradford who creates collage and décollage from "information in the city" and how he uses his surroundings and usually old marketing tools to create grand art pieces, meanwhile being sustainable. I also learned about Pepón Osorío who also creates "flued collage" in large-scaled rooms. From Osorío I learned the importance of maintaining physical contact with the materials you are using. These are not the last artists I researched, but rather the ones who stuck with me the most.
Isca Greenfield-Sanders
After being introduced to Insca at the IP10 professionals night, Isca was so kind as to invite me to her studio located in Greenwich lower Manhattan, New York City. There, Isca showed me her studio, some of her pieces in progress, and on the walls, and some of her final paintings. We sat and talked about my ideas, further brainstorming and forming my thoughts into plans. I got inspired by her approach to making her canvases as well as the disappointing news that recycled cardboard would not make the cut as it is too bendable and reactive to water-based paints and glue. Isca gave me the instructions and directions for where to locate materials, but I only ended up taking one trip to Blic because I later found stretchers of my own!
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