Artist Statement:

Reality and Fiction are grey areas that I mostly feel in my classroom. In my work, I wanted to blur the boundaries of reality and fiction especially with the use of social media. As a student leader myself, I struggled to identify genuine friendships. I might have multiple followers, however behind the screen, I truly interact with only a few friends. My generation of youngsters live in a day and age where human relationships no longer stem mainly from physical interactions. Our interactions have become heavily dependent on digital platforms. The juxtaposition of multiple interactions in digital interfaces aim to highlight the use of social media that inflicted surreal friendships. Does social media define our social status? How do we distinguish 'real' from 'fake' friendships?

Celine is a thoughtful student artist. She has strong individualistic views about social matters and contemporary issues. Celine has been very passionate about Art and displayed focus and interest in every art lesson since Secondary One. Her strength is two-dimensional emotive and conceptual art forms - sketching, juxtaposition of ideas and narrative visuals. - Ms Desiree Tham

FELDMAN'S APPROACH

RELATE IT

What does this Artwork remind you of?

What subjects seen in the artwork can be found in our daily lives?

What interest you most about this work of art? How will you describe the 'mood'?

DESCRIBE IT

What do you think is the main subject matter in his artwork?

What do you see?

What words will you use to describe the artwork?

How would you describe the artwork to another person over the phone?

ANALYSE IT

How is the artwork made?

How did the Artist arrange the artworks?

What other senses can be use to understand the artwork? How?

What title/ name will you give the artwork?

INTERPRET IT

What do you think is happening in this artwork? What else can be happening?

What do you think the artwork is about? How did you come up with the explanation?

Why do you suppose the artist made the artwork? Was it inspired by real-life events?

EVALUATE IT

What do you like about the Artwork?

What was the Artist successful in communicating through the artwork?

Adapted from: Edmund B. Feldman’s Method of Art Criticism

Suggested Activity: Upper Secondary

Explore and engage in art critiques and conversations as we look at how Celine relates her artwork to the society.

This activity will help you uncover strategies used by the student artist to communicate an idea.