Second Layer
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This archive documents the second layer on the side of the canvas that shows expression as an adult.
This workshop had 2 participants;
a 19 year old who has experienced disengagement throughout their schooling and a 30 year old that faces anger management challenges.
"It's my first time using
spray paint!"
A key findings from this workshop was that both participants reached first for the spray paint, just as in the previous workshop. However, one participant used the spray paint with confidence, experimenting with it and letting the marks evolve. Comparatively, the other participant was sketching with the spray paint and hesitant to use it. When faced with a new medium, this can either be empowering or daunting.
This finding was reaffirmed as the participant who felt empowered by trying new mediums requested more tools to experiment with. Asking for a rag to soak in paint and throw at the canvas and cutting up paper to make a stencil. This process of experimenting was more expressive on an individual level.
"You can just keep using it"
Untitled video - Made with Clipchamp (9).mp4At the same time, the other participant preferred to use a more familiar tool and medium, reaching for paint on a palette and a brush. This participant spent most of the workshop using a very small brush, painting words and symbols from shows and sporting stars who they resonated with. This desire to paint small, specific and precise images showed a hesitation toward mark making. This participant spent a lot of time mixing colours on the plate and asking others what they should paint.
"Can I just paint my passions?"
Untitled video - Made with Clipchamp (12).mp4"No! No! No!"
Untitled video - Made with Clipchamp (11).mp4"I'm ruining it!!"
"I don't want to go over Erin's death metal thi- you already have"
"You have two total opposites. There's just me who is angry, and then golden retriever boy"
Untitled video - Made with Clipchamp (13).mp4Participants were hesitant and aware of going over each others work. Despite feeling bad about it, but participants were able to laugh it off. This demonstrated an ability to let go of their work and let the conversation happen.
Participants also ended up working together to make marks, either directing someone else to help them achieve their mark or to collaboratively make it together.
This collaborative effort, was also a nice way of representing both participants together. Throughout the workshop there was a clear comparison in confidence and approach between participants that is more than likely due to the age gap and life experience between the two.
The first and only splash of paint!
This was exciting to see, both participants working togetehr to experiement with throwing the paint and swiping it. However, the finding here was that they still wanted complete control over what the outcome was.
"Any colour, but keep it in line"
Untitled video - Made with Clipchamp (14).mp4Page updated
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