This week we will be learning about Kehinde Wiley, a portrait painter who uses classical technique and pattern to comment on representation, race, and stereotypes. Here is a link to his website if you would like to explore more of his work: https://kehindewiley.com/
We will briefly go over this handout in class. Feel free to look over this handout on your own time.
You are also provided with a physical copy of this handout!
In these videos, we will learn more about Kehinde Wiley's purpose in his work. Feel free to refer back to these for inspiration when working on your project.
Art Words
Pattern: a REPEATED design
Color scheme: an arrangement or combination of colors
Concept Words
Representation: the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature
Stereotype: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
Race: a group of people who have in common some visible physical traits, such as skin color, hair texture, facial features, and eye formation
Here are some time lapse videos of Ms. Carli and Mr. Lunkes' patterns to watch for help and inspiration.
Please submit your completed patterns on this form before Wednesday's class!
This lesson builds on Monday's lesson on Kehinde Wiley. We will be learning about portraiture and practicing drawing ourselves.
Art Words
Portrait: a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially the face
Subject: the person depicted in a portrait
Concept Words
Representation: the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature
Stereotype: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
Race: a group of people who have in common some visible physical traits, such as skin color, hair texture, facial features, and eye formation
Here are the videos of Mr. Lunkes explaining how to make a portrait and complete the project using your pattern from last week.