CRITIQUE #2
Artist research: Sara Schneckloth and Nick Reszetar
Sara-
http://www.saraschneckloth.com/
Drawing: Badlands and borderlands- maps and sites
How was the work made? Ink, earth pigments, colored pencil, wax, 2018
Formal elements? The piece is created using lots of texture and tone to create an abstract almost rock like image.
Context of the work? Made in 2018 the artist mixes art with science and this abstract geometric like rock drawing captures that.
Content of the work? This piece is one of a large collection of similar pieces.
Mood? Saras studio practice is motivated by the question of how science, imagination and the body inform one another through the activity of drawing. This piece makes me feel calm upon looking at it and reminds me of the beauty that our earth holds. The natural earth tones are a reminder that the world we live in is the baseline of all of our inspiration. It is also a reminder to me that colour theory, shape, line work, tone, contrast all exist within the natural scope of our world.
How will it inspire me? The work inspires me through texture, I would like to try and add that element into future pieces that I do. And to not be afraid to work with multiple drawing tools.
Nick–
http://nick-reszetar.squarespace.com/
drawing: apiscor
how was the work made? Charcoal and gesso on paper
formal elements? This piece is created with beautiful charcoal marks smeared to make an image. He utilizes some negative space, and the dark tones are captivating.
Context of the work? 40 in by 28 in. Part of a collection of charcoal portraiture.
Mood? Makes me feel sad even though there is no indication of the female being sad. However, there is something about the nude body done in charcoal that makes me feel vulnerable.
How will it inspire me? To create a moody feel that makes the viewer have that same vulnerable emotion.