Tutor feedback/Reflection.
- martine75
- Mar 28, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 19, 2023
My response is in RED TEXT.
My Formative Feedback
Overall comments
There is a continued confidence and enthusiasm in your approach to the unit and the potential of what lies ahead. The learning Log is rich and well-populated – although you are not always acknowledging the strengths of the material tests you generate from the various exercises (which often seem to yield interesting results). - Shall I use these pieces for the assignment pieces and then maybe I won't 'try to hard'?
The video excerpts of your work are useful to help illustrate a variety of perspectives and material qualities. Some of your research observations seem convinced of the potential to separate painting from other material disciplines (“Clearly a sculpture not a painting”). It would be worth considering the potential for more expanded or divergent forms of painting practice given much of your own work and interests reside in combining media. This is interesting and food for thought certainly.
The use of ‘relief’ is a developing interest, as well as the aspect of ‘metamorphosis’ or change. The chromatic orchids have potential here, with coloured undersides that also reinforce your interest in perspective and ways to manipulate the picture plane.
Feedback based on Learning outcomes
A great engagement overall and a continued ability to respond independently with creative thinking and additional research. Room to develop and hone your personal position in relation to a range of themes around historical and contemporary art practices. There is potential to gather responses to your developing work through engagement with peer networks and wider audiences.
I have some engagements planned or current.
Action points
Further develop combination paintings and approaches to mixed-media. Look at the work of Lee Krasner who manages to retain control and composure whilst still achieving complexity (particularly through an understanding of structure and composition). Might the ‘close-ups’ of your material experiments be used to generate work? (as discussed in the tutorial).
Redacting/redaction can be achieved within different methods. Can I use the crops of my work to be the work?
Develop your interests in relief and perspective/the underneath/the hidden - consider the use of painting mediums (such as encaustic, flock, plaster...). Further consider the use of moving image – are there ways to incorporate your interest in ‘overlays’?
Encaustic and clay/plaster are of interest but flocking isn't something I will pursue it looks too 'twee' for me.
Can you bring into action any objectives from ‘questions and statements’ in respective sections of your blog? - What do you consider to be a painting / not a painting? ...why? How can you engage in more group discussion around your work and the ideas that interest you?
(from Matt Saunders, Thread Pixel Grain, In: Painting Beyond Itself).
Get this from the library or buy it: “Painting Beyond Itself: The Medium in the Post-medium Condition”.
Other recommended Peter Greenaway films:
The Cook, The Thief, The Wife and her Lover (1985)
A Zed & Two Noughts (1989)
The Belly of an Architect (1987)
Look at work of: Antoni Tapies
My thoughts
Over all I am delighted I am moving in the correct direction.
Exploring different techniques and materials that are not traditionally associated with painting, such as mixed-media, relief, and sculpture will help me to develop my own unique approach to painting. I want to experiment with textured surfaces and illusionary effects.
To engage with peer networks and wider audiences, I will continue to participate in group exhibitions, attend art-related events, and share my work on social media platforms. I do have a WhatsApp group where like minded artists discuss techniques.
"Metamorphosis" or change in my work refers to the transformation of an object or image into something else. I can further develop this interest by experimenting with different materials, techniques, and themes to create works that challenge the viewer's perception of reality and the picture plane.
Lee Krasner's work is known for its use of structured composition and layered textures. By studying her work, I can learn how to create works that are complex, yet composed.
To incorporate the use of moving image in my work, I can experiment with different video editing software and techniques to create works that combine still images with video footage. I can also study the works of artists who use video in their practice to gain inspiration and insights.
Some recommended resources and artists to study include Matt Saunders' "Thread Pixel Grain" and Peter Greenaway's films, as well as Antoni Tapies' works.
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