UNIT 2 - RESOLVED ARTWORK
After exploring in Semester One - Art as lens through a series of quick visual tasks with research and expanding this into Semester Two with Art as Code and more quick experiments through research the course concludes with an extended resolved artwork.
TASK
Responding
- students review all experimental work from the teacher-directed focus areas and select one area for extension to create a resolved artwork
• Cultural signals — formal, cultural and or personal context
• Gender-specific — formal, cultural and or personal context
• Repetition — formal context
• Changing — formal, cultural and or personal context
• Abstracted land — cultural, personal and formal context
PROCESS
- students establish an inquiry question relating to the chosen focus that identifies an individual interest and can deepen the scope of the inquiry
- students research new ideas and identify and test alternate solutions inspired by research to extend the knowledge of the chosen focus through formal and cultural contexts.
The images are below the artist statements
Callum O'Connor
Venice
Watercolour on 300gsm paper
In my watercolor depiction of Venice, I employ radiant oranges and yellows, not just as colors but as emotions, capturing the city's soul and human warmth. These hues delve into the intricate dance between human experience and nature. Venice, a mosaic of canals and architecture, illustrates how humans have shaped, yet remain embraced by, nature. The vivid palette highlights this balance, reflecting the dynamic between creation and decay, endurance and change. Beyond a mere landscape, this painting embodies the harmony of human spirit with the natural world. Each stroke and hue speaks to our shared history within our timeless environment.
Lucas Yang
Harmonic Disruption
Digital image
"Harmonic Disruption" is an abstract artwork that delves into the contrasting perspective of human intervention on natural landscapes, specifically inspired by the release of Fukushima's nuclear wastewater. Influenced by the renowned artist James Jean, this piece combines creativity, intelligence, and a friendly approach to convey its message.
Using abstract shapes and forms, the artwork visually explores the profound impact of human interference on the environment. Similar to James Jean's work, it employs a juxtaposition of jagged shapes symbolizing intrusive human elements against softer, organic forms representing the resilience of nature. This contrast prompts viewers to question their understanding of the delicate balance between humanity and the natural world.
By investigating the inquiry question, I engage viewers in a dialogue about our role in preserving or destroying nature. Inspired by James Jean's ability to evoke emotions through his art, "Harmonic Disruption" challenges perceptions and invites contemplation on harmonizing our existence with the environment.
Lachlan Roche
Earth of Elements
Digital Print
In the artwork Earth of Elements, Digital Media was used to express the idea of the 4 elements by showing how each can impact and cause damage to the world. As another meaning to the artwork, the artwork was made into the shape of a clover to show the symbol of luck, which expresses that we are extremely lucky to be alive and to be a part of this world, yet people do things to damage and destroy it and that people have to endure disasters that come with it. To mix both of these ideas together two of the elements represent natural things and 2 elements represent human damage to the world.
Cassidy Foote
Scenic emotions
Digital print (x3)
Through my abstract natural landscape artwork of North Stradbroke, I aim to showcase the diverse ways in which landscapes can be portrayed through abstraction. My intention is to create a visual representation that flows seamlessly with the sky, sea, beach, and mountain, mirroring the intricate connection and bond present within the natural world.
To achieve this, I meticulously captured these elements at various times of the day, using an array of tools such as saturation, color, hue, and brightness adjustments. This allowed me to craft distinct environments – one for daylight, another for sunset, and yet another for twilight. By manipulating the interplay of color and light, I sought to highlight how these factors can dramatically alter the emotional impact of a natural landscape.
Ultimately, my goal is to provide viewers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the essence and beauty of the environment. By showcasing the transformative power of color and light, I invite audiences to perceive the natural world in a new light and engage with its inherent emotional resonance.
Alex Dao
How far can I go
Mixed media sculptural form
“How far can I go” underline the rules that covered uniforms at religious schools. In Catholic Schools, students, who are female, are covered from the shoulder down and from the knee up, giving them restrictions on altering the uniform itself. In this artwork, the uniform is altered to fit into the mainstream fashion of the 21st century. This highlights how far can one push the uniform until it cannot be called one. It challenges the fine line that is between uniform and high fashion.
The material consists of a St. Hilda uniform - the uniform is deconstructed into two pieces, the bottom piece which consist of a mini skirt and a sleeveless top that complement the bottom piece. The long sleeve jumper is represented as a school jersey, which is indicated with a name on the back.
Jackson Amos
Interwoven Deception
Digital images (x3)
In my composite artwork, "Interwoven Deception," I explore the multifaceted landscape of cyber security threats, revealing the intricate web of deception that spans the digital world. Comprising three distinct pieces, each with its unique narrative, this artwork underscores the gravity of online scams and the global scale of this issue.
"Heartstrings Deconstructed," delves into the realm of romance scams, where victims are emotionally and financially manipulated. Its heart symbolizes the emotional toll inflicted by these scams, while the binary code in the foreground exposes the repetitive lines scammers use to lure victims. Notably, the sum of all '1's in the binary code totals 4,400, poignantly representing the average financial loss. "Deceptive Connections," focuses on call centre scams, highlighting India's role as a hotspot for these fraudulent activities. Its colour scheme, inspired by the Indian flag, serves as a stark reminder of the scale of these operations. The binary code in the foreground carries the scammer's script, and the sum of its '1's equals 19,654, signifying the average financial loss incurred by victims. The small piece, "Hidden Messages," zooms in on smaller yet persistent online scams, often overlooked but collectively amassing substantial losses. Its binary code message encapsulates the deceptive tactics used by scammers, with the sum of its '1's totalling 349—the average amount lost by victims to these recurring payment scams.
Connecting these pieces is a vivid red ribbon that drapes over them, symbolizing the involvement of Russia and China in online scams. Both nations bear red in their flags, and this ribbon serves as a thread linking the global nature of cyber threats. It signifies how these scams transcend borders, often orchestrated by entities operating from various corners of the world.
"Interwoven Deception" seeks to emphasize the urgency of cyber security awareness and the need for global cooperation to combat these threats effectively. Through art, we unravel the complexities of online scams, fostering a collective commitment to vigilance and resilience in the digital age.
Jonathan Paterson
Design your own outfit
Digital images reworked as an interactive flipbook
My artwork is an interactive flipbook that delves into the nuanced realms of gender roles and their modern societal implications. Through my flipbook, I explore the concept of masculinity by allowing viewers to navigate and experiment with clothing and makeup choices, blurring the lines of traditional gender norms. This creation serves as a tangible representation of my inquiry question: "How has an ambiguity of gender roles impacted modern day society?" Making an artwork interactive intrigues more people and can show people the malleability of gender identities and the power of individual interpretation. As viewers engage in the act of flipping pages to curate their desired combination of attire and makeup, they actively partake in the ongoing discourse on gender fluidity and its effects on our culture. The project was developed through extensive research, contemplating historical contexts, psychological implications, and contemporary viewpoints. By providing a hands-on experience, I invite participants to consider the profound influence of societal constructs, fostering a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between gender roles and our ever-evolving world.
