Artist-in-Residence: Alexander DeMaria

This week artist Alexander DeMaria will be visiting Beaver for the week. He'll be making work in the studio, installing an exhibit of his work in the Nancy Lincoln Gallery.

On Wednesday during X-block he will be giving a slide talk about his work in Bradley Hall and I expect you to be there.

On Thursday there will be an opening for his exhibit in the gallery and I expect to see you there for a few minutes between 12:15 and 1:15.

NOW...
Click HERE to see Alex's website.
Spend a few minutes looking at his work and reading his statement and resume.
On your blog please post your favorite piece of Alex's. Then describe why you like it and how it fits into the rest of his work.
ALSO, develop a question you'd like to ask Alex (you'll have several chances to do so). Write that on your blog too. Extra points when you get your question and post the answer on your blog!

Studying Nighthawks...for a discussion on Wednesday 10/28/09

This is a painting called Nighthawks. It was made by an American artist named Edward Hopper.
This week we're going to study this painting in depth.
1.
Begin by pasting this picture into a post on your blog and labelling it with:

• title
• the artist's name
• where the artist is from
• the year it was made
• and what medium was used to make the work

2.
Write your first impressions of the painting. What do you see?
3.
Do a little research on this painting (there's lots of info on the web about it). Try clicking here or here if you need a little help. Who was Edward Hopper? Why did he make this painting? What is it really all about?
4.
Now...as we study the principles of design this week add your analysis of the painting to your post. Describe HOW the artist uses The Principles of Design to communicate his ideas. Be as specific as you can in your description.
5.
USE THIS POST AS A WAY TO BE PREPARE FOR A DISCUSSION OF THIS PAINTING IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY 10/28/09.

The work of Ingrid Calame

Take 6 minutes to watch this video and then...
1. On YOUR blog answer the following question: Does this seem familiar?
2. THEN describe:
-who Ingrid Calame is
-HOW she makes her paintings
-WHY she makes her paintings the way she does
3. THEN post a picture of a painting made by Ingrid Calame that you appreciate and describe why you appreciate it.