Thanks to Adrian I got to meet Shane Raymond from Close your eyes, a Texas hardcore band that helped me overcome my frustration towards someone that truly disappointed me. Time heals everything.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Song for the broken
Thanks to Adrian I got to meet Shane Raymond from Close your eyes, a Texas hardcore band that helped me overcome my frustration towards someone that truly disappointed me. Time heals everything.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Reading Week
I have a week of freedom to catch up with school, probably read about Dada Art and start working on my research paper. Its Wednesday already and I haven’t started any of that. Anyways, I have been drawing a lot using my new tablet and Photoshop. I made a little facebook group with my illustrations so that people could see my work. Me and Josephine went around stores to see if we can display our paintings in stores, we are trying to start making a living out of art. I think this week has been good so far.
Tengo una semana de libertad para estudiar y leer sobre el movimiento Dada. Debería empezar mi proyecto de ingles, donde tengo que escribir un artículo de cinco paginas. Ya es miércoles y todavía no empecé a trabajar en eso, pero estuve haciendo otras cosas productivas. El otro día me hice una página en Factbook llamada Agoopera, donde publico mis dibujitos. Hoy fui con Josephine a caminar al centro a ver si alguien quiere comprar nuestras pinturas/dibujos. Vamos a ver como nos va ir.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Analysis I - The Flying Fish Marc Chagall
“In our life there is a single colour, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love.” Marc Chagall, known as a pioneer of modernism, is an artist that focused on the emotional and spiritual quality presented in artworks. He refused to follow any kind of movement, relying only on his personal style and expression. His original works have inspired artist by introducing a technique that emphasized the expression of the unconscious. Chagall breaks away from traditional representations, in order to send a universal message that goes beyond reality and common sense.
“The Flying Fish” is a painting that holds a dreamy feel that takes the viewer into an imaginary world of mystery and spirituality. Objects are depicted in different sizes and colours, but they still manage to suggest connectivity and order. Chagall breaks his canvas in three parts, emphasizing mostly on the foreground. He places the main scene in front, drawing attention to the two human figures. The addition of contrast in colours and the use of different brushwork helps centering the newly married couple. The red and bold strokes are used to illustrate roses and draw attention to this area. Red roses are historically known for representing love and passion. A sentiment of companionship and devotion is depicted in the gestures of the figures and also in their complementary yet balanced black and white subsistence. Placing the affectionate couple on top of the flower vessel can relate to the process of marriage, considering it as a concluded stage of life, beautifully represented in the fully blossomed flowers.
Chagall’s paintings seem to speak out through his use of symbols. His technique draws the viewer to an unknown world where only personal and profound representations can make meanings of a certain message or idea. “It is not for me to explain them. Works of art should speak for themselves” Chagall clarifies that his work should not be strictly explained or seen only by the artist’s eye, but rather it should be interpreted, enjoyed and felt by the viewer. He lived with a fixed ideology that love should be a source of hope and motivation that guides humans to the right path in life. He made sure he represented these values in his work. “The flying fish” is an example of his creative expression. The married couple might be the most recognizable symbol used to interpret love because it illustrates a scene of a well known cultural tradition.
Stepping away from the central emphasis in the foreground, the painting becomes submerged in a mysterious blue tonality. The puzzling middle ground is composed of simple renderings of houses, a hidden violist, a contemplating rooster and an almost invisible figure of an angel. The viewer will try to make sense of these images by treating them as symbols. The rooster is known for being a representation of fidelity, but it can also be argued that it is only a symbolic reference to Chagall’s early life in the village . However the most important factor in this image is the way that the rooster is emotionally attached to the couple. We can understand that he is spiritually connected to them by playing close attention to its big eyes and rigid stare. Furthermore, the houses can be seen as a representation of security and affection. The house upside down could be representing an imbalance or doubt. The violinist could be a representation of human talents as it could also be a reference to the divine power and inspiration found in music. The blue tonality of this overall middle ground composition gives the painting a feeling of intimacy and secretive romance. A mysterious coldness that runs to the background and a sense of eternity seem to be represented delightfully thanks to Chagall’s choice of colours.
The background illustrates a floating fish holding three candles that make reference to the Jewish religion. Chagall was very fond to representing religious symbols in his work because he though it was necessary to express his identity as a Jewish person . The floating fish is depicted in many of the artist’s paintings and it is said to be a personal commemoration to his loved father. The sunrise/sunset positioned at the background adds to the composition a feeling of warmth, hope and perfect stillness. Whether this scene depicts a sunrise or sunset doesn’t seem to matter because it is part of a perfect composition that goes beyond time and space. It is important to look at the details in the painting because they could reveal more information about the composition. What do we see represented in the painting? Why is there an angel reaching towards the rooster? Is the rooster a representation of God looking up to the future of the marriage? Why is there a house depicted upside down? Chagall’s work will bring up questions that have no simple answer. His subject matter is complex and also very dependent on the viewer’s reflective reading.
“The flying fish” is a painting that demonstrates Marc Chagall’s peculiar attention to composition. He expresses his talent through the canvas by placing different symbolic images together without loosing a sense of harmony. His style is composed of childish brushstrokes and a playful rendering of colours. His surreal subject matter will never fail to make the viewer question the meaning behind the painting. The dreamy composition will haunt our imagination and our deepest thoughts. As Chagall suggested we should let the painting speak to us. Feel the power within the colours, the imagery and the movement in the strokes. Connecting with the painting and making sense of the overall composition. Stepping away from our reality and stepping inside the canvas, becoming part of it.
“The Flying Fish” is a painting that holds a dreamy feel that takes the viewer into an imaginary world of mystery and spirituality. Objects are depicted in different sizes and colours, but they still manage to suggest connectivity and order. Chagall breaks his canvas in three parts, emphasizing mostly on the foreground. He places the main scene in front, drawing attention to the two human figures. The addition of contrast in colours and the use of different brushwork helps centering the newly married couple. The red and bold strokes are used to illustrate roses and draw attention to this area. Red roses are historically known for representing love and passion. A sentiment of companionship and devotion is depicted in the gestures of the figures and also in their complementary yet balanced black and white subsistence. Placing the affectionate couple on top of the flower vessel can relate to the process of marriage, considering it as a concluded stage of life, beautifully represented in the fully blossomed flowers.
Chagall’s paintings seem to speak out through his use of symbols. His technique draws the viewer to an unknown world where only personal and profound representations can make meanings of a certain message or idea. “It is not for me to explain them. Works of art should speak for themselves” Chagall clarifies that his work should not be strictly explained or seen only by the artist’s eye, but rather it should be interpreted, enjoyed and felt by the viewer. He lived with a fixed ideology that love should be a source of hope and motivation that guides humans to the right path in life. He made sure he represented these values in his work. “The flying fish” is an example of his creative expression. The married couple might be the most recognizable symbol used to interpret love because it illustrates a scene of a well known cultural tradition.
Stepping away from the central emphasis in the foreground, the painting becomes submerged in a mysterious blue tonality. The puzzling middle ground is composed of simple renderings of houses, a hidden violist, a contemplating rooster and an almost invisible figure of an angel. The viewer will try to make sense of these images by treating them as symbols. The rooster is known for being a representation of fidelity, but it can also be argued that it is only a symbolic reference to Chagall’s early life in the village . However the most important factor in this image is the way that the rooster is emotionally attached to the couple. We can understand that he is spiritually connected to them by playing close attention to its big eyes and rigid stare. Furthermore, the houses can be seen as a representation of security and affection. The house upside down could be representing an imbalance or doubt. The violinist could be a representation of human talents as it could also be a reference to the divine power and inspiration found in music. The blue tonality of this overall middle ground composition gives the painting a feeling of intimacy and secretive romance. A mysterious coldness that runs to the background and a sense of eternity seem to be represented delightfully thanks to Chagall’s choice of colours.
The background illustrates a floating fish holding three candles that make reference to the Jewish religion. Chagall was very fond to representing religious symbols in his work because he though it was necessary to express his identity as a Jewish person . The floating fish is depicted in many of the artist’s paintings and it is said to be a personal commemoration to his loved father. The sunrise/sunset positioned at the background adds to the composition a feeling of warmth, hope and perfect stillness. Whether this scene depicts a sunrise or sunset doesn’t seem to matter because it is part of a perfect composition that goes beyond time and space. It is important to look at the details in the painting because they could reveal more information about the composition. What do we see represented in the painting? Why is there an angel reaching towards the rooster? Is the rooster a representation of God looking up to the future of the marriage? Why is there a house depicted upside down? Chagall’s work will bring up questions that have no simple answer. His subject matter is complex and also very dependent on the viewer’s reflective reading.
“The flying fish” is a painting that demonstrates Marc Chagall’s peculiar attention to composition. He expresses his talent through the canvas by placing different symbolic images together without loosing a sense of harmony. His style is composed of childish brushstrokes and a playful rendering of colours. His surreal subject matter will never fail to make the viewer question the meaning behind the painting. The dreamy composition will haunt our imagination and our deepest thoughts. As Chagall suggested we should let the painting speak to us. Feel the power within the colours, the imagery and the movement in the strokes. Connecting with the painting and making sense of the overall composition. Stepping away from our reality and stepping inside the canvas, becoming part of it.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Bodies and Words
Bueno, un fin de semana de mierda y un fin de semana hermoso, las dos cosas al mismo tiempo. Viernes en casa despues de tomarme el dia libre, y el sabado el examen (me fue mejor que antes), el esperado partido de Argentina, Alemania... una cagada, pero son cosas que pasan. Tube mucha suerte de que me perdi el partido. Volvi a casa, no tenia llave, no tenia bateria, no tenia a donde ir, tenia hambre y suenio, me tire sola en un lugar secreto que solo yo conosco y las hormiguitas que alimente para que tengan un festin chocolatoso. Ah cuanto chocolate comi dios. Despues en casa super aburrida, llame a quien crei que nunca me iba responde, y respondio y salio todo tan lindo. Hoy fui a Yogapalooza y despues la marcha gay de Toronto. Y bleh, estoy bien... pero...
This painting is for Mathura, a girl I met at my nightschool when I was taking English. She asked me to copy one picture, and so I did. I started it today and I hope by next week it will be done, I have to add the smoke and paint some parts of the hand. I like it so far
Friday, June 4, 2010
Melatonin
Another lonely Friday night. Now it’s not a matter of being anti-social, it’s a matter of getting home after work very tired. I’m actually extremely happy of having the freedom of staying in, doing nothing. Tomorrow I work in the morning and then hopefully I will catch up with some friends. I’m posting this drawing/painting from my sketchbook. The idea was to complete everything but then I got lazy and I decided to just paint with acrylic to finish it. Something that scares me is the fact that I don’t know how I will be able to explain the concept of my art. The truth is, when I draw I don’t spend time thinking to come up with ideas, I just do it and it just happens. I’m sure this is bad, because most teachers want to see some sort of process; they want to see how you plan your piece. I rather just enjoy myself and doing what pops up in my mind.
This piece its about all the messy, uncontrolled, mixed and destructive feelings inside of us, that most us decide to keep inside because we know that once this part of us is exposed, it becomes fragile. The mouth, represents what I desire, represents lust and confusion between something I want and something I need.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Los elefantitos.
I haven’t posted anything in about a year. It’s really scary how time flies and how things can change or remain exactly the same. I finally found my first official full time job as an office assistant at Vista Assessment Centre located right in front of Sheppard-Yonge station. It’s been really hard for me to adapt to this new routine, especially when you have so much responsibilities in your hands and not much experience. Other than that, I been going to night school and I finally graduated from High School. I got accepted to the illustration program at OCAD, but before starting university I need to pass an English exam, which I already failed. What about my free time? I have stopped doing photo shoots (it’s too tiring and I don’t feel very comfortable with most photographers) and I been going to shows. What about my plans for now? I want to pass my English exam so I can start university this September, I want to make enough money to go to Argentina for my birthday and I want to sell some of my paintings around downtown.
Liza gave birth a couple days ago, and I decided to paint something for her as a gift. I love the background color, and the simplicity of the birds. It is obviously inspired on the cd cover of BMTH.
Liza gave birth a couple days ago, and I decided to paint something for her as a gift. I love the background color, and the simplicity of the birds. It is obviously inspired on the cd cover of BMTH.
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