Contemporary Drawing Practices ART 304
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Lea Scarangella, Student Work
Controlling the Uncontrollable
Photo paper, tracing paper, drawing paper, paint, natural dyes, flowers
3' x 5'
Artist Statement:
A lot of my work involves destruction so I decided to burn the edges of each piece in order to create interesting negative spaces between drawings. A theme in some of my work is the idea of controlling the uncontrollable. Most of the materials I used are natural and the processes are ones that happen and are difficult to control precisely. I feel as though this a commentary on my childhood as well, trying to control things around me even though they were spiraling out of control.
Marina Rossi, Student Work
Trail Mix
Coffee, tea, paint, gesso, wax, cardboard, paper
4' x 3'
For my drawing collection I began by experimenting with different mediums including coffee and tea dying. I also made marks with gesso and acrylic paint, experimented with wax and included small sketches. Many small, ripped pieces of paper are glued together to create one, final drawing. As I assembled, I looked for connections among the marks, creating a trail. The marks on the top create a mountain that flows down into scattered memories of a nature trail. I incorporated sketches of myself to reflect my physical and mental journeys. A long journey can leave one with a feeling of accomplishment. I think it is interesting to look back at the various stages of a journey. Trail Mix is an attempt to reflect on a time and place while acknowledging accomplishments.
Cynthia Rountree, Student Work
Crash
White Paper, Gesso, Black Paper, Black Fabric, Black Masking Tape
84” x 84”
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