Recipe Book Reflection:
1. Define which techniques you tried and mastered? Struggled?
I struggled to crop the images after I scanned them. It was also hard for me to find papers with backgrounds that matched the ideas I was trying to portray. I mastered the technique of unity in that all my papers were the same size and the headings create a sense of unity throughout the book. I also struggled to convert my PDF book into a shareable link but ended up finding a site that worked. The link to the book is above.
2. How did you draw inspiration from other artists techniques or aesthetics in your work? In what ways did you derive meaning or gain historical perspectives from their work? Why these artists?
I drew inspiration from my classmates, particularly Tanner. I really liked the piece he made at the art show using images from past GW yearbooks. This inspired me to take a similar approach by combining art and writing to educate viewers. I derived meaning from Tanner's work because he taught me that art could be educational as well as inspirational. Additionally, this pushed me to research the historical value of his project and inspired me to do the same when creating my project.
3. Describe the evolution of your piece. Decisions made. Compositional elements.
I wanted this project to be a book and that hasn't changed. In the beginning, I thought I wanted to print the pictures in color. However, I decided the contrast of black and white images would give them more dominance and allow them to pop. Not only that, but many of the issues I addressed occurred during a time where photos were black and white. This gave my pages unity and allowed the historical significance to shine.
4. If you could consider doing something over, explain why you would do this and what you would do next time?
If I could do something over, I would want to paste the images on the backgrounds electronically so that it looked more smooth and professional. I would do this by scanning the backgrounds and then photoshopping the images onto the backgrounds.
5. Elaborate on how this piece links with your other pieces? What is the common thread?
This piece links to my other pieces because it follows the common thread of social justice. It takes societal issues, both well known and untouched, and uses art to send a message. It provides historical background and a balance of new and old issues. Additionally there is repetition of this message but with different perpetrators.
1. Define which techniques you tried and mastered? Struggled?
I struggled to crop the images after I scanned them. It was also hard for me to find papers with backgrounds that matched the ideas I was trying to portray. I mastered the technique of unity in that all my papers were the same size and the headings create a sense of unity throughout the book. I also struggled to convert my PDF book into a shareable link but ended up finding a site that worked. The link to the book is above.
2. How did you draw inspiration from other artists techniques or aesthetics in your work? In what ways did you derive meaning or gain historical perspectives from their work? Why these artists?
I drew inspiration from my classmates, particularly Tanner. I really liked the piece he made at the art show using images from past GW yearbooks. This inspired me to take a similar approach by combining art and writing to educate viewers. I derived meaning from Tanner's work because he taught me that art could be educational as well as inspirational. Additionally, this pushed me to research the historical value of his project and inspired me to do the same when creating my project.
3. Describe the evolution of your piece. Decisions made. Compositional elements.
I wanted this project to be a book and that hasn't changed. In the beginning, I thought I wanted to print the pictures in color. However, I decided the contrast of black and white images would give them more dominance and allow them to pop. Not only that, but many of the issues I addressed occurred during a time where photos were black and white. This gave my pages unity and allowed the historical significance to shine.
4. If you could consider doing something over, explain why you would do this and what you would do next time?
If I could do something over, I would want to paste the images on the backgrounds electronically so that it looked more smooth and professional. I would do this by scanning the backgrounds and then photoshopping the images onto the backgrounds.
5. Elaborate on how this piece links with your other pieces? What is the common thread?
This piece links to my other pieces because it follows the common thread of social justice. It takes societal issues, both well known and untouched, and uses art to send a message. It provides historical background and a balance of new and old issues. Additionally there is repetition of this message but with different perpetrators.