Studio Feedback From Level 4

Level 4 Feedback

During the feedback session with Stephen Boyd there were some positive elements and also some areas I need to look into: 

Studio Practice Key Points

• Strong evidence of skill acquisition in relation to casting and three-dimensional figurative modeling. 
• Use of FOUND OBJECTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CASTING ELEMENTS produces a form of figurative realism. 
• Need to have a look at 'Little Whitehead' (use of sculpture that channels a debate) 
• There is a better interplay between research and practice, opening up issues of compassion, fatigue and cohesion in society against the back-beat of the free market 
• Keep reading and understanding the language of art 
• Look into Realism in order to test an audience 
• Keep consulting with members of staff for advice and carry on engaging in studio debates 
• My informality when looking at the text in my previous blog doesn't connect with the formality of a hardback
• Me and Dan seem to have operated in collusion to both mystify and entertain the audience. 
• In relation to my final piece, if I had casted the whole sculpture in resin, the realism in the work would have suffered. Look at artists like 'Duane Michaels' as he forfeits some aspects of realism for craft proficiency in those poly-chromatic figurative sculptures. 

Overall

Looking back at the feedback and various elements that I could take from last years work, I like the idea of using found objects but in conjunction with professional materials e.g. resin. Also I need to look further into realism. 

There are a few artists that I need to look into, one being Little Whitehead and the other Duane Michaels as both use sculpture within their work. 

I do like the idea of testing an audience as it was fun during the final exhibition and an area I would like to proceed with. 

Finally, with wanting to continue using found objects along with professional materials I need to find the link into various issues in society.