This semester I will be concentrating on creating woodcuts that are similar to those used to illustrate folklore. I will write a basic story that I can illustrate using woodcuts; using this method of art will help the theme of a traditional story, set in the medieval past. Through this method I should be able to attempt different imagery in my works, while developing a style for myself.
I would like to display each piece next to the rest and have some sense of continuity between them, similar characters, so that the viewer will be lead to believe there is a story behind the works. I may even be able to publish a few copies of the story.
My works will have many objective elements, there will be little abstraction. It will be important for recurring characters to look distinct, and shots with action to be illustrated correctly. I plan on developing the folklore story as the semester progresses and as I continue to make art, so that the development of the artwork and that of the stories goes hand in hand.
This project steps out of my boundaries a little, it is different from the work I generally admire. I will be exploring a new style and a new medium, which is exciting and fresh for me. I generally appreciate modern and postmodern art.
I hope to learn a lot from the experience of making woodcuts in a style that I am not used to. I anticipate that I will be brought back to my old children's German medieval storybooks, and re-exploring them.
I researched some woodcuts that I find fascinating. The artist who I found the most impressive is Albrecht Durer, who was a German engraver. I am astounded by the amount of white space and detail that exist in his prints. I am also very interested in the imagery and subjects of his work.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/images/durer-rhinoceros.jpg
http://www.conncoll.edu/visual/Durer-prints/apocalypse.all/big/Box%2022-04.jpg
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love the panels...toads goes with the style of your piece.
The middle being lighter than the panels, even though this was not intended, doesn't take any focus away from the piece, and I like how the different tones played out :) Yay.
I like the depth that you created in your image, and also that you explored the idea of three panels on one board. That was really different and interesting. It definitely lends itself to the idea of narrative.
i love the triptych... having it in this format makes the whole piece feel so much more complete/authentic for some reason. the mysterious figure in the foreground is one of the best parts of the whole thing. The lines used to define the muscles on the figures in the side panels is great too.... also, in terms of process, it's really cool that you kept inking/printing/editing/re-inking.... it seems like you put a tonnnn of work into it.
-rachel
awesome foreground/background relationship. the fact that the man on the lower right corner turned out darker when you printed is gives the image a nice sense of depth and lots of interest!
I like the division of composition – triptych. With the center block wider than the enclosing ones, it creates a second frame. Great sense of depth with various sized and textured marks, especially in foliage and trees. Nice contrast created by areas of heavy mark making (light) and areas with few/thin marks (darks).
I enjoyed how your print has a different concept/text for each panel. This really helped your print and works well with your theme for the semester. The composition was unique to say the least.
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