Ginger has always been a great professor, but this class put her far above great it put her at amazing. Traveling to Philadelphia and getting to see mural and graffiti art first hand was one of the best experiences with art I have had. I never thought about the simple scribbles on a wall and what they could truly mean. I had never wondered where they came from or how dangerous it was to place the artwork in certain places. I learned a bunch of new street terms and was introduced to many different artists I had never heard of before. The experience on a scale of one to ten, was an eleven!
I hope that Ginger is given the chance to teach the class again, and introduce a lot more to the next class. We had only begun to skim the topics of street art, and now I can't wait to go off on my own and learn more. Thank You Ginger!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Blog 8. My reaction to Magic Gardens!
Visiting the place where all the magic really happens truly made my day. I couldn't believe I was finally in the presence of all the artwork of a well known artist, I had never felt that overwhelmed by art before or so intrigued. I have to go back soon and bring my mom along, to see all that he was able to do, and all the "trash" he truly did turn into "treasures".
Looking back I can't even imagine what was going through his head when he was putting all these pieces together. The idea of a maze full of textures, colors, and everyday items really suites its name as Magic Gardens. In the events of that day I couldn't go home empty handed, yes of course I had taken pictures galore, but that wasn't enough. On my way out the door I bought a doily tile made by Zagar. It not proudly sits on a shelf in my room, the second piece to a collection of things. I decided that day not to let artwork get away, that I needed to own a piece of it, to inspire myself. I know own a Mitch Lyons clay star, a Zagar doily tile, and a Rhoda Khaler clay tile. The start of my collection of artworks, I can't wait to collect more.
Looking back I can't even imagine what was going through his head when he was putting all these pieces together. The idea of a maze full of textures, colors, and everyday items really suites its name as Magic Gardens. In the events of that day I couldn't go home empty handed, yes of course I had taken pictures galore, but that wasn't enough. On my way out the door I bought a doily tile made by Zagar. It not proudly sits on a shelf in my room, the second piece to a collection of things. I decided that day not to let artwork get away, that I needed to own a piece of it, to inspire myself. I know own a Mitch Lyons clay star, a Zagar doily tile, and a Rhoda Khaler clay tile. The start of my collection of artworks, I can't wait to collect more.
Blog 9. My practice at Graffiti
In my high school experience I had been taught some about the art of graffiti and had my fair share at it. During high school my brother had one day come up with the nickname Inky for me. I have no idea what it means, or where he came up with it, but it has stuck ever since. One day in my art class, my teacher said we were going to make graffiti art. We used techniques like stamping, drawing, water color painting, etc. to make up our own words in a graffiti style. I choose myself to use the word Inky, as not only my word I would make up in a graffiti style but also as my graffiti artist name.
In my current class on graffiti and mural art in my last year of college, I have learned of an artist who has already claimed the name though spelled different, Inkie. Inkie is a local Bristol graffiti artist. His inspirations include punk rock albums, and other graffiti artists such as Goldie, The Chrome Angels, and Nick Walker, all of whom he at one point painted with. Inkie has even been known to have collaborated with the world renowned graffiti artist Bansky on a projected call "Walls On Fire" in 1990 the year I was born.
I can't help but feel my brother was sent a special message that me and this graffiti artist have something in common. I mean how ironic is it that he worked with Bansky on the year I was born. There has to be another connection other than that, maybe a palm reader can help me. Below are the two pictures I could find of "Walls on Fire" by Bansky and Inkie. The top is definitely more a Banksy style, and clearly the bottom is by inkie, by his name tagging signature at the right of the picture.
Bibliography Sources
www.filthymodernart.com/artists/inkie
In my current class on graffiti and mural art in my last year of college, I have learned of an artist who has already claimed the name though spelled different, Inkie. Inkie is a local Bristol graffiti artist. His inspirations include punk rock albums, and other graffiti artists such as Goldie, The Chrome Angels, and Nick Walker, all of whom he at one point painted with. Inkie has even been known to have collaborated with the world renowned graffiti artist Bansky on a projected call "Walls On Fire" in 1990 the year I was born.
I can't help but feel my brother was sent a special message that me and this graffiti artist have something in common. I mean how ironic is it that he worked with Bansky on the year I was born. There has to be another connection other than that, maybe a palm reader can help me. Below are the two pictures I could find of "Walls on Fire" by Bansky and Inkie. The top is definitely more a Banksy style, and clearly the bottom is by inkie, by his name tagging signature at the right of the picture.
Bibliography Sources
www.filthymodernart.com/artists/inkie
Blog 7. Touring One Of The World's Largest Outdoor Art Gallery
On Saturday, our last day of class, we will be going to Philadelphia again to tour some of the world's largest outdoor art galleries. The tour is a part of the Mural Arts Program, visiting popular sites of famous artists works all located outside for the public viewing. The tour does cost and even though you can go visit the sites on your own, going on the tour should provide a lot more information on the sites, how they were created, and information about the artists. There are self guided tours that still cost, but you are only paying for the audio information about each mural site.
I am very excited to go on this tour. I can not wait to learn about more local artists in the area and how they came up with their creations, and the messages they wished to convey.
Before going on the trip, I wanted to find out a little more information on the Mural Arts Program. The Mural Arts Program was begun in 1984 as a movement towards the non-graffiti movements. A woman muralist by the name of Jane Golden was directed as the head of this movement for the Mural Arts Program by the major in 1984, so redirect graffiti artist from their destructive graffitiing and redirect it to mural paintings that would inspire. Since this program began over 3,600 murals have been created all over Philadelphia. New art education programs have been created to give new and upcoming artists all the resources they will need to build more spectacular murals that will make the city a more beautiful place to live.
All of this information is so overwhelming and I hope that I can see what this Mural Arts Program has done, to create better lives for the people of Philadelphia, by the simple placement of a mural or painting on its beautiful city walls.
Bibliography Sources
http://muralarts.org/tour
I am very excited to go on this tour. I can not wait to learn about more local artists in the area and how they came up with their creations, and the messages they wished to convey.
Before going on the trip, I wanted to find out a little more information on the Mural Arts Program. The Mural Arts Program was begun in 1984 as a movement towards the non-graffiti movements. A woman muralist by the name of Jane Golden was directed as the head of this movement for the Mural Arts Program by the major in 1984, so redirect graffiti artist from their destructive graffitiing and redirect it to mural paintings that would inspire. Since this program began over 3,600 murals have been created all over Philadelphia. New art education programs have been created to give new and upcoming artists all the resources they will need to build more spectacular murals that will make the city a more beautiful place to live.
All of this information is so overwhelming and I hope that I can see what this Mural Arts Program has done, to create better lives for the people of Philadelphia, by the simple placement of a mural or painting on its beautiful city walls.
A picture of a trolley bus, which is one option of transportation for the tour.
The mural seen in the picture portrays the artists love for his country, and the opportunities he/she is so happy to have.
Bibliography Sources
http://muralarts.org/tour
Blog 6. Another Local Artist
Like Zagar from the Philadelphia area, there is another local artist that is known as a graffiti artist rather than a mural artist. This local artist is well known for his "Radiant baby" symbol. Yes, you guessed it right its Keith Haring. Haring is from the Kutztown area. Who knew there were so many famous and well known artist so close to hope. It certainly brings your spirits up if you are an aspiring artist in the area.
Keith Haring went to several different colleges after high school trying to pursue his interest in drawing. He ended up in New York were his graffitiing began using white chalk on black matted boards in the subways. He is also known for having done many backdrops for theaters and clubs through out New York City.
Later Haring became known for his charity works in childcare facilities in hospitals, schools, and museums. His charities led to more expansive works on activist movements, including aids, and children's programs. Haring is a world renowned artist who's graffitis will live long past him.
Bibliography Sources
http://www.haring.com/!/about-haring#.UaX7h3DR2JU
Keith Haring went to several different colleges after high school trying to pursue his interest in drawing. He ended up in New York were his graffitiing began using white chalk on black matted boards in the subways. He is also known for having done many backdrops for theaters and clubs through out New York City.
Later Haring became known for his charity works in childcare facilities in hospitals, schools, and museums. His charities led to more expansive works on activist movements, including aids, and children's programs. Haring is a world renowned artist who's graffitis will live long past him.
Above is a poster that would inform people about aids and relaying the message that getting tested is better than not.
Below is a Haring illustration for a children's book. Showing that Haring's graffiti has worked it's way into many different fields.
Bibliography Sources
http://www.haring.com/!/about-haring#.UaX7h3DR2JU
Blog 5. Some Top Graffiti Artists
As we all know from my previous blogs, Bansky is a very popular graffiti artist, but there are tons of graffiti artists out there, Keith Haring, Inkie, and Dr. Revolt, just to name a few. These artists all have different techniques, making their artwork easy to tell apart.
Keith Haring is an artist known for his outline forms of the human body, representing people. He is an artist I have known about for a while, but never knew he was labeled as a graffiti artist. Haring using his art to display message about peace and unity. He is a avid activist for things like aids and peoples rights. His cheery colors bring light to serious subjects and make them relatable.
Keith Harring
Inkie is a graffiti artist from London, his name making it obvious he dwells in the arts of messy things like ink. He using very thick and vibrant coloring to make his graffiti arts pop right off the wall as if three dimensional. He is now a well known teacher for young graphic design students, and is art is displayed with several different video games.
Inkie
Dr. Revolt
Keith Haring is an artist known for his outline forms of the human body, representing people. He is an artist I have known about for a while, but never knew he was labeled as a graffiti artist. Haring using his art to display message about peace and unity. He is a avid activist for things like aids and peoples rights. His cheery colors bring light to serious subjects and make them relatable.
Keith HarringInkie is a graffiti artist from London, his name making it obvious he dwells in the arts of messy things like ink. He using very thick and vibrant coloring to make his graffiti arts pop right off the wall as if three dimensional. He is now a well known teacher for young graphic design students, and is art is displayed with several different video games.
Inkie
Dr. Revolt is among the top famous graffiti artist but is more known for his tagging, so I would consider him a tagger. He often writes his name Dr. Revolt in different spots all over ton, but also does actual graffiti, its just not as well known.
Dr. Revolt
Bibliography sources
www.depothography.com/drrevolt.html
http://inkie.bigcartel.com/
http://www.haring.com/!/about-haring#.UaX7h3DR2JU
Blog 4. Art Terms
In class today we were handed out new street art terms to learn. The most interesting I found were graffiti and tagging. Did you actually know that there is a difference? I didn't. I did some research and used resources provided in class to come up with the actual difference between the two.
Graffiti is actual artwork, where there is a defined purpose and meaning to the artwork being presented. Here you could say that graffiti is something done by Bansky or Shepard Fierry. These two artist present a clear image or idea when making their artwork and posting it. Though not always using color these two graffiti artist plan to get a point across through their artwork.
Where as tagging is something of like a copy cat like in Blog 3. Response to Exit Through the Gift Shop. It is pointless and has no real meaning. Its like crayon scribbles on a way or pointless words like "I was here". They have no real importance and aren't thought out.
Graffiti is actual artwork, where there is a defined purpose and meaning to the artwork being presented. Here you could say that graffiti is something done by Bansky or Shepard Fierry. These two artist present a clear image or idea when making their artwork and posting it. Though not always using color these two graffiti artist plan to get a point across through their artwork.
Where as tagging is something of like a copy cat like in Blog 3. Response to Exit Through the Gift Shop. It is pointless and has no real meaning. Its like crayon scribbles on a way or pointless words like "I was here". They have no real importance and aren't thought out.
Above is a prime example of graffiti art. It displays a message that people can relate to and therefore has meaning. (Bansky)
Below is an example of tagging. This is a movie line, that everyone knows but displays no real meaning to anyone. I mean yes life is beautiful, we already know this, but this piece of art, doesn't display a memorable moment for you. It simply is just a tag of a movie line, that Brainwash has created as his line of graffiti that more says "Brainwash has been here".
Bibliography sources
www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/pd.graffiti.asp
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