Re: Conversation with Trevor James

Mary - I just started reading this and I'm enjoying it so far. Gary Snyder, Cy Twombly, Rauschenberg, Black Mountain find themselves amongst the extensive history that Larson touches on here. Can't wait to delve deeper into this one.

On August 4, 2012 6:44:41 PM PDT, Trevor James wrote:

This looks good Mary. Thanks for the suggestion. I've added it to my list.

On August 4, 2012 7:01:15 AM PDT, mbtbuchanan@aol.com wrote:

I just ordered this. It came out in June. You all may be familiar with the book. Let me know if you have read it. I hope you are enjoying your summer.

Mary Buchanan

Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists

www.amazon.com/Where-Heart-Beats-Buddhism-Artists/dp/1594203407/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344088506&sr=8-1&keywords=where+the+heart+beats

Re: Conversation with Trevor James

This looks good Mary. Thanks for the suggestion. I've added it to my list.

On August 4, 2012 7:01:15 AM PDT, mbtbuchanan@aol.com wrote:

I just ordered this. It came out in June. You all may be familiar with the book. Let me know if you have read it. I hope you are enjoying your summer.

Mary Buchanan

Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists

www.amazon.com/Where-Heart-Beats-Buddhism-Artists/dp/1594203407/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344088506&sr=8-1&keywords=where+the+heart+beats

I just ordered this. It came out in June. You all may be familiar with the book. Let me know if you have read it. I hope you are enjoying your summer.

Mary Buchanan

Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists

www.amazon.com/Where-Heart-Beats-Buddhism-Artists/dp/1594203407/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344088506&sr=8-1&keywords=where+the+heart+beats

Alice Anne Ellis - three works created during this class; Artist's Statement; research links.

(Hope the pictures come through this time. On my first attempt, they were copied from a Word document. This time I have reinserted them directly in this email.)

 

 

Cold Dawn. 7"x7.5". Gesso, foil and fabric on paper.

 

 

 

Babble. 14" x 12”. Acrylic, ink, rice paper, Denril, and foil, on hardboard.

 

 

 

Moon Reflections 2. 12"x12". Acrylic, ink, rice paper, Denril on hardboard.

 

 

Alice Anne Ellis – Artist’s Statement

 

I am inspired by natural forms, especially plants. I am also intrigued by writing and the range of understanding we have of simple marks on paper. Using letters and script in my work, I ponder the link between the shape of letters and physical phemomena. For instance, the letter "O" is like the shape a mouth makes as it says the letter. The letter "W" suggests the shape of waves in water. In copying text, I explore the visual texture of a written paragraph.

 

Notes on development of work during this class:

 

I began by wanting to explore the visual relationship between tree branches in the sky, or reflected in water, and script. I moved to exploring the nature of writing, as marks. I will explore this further, in conjunction with working with layers, and incorporating elements of drawing.

 

Inspirations over the past few months:

 

Joan Snyder

http://www.joansnyder.net/

 

Ray Kass

http://raykass.com/

 

Ann Hamilton

http://www.annhamiltonstudio.com/objectsMORE.html

 

Sean Scully

http://www.sean-scully.com/en/home/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alice Anne Ellis - three works created during this class; Artist's Statement; research links.

Alice Anne Ellis – three works created during this class; Artist’s Statement; research links.

 

 

 

Cold Dawn. 7"x7.5". Gesso, foil and fabric on paper.

 

 

 

Babble. 14" x 12”. Acrylic, ink, rice paper, Denril, and foil, on hardboard.

 

 

 

Moon Reflections 2. 12"x12". Acrylic, ink, rice paper, Denril on hardboard.

 

 

Alice Anne Ellis – Artist’s Statement

 

I am inspired by natural forms, especially plants. I am also intrigued by writing and the range of understanding we have of simple marks on paper. Using letters and script in my work, I ponder the link between the shape of letters and physical phemomena. For instance, the letter "O" is like the shape a mouth makes as it says the letter. The letter "W" suggests the shape of waves in water. In copying text, I explore the visual texture of a written paragraph.

 

Notes on development of work during this class:

 

I began by wanting to explore the visual relationship between tree branches in the sky, or reflected in water, and script. I moved to exploring the nature of writing, as marks. I will explore this further, in conjunction with working with layers, and incorporating elements of drawing.

 

Inspirations over the past few months:

 

Joan Snyder

http://www.joansnyder.net/

 

Ray Kass

http://raykass.com/

 

Ann Hamilton

http://www.annhamiltonstudio.com/objectsMORE.html

 

Sean Scully

http://www.sean-scully.com/en/home/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting images and statement, etc. (Alice Anne)

Thanks for reminder on blog. I have no internet access today, except on phone, but I will be back at school tomorrow and will aim to complete postings.
Alice Anne
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

Andrew Woodward blog

http://wosaics.blogspot.com/

Since it is constantly evolving I figured I'd post the link again...I really enjoyed the experience with everyone in our class this semester and look forward to future encounters.  The 'French Connection' hanging was my personal highlight experience...

Artist's Statement

Communication is a key to understanding. What we are surrounded by as individuals we absorb whether we realize it or not. Sometimes images stick in our mind's eye for reasons we do not understand. We create and accept reasons for what we know based on life's experiences. My artwork addresses imagery that I find a connection with and feel that I can offer a perspective on. My work is very tactile and full of texture. I like to use materials that relate to the subject matter, no matter how odd or seemingly unnecessary. Working with tessellations is a great form because it allows me to be free of perfection as I apply subtle nuances to shapes that are perfectly symmetrical.Taking chances with the medium and letting the elements take over keeps my work exciting and unique, sometimes leading to complete failure, which is great...

-Andrew

symmetrical.Taking chances with the medium and letting the elements take over keeps my work exciting and unique, sometimes leading to complete failure, which is grea

Mexillation

Dimensions: 18"x20"

Medium: acrylic, grout, mirror, paper, sharpie, tile adhesive & watercolor on hardi backer

- Andrew

Philosollation

Dimensions:  36"x21.5"

Medium:  oil, paper, pencil, sharpie & watercolor on wood

Draw Mo Chik'n

Dimensions: 11.75"x12.5"

Medium:  Egg carton, google eyes, sharpie, staples, watercolor & wood on hardi backer 

Studio Notes / Finale

Mary Buchanan

mixed media study

It has been a real pleasure working with each of you this semester and witnessing your progress in your chosen mixed media practice. I hope it has been a productive term for each of you. As the week comes to an end please review YOUR final post to this blog, which announces your blog address. You'll find my suggestions on how to improve your blog thee. Make any changes to your blog or add info to this one ASAP in order for me to turn in your grades. Please note that at the bottom of this post you'll find a label for each of you. If you click on each name you can see the collection of posts each person made this semester to this blog - it is the summary and documentation of your research and participation in the course. Is it complete? If not, now is the time to address this! If you click on your name under each image you'll fins a link to your blog. If it is incomplete, now is the time to update it. Carpe Diem!

Andrew Woodward

mixed media study

Everyone made such progress this term-  I look forward to seeing your studio practice continue to evolve. Please note, if you would like more time to pursue the constructs you began this semester I will be teaching a mixed media summer course in July for VCU. The summer classes are 10 days, from 9ish to 5(ish) Monday through Thursday, 4 days a week. We spend much more time working together  in the studio during the summer with a few field trips built in. Course registration has begun - please let me know if you are interested or have any questions about VCU's MIS summer courses.

Megan Mattax

Mixed Media Study

In addition, please take the time to email me your response to the questions below.
Many thanks!

1. Please identify the most memorable experience you had in this course. Why?

2. What media or artist is significant and new to you as a result of this course? Why?

3. Are you excited or disappointed by the creative work you did this semester? Why?

4. In the future, if you could choose between regular weekly studio hours with your classmates or regular field trips which introduce you to new art, art professionals and ideas, which would you choose? (In a full time grad program, there is time for both as you would be a full time grad student)

5. Finally, please share with me the experience you feel you gained the most from this semester and any you feel were a waste of your time.

6. Did you meet your goals? Exceed your goals? Change your goals? Explain.

Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions. Please email them to my VCU email address.

I will send an email to each of you which includes a general assessment of your work this semester and a reminder of your goals! Please check your VCU email to find this early next week - and remember that you must retrieve your grades from your VCU account, they will not be mailed. Instructions are posted on the blog in the link list.

Have a great, productive, CREATIVE summer!

 Alice Anne Ellis

mixed media study

for Alice Anne Blog

While this image is nothing extraordinary it does show layers of marks. Some are wiped out creating images in negative space while others are applied and left as is. I came accross this and pulled it to serve only as a reference not as a complete piece of art.

Mary B

Alice Anne's (NEW) Blog

Just another link to my new blog – no longer Wordpress.

Thank you, Andrew, for all your comments! I will follow up on what you suggest.

http://aliceanneellis.blogspot.com/

Alice Anne

MLMattax

I hope these don’t publish twice.  I am resending my post because it didn’t post the first time.  I tried changing the sizes so this should work.

Megan Mattax

MLMattax

Media Studies:

Megan Mattax

Henrico/HighlandSprings HS

Andrew's Question

Andrew posted a good question on my blog. I answered it there, but I’m going to post it here too, in case you don’t see it on the blog. He asked what exactly is it about natural forms that inspires me. This is a very good, thought-provoking question. At the moment, there is certainly a fascination with the relationship between sticks and writing. Sticks themselves can form letters; we use a stick to draw in the sand; we use wooden pencils; branches make a moving tracery of "writing" against the sky. There seems to be an intimate, pervasive, yet oddly arbitrary, connection between trees and writing.

Alice Anne

My Blog-Followers

I would really appreciate some "followers" on my blog. For those of you with a gmail account it is easy to do. If you don't have one it is still very simple. I will certainly return the favor if you are interested. The followers option is about half way down the page on the right side.

Thank you,

Mary

buchananmt1.blogspot.com/

Studio Notes / Information from the Artists!

It has been a pleasure reviewing your research from this semester and catching up with your blogs. I look forward to watching your research and documentation evolve in this new medium.  Many aspects of an artist blog are subjective and a matter of choice. There are considerations each participant of this workshop must consider and include to meet this essential requirement of the course.

All Blog Updates and posts are due tomorrow in order for me to review them prior to the last date to submit grades. If you need more time please 

contact me ASAP.

1. Final, edited version of your Artist Statement

2. Jpgs of your Portfolio of your body of work created this semester. Include all relevant information:
size, materials, concept, title, chronology, influences, evolution, etc. Feel free to post any additional work you've created as a response to our last crit!

3. Research links to any articles, artists, exhibitions, workshops, experiences which have influenced your work this term and the work on view, specifically

4. Highlights of your media experiments, especially those most relevant to the work you showed at our final critique

5. Finally, take time to comment on each person's blog, make suggestions and ask questions.

You will receive an email assessment of your work this semester to your VCU email account. Please note, you must have a VCU email address and pw to access your final grade and VCU transcripts. Questions? Please comment below.

If anyone would like to meet at Lamplighter tomorrow at 4:30 for any reason, please comment here. Lamplighter is on Addison Street, just south of Cary. They have a great picnic tables under their covered porch and wondeful wifi so bring your laptop if you would like to meet up.

Alice Anne's Blog

This is a link to my blog. I edited my artist statement. Photos to be added.

https://aliceannee.wordpress.com

Alice Anne