CArdboard Relief
In this project reclaimed cardboard is used to construct iconic portraits. The cardboard image and structure emphasize the importance of reusing and recycling materials and should provide an inspiring example of creative thought and innovation through repurposing materials.
Pencil portrait observation and the grid
LO: To accurately draw from a photograph the contour lines of a famous iconic figure using the grid method
ALL - Copied the outlines of facial features into mostly correct places
MOST - marked where the edges of the shade go
SOME - marked the edges of the highlighted areas
MOST - marked where the edges of the shade go
SOME - marked the edges of the highlighted areas
LO: To add tonal areas and textures to portrait accurately, using full tonal scale (darkest to lightest)
ALL - Placed areas of shadow with some different mark-making techniques
MOST - included a good tonal range and used appropriate textures
SOME - included highlights and full tonal range
MOST - included a good tonal range and used appropriate textures
SOME - included highlights and full tonal range
Mark Langan
LO: To analyse the work of Mark Langan and explain why he makes what he does
Mark Langan is an Artist who resides in the Cleveland, Ohio suburb of Brunswick Hills. Well versed and adept with numerous artistic mediums, he has concentrated his focus since the year 2004 by working strictly with reclaimed material. Fantastic sculptural works are created using nothing more than mere corrugated boxes, non-toxic glue, a razor knife, a cutting edge and a mat. Mark's artwork is intriguing because of its composition, but also cries out...reduce, reuse, recycle!
3: Formal Analysis
Write down your observations in more detail, looking at these specific aspects of the artwork: Tones: o is there a use of light / shadow in this artwork? o where is the light coming from? where are the shadows? o Are the forms in the artwork realistically modelled (does it look 3D)? o is there a wide range of tonal contrast (very light highlights and very dark shadows) or is the tonal range quite narrow (ie mostly similar tones)? Use of media: o what medium has been used (oil paint, acrylic, charcoal, clay etc)? o How has the artist used the medium – i.e. is the paint applied thick or thin? How can you tell? o Can you see brushstrokes, mark-making or texture? Describe the shape and direction of the brushstrokes / marks. What size of brush / pencil was used? o Was it painted, drawn, sculpted quickly, or slowly and painstakingly? What makes you think this? |
1: First Reaction Write down your first response to the artwork. o Do you like it? o How does it make you feel? o Does it remind you of anything you have seen before? 2: Description List what you can see in this artwork. o Figures, colours, shapes, objects, background etc. o Imagine you are describing it to a blind person. Do this in as much detail as possible. 4: Interpretation Now write down your personal thoughts about the work: there are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers here! What do you think the artist wanted you to feel when you look at this artwork? o What has he/she used to create a mood? (think about colour, shape, tone etc.) o How has he/she succeeded in creating this mood? (For example, strong vivid colours might be used to create a joyful or angry mood in an artwork, depending upon how the artist has used them). o Could the same mood have been created in a different way? How could you change this? What do you think the artist is trying to say in this artwork? what does it mean? o What is the main theme or idea behind this piece? o If you were inside this artwork, what would you be feeling / thinking? o does the artwork have a narrative (tell a story)? is it a religious artwork? o is it abstract? is it realistic? Why? o How would you explain this artwork to someone else? |
ALL- Can explain what the artwork is about
MOST - Can explain how media is used to give a concept
SOME - Can explain how tones enhance the art work
MOST - Can explain how media is used to give a concept
SOME - Can explain how tones enhance the art work
Experimentation
LO: demonstrate different card construction techniques
ALL- Complete 3 joins that hold
MOST - COmplete 3 dimentional mini consructions
SOME - Carefully construct in 3D
MOST - COmplete 3 dimentional mini consructions
SOME - Carefully construct in 3D
design time
LO: Design with detail your relief face planning how to raise areas and give texture.
starting that final
The final piece
LO: Bring together cardboard techniques to produce a final piece, a portrait of your iconic image.
LO: Use cardboard relief to create your Iconic face.
Identify the contours of the face to cut your shapes from cardboard
Identify the contours of the face to cut your shapes from cardboard
Add multiple textures and draw in all those lovely tones