During the summer holiday, I have looked at a few different
artists for inspirations, in order to help me to develop new ideas. Such as
Picasso and the idea of using colours to represent the mood. E.g. The Old
Guitarist, 1903- 1904.
For the experiment, I have used black papers,
instead of my usual choice white paper. I tried to use colours express how I
felt toward this person in the painting. However, I felt like I am still trying
to paint photographically, so I had a second attempt.
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| Figure 1: First attempt |
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| Figure 2: Second attempt
I feel good about the second attempt, because I have gained better control of using colours to representing the mood and border movement within the stroke.
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| Figure 3: Sketchbook
In order to help with the creativity, I have purchased Wreck
This Journal, 2007 by Keri Smith. In the book, there are tasks and one of them
is ‘collect outdoors objects only’, I have combined this with another task ‘collect
circle objects only from outdoors’.
I not only collect, I have also created. Using daisy chains to
create circles.
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| Figure 4: Magpie painting |
To improve and bring the found objects to another improvement, I have used found object as the background for me to paint on. Out of interest, I have painted a magpie, I like the textures of the found object on the paper, and instead of using paint only, I have found a nail vanish that match the feather colours of a magpie. Therefore, when looking at the painting in different angles, the colours changes on the wings.
Also, I have involved text work within the painting for composition, ‘One for Sorrow’. Bringing the context of the magpie rhythm.
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| Figure 5: Kelly Chun, 2014 |
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| Figure 6: Kelly Chun, 2014 |
In the summer, I was working in a nightclub in Blackpool,
called Domain. The expectation of the job brief is very different from
Manchester, (For in the past I have worked at a few events in Manchester.)
For Domain, the focus point are the laser lights. Therefore,
I need to capture the lights on camera shots and to make it look more
interesting, I have used a fisheye lens and learnt how to use long explosion in
the process.
During summer, I started painting the environments around
me, such as people that I know, see figures 1 and 2.
I had a moment of working indoor only. When ‘Wreck this
Journal’ is all about outdoor experiment, I used that to help me combines my
strength in painting and working with found objects.
I had an opportunity to collaborative with Domain, which I
have learnt not only working independently, but to fit my clients need and what
they ask for.
