I created this image as a challenge to myself to learn more about abstract art. My teacher, Ms. Chatham Kemp, suggested that I begin my journey by generating interesting shapes and by using various shades of black, white, and gray. In the end, I spent roughly 9 hours on the project and feel as though I greatly benefited from the experience. Not only did I learn how visually powerful chaos can be in a painting, but the effects it has on people. Some individuals that I showed the painting to felt overwhelmed by the chaotic expressions of the mass of bubbles in the upper left hand corner; Other individuals weren't affected at all by the image. I suppose some people enjoy chaos more than others. Personally, I view chaos as a friend. There is no escape from chaos, whether in art, or in day to day activities, one must learn to cope with chaos.
Andrew L. Dorman ^_^
Personally, I have trouble understanding and creating abstracts. I really enjoy your use of so many tonal values and I can feel the emotion of chaos.
ReplyDeleteYour shapes are very interesting. the "bubbles" as you call them have somewhat of a playfulness to them, to me, because of the way they are stacked upon one another. I think it would be interesting to see what you can do with color.
ReplyDeleteI think your abstract drawings are very interesting in the way that you create patterns of contrasting light and dark shapes throughout the drawing; it makes the whole thing move.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of contrast in art, and this is a great example of gradients forming shapes and depth. It definitely has a lot going on, like recently disturbed water. I feel like I'm looking at something fluid and constantly in motion.
ReplyDeleteThis work is look like not only chaos but also I felt the image of the planets. The high/mid/low key value painting is good way to supporting the meaning of 'Chaos'
ReplyDeleteawesome work, dude
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