Julie- 80's to the maxxx

We raided the closet, and this is the result. Ultimate 80's meets Harajuku..enjoy :D

Console

In my print “Console,” I used a variety of symbolism to amplify the concept of being overweight and how that impacts both society’s view of an individual and causes insecurities. The use of color in this print is meant to convey anger along with a shroud of calmness as the large beauties slip away to a place that is more accepting. I used tribal-like marks as a border to symbolize how many tribal civilizations interpreted large women as being symbols of fertility and prosperity. The eyes are symbolic of how society perceives larger woman, eating them with their eyes, criticizing every inch of their body. The mouth is both symbolic of verbal abuse and the abuse of food. The central glowing figures are large women consoling each other. The large women are spilling out over their intended confinement of staring eyes and whispers to regain their place as symbols of fertility and prosperity.

Julie- The Red Wig Series Part I

The Red Wig Series Part I

"Mermaid"- This is my first digital attempt to make a tail.

If I were any food what would I be and Why?

If I were any food I think I’d classify myself as an Atomic Fireball. I have many things in common with an Atomic Fireball. I am comprised of several layers; I like the color red, and metaphorically I am wrapped in plastic. I consider myself an Atomic fireball because of the gradual build up of intense heat caused by this confection. Once you pop an Atomic Fireball in your mouth the sensation is a mild cinnamon, the longer the atomic fireball is in your mouth the level of heat intensifies. Almost to the point where it is intolerable but then comes the soothing relief of sugar that heals the mouth and washes away the heat. That in itself is a metaphor for practically everything that is occurring in my life. I can apply that to my school life, my personal life, and my work life. I get overwhelmed easily but eventually it subsides.

Vices

In my print “Vices,” I incorporated the idea of dream imagery with hypnagogic imagery. The piece defines my perspective on life. The overall design is to symbolize the deterioration of time when presented with large amounts of knowledge. Shadowed hands present an overwhelming amount of knowledge that encompasses both solitude and time. The three raven are symbolic of my personal three vices; desire (as into covet), revenge, and lust. These symbolic ravens are meant to impede the scheme of knowledge and time. These vices stop the creative process for me, as they stop the light of knowledge from shining in my piece. I used monochromatic styling for this piece to illustrate the stand still of motivation and creativity that vices can create.

Concepts & Practices

Historial Reference

[Mark Ryden- "Saint Barbie" Oil on Panel c. 1991]


















[Man Ray - "Restored Venus" Photograph c.1940]

[Peter Paul Rubens, "Venus at a Mirror," c. 1615, Oil on panel] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Rubens_Venus_at_a_Mirror_c1615.jpg




Project #1- Fear

Fearful Expressions

The in class assignment was interesting mainly because I was able to see the creative skills of my class mates. I thought that trying to a single out a main idea for each topic would be time consuming. I thought it might be impossible for all of us to agree on one thought with a limited time table looming over us. So I suggested word association. For example, the first topic was a memory I asked each class mate to give me the first memory that popped into their head. As a result we were able to combine all our memories into one slightly odd sketch. I also learned that it is hard to sketch something out when you have 3 other pairs of hands moving around in your space. We proceeded to do this with all of the other topics. Some came out better than others. I was surprised that for the imaginary portion a lot of the class had drawn fantasy creatures. It was very interesting to see what everyone’s input was and how we were able to combine it. I thought that the assignment challenged our creativity also it helped us to get to know each other better.