"A work of art is a world in itself reflecting senses and emotions of the artists world."
Hans Hofmann
"Being inexhaustible, Life and nature are constant stimulus for a creative mind."
Hans Hofmann
Much of Hans Hofmans work is based on the idea of using contrasting color, shape, and surfaces to evoke pictorial space not in the traditional manner. This is exemplified in all of his work but in this particular piece too. Some of his quotes are exemplified though this work to, such as the two quotes above. Certainly the artwork describes something about the artist, what he is thinking, and his emotion. Through the stroke, spattering, and color, we can detect how and what the artist is thinking and feeling; not only in the piece, but as he is painting or creating the piece. The second quote applies to this piece too, the work or works, can be stimulated by anything in the world, and some would argue that art and the inspirations for art can only come from the outside world. As such art can also stimulate more art.
This work is based off of the basic ideals that Hans Hofmann art revolves around, while I wasn't playing with shape or surfaces, I was playing with color. I was working on a blue to orange color scale, the blacks being equivalent to orange and the blue equivalent to light. It's a very interesting way of working and takes a moment or two to get used to. I found myself wanting to make the things that are are actually blue, blue and not just playing with the light and shadow. I like the effect that is has on the work though, the different color scale certainly makes you think about what you are seeing more.
No comments:
Post a Comment