(4) Week of September 25th

Art 1/Weekly Agenda:

What are we doing this week?
Am I prepared for class?
Did I do my homework?
Do we have a quiz this week?
What deadlines do I need to plan for?
How should I dress for class today?
When is the next NAHS/Art Club meeting?
When is the next Lunchtime Lecture?
Are there any special events coming up?
Is there a change in the schedule?
What opportunities can I take advantage of?
In what other ways can I prepare to do my best?

Check the MLWGS Calendar!

(4) Week of September 25th

9/25/2017

19 Comments

Walking field trip: Wednesday/Thursday!!!

2 OPPORTUNITY DEADLINES THIS WEEK

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

Warm up drawing - come in, look for prompt on board, start drawing in your sketchbook. # and date your drawing
Last minute questions re: SB #1 - ask now, it's due on Friday!
File syllabus in notebook & syllabus review in Art Skills Inventory folder
Continue Drawing Bootcamp

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY:

Walking field trip to the Visual Arts Center (walk one way/bus the other)
- Dress for the weather - wear shoes for walking (20 minutes, fast pace)
- Bring your sketchbook and a pencil (pens are not allowed in galleries)
- REMEMBER: You will be starting your sketchbook entry while at the gallery. You will need to finish the assignment by Friday. You can get a head start on this entry by using the resources below (in green).

FRIDAY: Remember, this is an ALL CLASS day

SB DUE/Share
Discussion of AS #2

HOMEWORK is designed to: 1) allow for exploration, practice, and application of class content, 2) encourage independent work, time management, and efficiency of work flow, 3) fit within the weekly homework time allotted for this class. Keep these things in mind as you work. Use of a timer is one way to stay on task and to monitor your work time. Please note that your individual needs and work process may result in spending more or less than the suggested average time. Please ask for help as needed.

DUE FRIDAY = SB #1 - Read & re-read the assignment, plus the SB guidelines and Artistic Habits; check your work against the assignment prompts, making sure that each has been completed as directed and with your best efforts. Use the Lunchtime Lecture page to complete (if you missed the lecture) or enhance (even if you attended) your entry!
DUE EVERY MONDAY/TUESDAY = Check the website at the start of each week; update your agenda accordingly and complete any required preparatory work
DUE PERIODICALLY = Check Powerschool; it is your responsibility to follow up with make up/late work, questions, or discrepancies in a timely manner

HAPPENINGS:

PSAT Bubble fest:
- Monday Sept 25th 11:10 - 12:00 Juniors
- Tuesday Sept 26th 11:10 - 12:00 Sophomores
- Wednesday Sept 27th 11:10 - 12:00 Freshmen (if you are on the walking field trip with me, you will be late to this and Mr. Z knows it)
TUESDAY @ 11:45 - 12:15 = Art Club meeting (meets every 4th Tues.) LOOK FOR THE FLYERS POSTED AROUND SCHOOL - TAKE AND MAKE - BRING IT WITH YOU TO THE MEETING
Oct. 4/5 = open notes quiz (make sure you have your notebook/sketchbook with you and that you can access your Quia account!)
Oct. 6 = Fall Festival (it's also a First Friday!)
Oct. 6 = Figure drawing Friday!
Oct. 11 & 13 = PSAT/special schedule, check school calendar for details

Thanks for doing your best to be prepared. CLICK HERE to learn about the artist and the exhibit you will see on Wed./Thurs.. Read the statement and watch the video - take notes in your sketchbook - this is part of the required entry anyway and it will help you to understand what you are looking at. Plus, you'll have more time at the gallery to sketch and enjoy the art.

After learning about the artist and the exhibition, submit a comment about what you found most intriguing about her work - and/or what you are most interested to see when you are there in person.

PS - These agenda questions can earn you extra credit! They are meant to encourage weekly review of the agenda. You will not be penalized for not commenting BUT I do hope that you ARE checking the website! These extra credit options will not be available weekly, so take advantage of them when you have the chance!

PPS - THIS TIME AROUND, YOU HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND CLASS OF THE WEEK TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT (you will still need to follow the directions/meet the specific challenge of the given prompt in order for it to be approved)

19 Comments

Peyton Ellinghaus

9/25/2017 09:03:35 am

I found her use of texture and mix between natural and man made materials really interesting.

Annika King

9/25/2017 10:25:00 pm

I found it interesting that she worked with such expensive materials. Diamonds cost a pretty penny, so I wonder who or how she funded her work.

Isabel Li

9/26/2017 05:00:08 pm

I was completely amazed at the meaning behind her work; who knew that jumbled satellite images could hold such an important message? The contrasting elements that she blends together are truly incredible.

Sophie Li

9/26/2017 05:14:14 pm

After viewing the video about Carli Holcomb's work, I found it interesting to see how she combines nature with very mechanical objects. (ex. painted wood branch and the acrylic rod with diamond) I'm very excited to see some of her ideas in real life at the exhibit like the satellite image of Antarctica and bodies of water.

Colby Fewster

9/26/2017 05:44:51 pm

I like that before using materials she stops to think is this worth taking from the environment. The other part I liked was that each piece is simple and individual so it looks organized, not a single complex or cluttered piece.

Kennedy Jackson

9/26/2017 06:11:27 pm

A piece that I am excited to see in person is the black boulder that is suspended in the air. I want to see the size of it in person.

Celia Conn

9/26/2017 06:24:56 pm

I am very interested in how Carli Holcombe makes statements about the value of materials and the importance of protecting the environment through such beautiful art. I look forward to seeing the pieces in person and seeing how she mixes materials to create these statements.

Helen Hall

9/26/2017 08:53:25 pm

After watching the video and reading her bio, I was really intrigued by the role environmental protection plays in her work and also the idea of honoring the materials she uses. I am very excited to see the sculpture that looks like a rock or boulder on top of a pile of black stones. I'm not really sure what it is but it looks mysterious, and I'm interested to see what is the idea behind it. Also, the satellite photos looked amazing when shown on the video, and I am excited to see those up close and in person.

Taylor Lamb

9/26/2017 10:14:47 pm

After watching the video, I am intrigued about how her work can appear so simple, but actually is very complex and thoughtful.

Afton Mueller

9/26/2017 10:30:24 pm

After reading Carli Holcomb's bio and watching the video on her artwork, I am awed at how she utilizes both materials that we see every day and find worthless such as logs and rocks, with materials we find priceless such as diamond. Her personal belief of using a different perspective on the world and trying something new in the studio setting every day is also inspiring because if conveys to her audience that the amazing works she created are from an imagination which each and every one us has, and each and every one of us has the potential to create beautiful pieces of art such as hers. I am also very excited to see what the large black tarp appearing art hanging on the wall was because I could not get a great view and sense from the video, but I am intrigued by how abstract and enticing is appears.

Theo Frankel

9/26/2017 11:03:01 pm

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to come on the field trip tomorrow because I am sick (Mrs. Mosley, I sent you an email, as well), but what really stood out to me was her use of very different and contrasting materials of beauty. I love that she ties the beauty of nature (very inexpensive, sometimes free) with beautiful and expensive metals and stones like silver and diamonds. Through all of her time outside she has built a very strong sense of her environment.

Jessie Wang

9/27/2017 06:47:41 am

I am intrigued at how much thought Holcomb puts into the materials she uses in her pieces. She makes sure to honor the material and puts certain ones together to create meaning. I am most interested in being able to not see but experience the feeling of mystery and awe her art creates.

Lucy

9/27/2017 08:16:25 am

I’m excited to see the way that she uses contrast in her work. It said that she contrasts materials, inspirations, and concepts, so I’m excited to see how that will look in real life.

Bikal Sharma

9/27/2017 07:18:13 pm

I really enjoyed learning about the message behind her art. From a video perspective, this art looked really simple. However, I know that it is much more complex than it appears so I look forward to studying the details in person.

Olivia

9/27/2017 08:30:11 pm

After watching the video and getting a feel of the vibe she's trying to recreate, I find it very intriguing how she combines so many concepts into one art piece/exhibit. She uses different materials from man-made to natural, expensive to not expensive, to give deeper meaning into everything. I think it's interesting, for example, how that one satellite image was related to a place she's never been to and the environmental issues going on there. Also she discovers that the perspective that astronaut often experience is of awe. I want to experience it in real life and try to get the feeling she was trying to replicate and describe in the video.

Emma Lindley

9/27/2017 09:43:22 pm

It intrigued me that Carli Holcomb simply followed her curiosity to see where it might lead her. This curiosity allowed her to not only replicate her experiences but try to expand her exploration into "unreachable locations". I am also excited to see the collection of satellite images and the representation of the overview effect.

Zachary Fee

9/27/2017 11:05:01 pm

I found the mixture of natural materials and synthetic materials to be intriguing. I also that that her view of the earth, the outdoors, and nature was very unique and interesting. For example, in the Antarctica painting, she mentions how she uses overview, portraying Earth as one big planet without borders or limitations.

Hanh Le

9/27/2017 11:17:44 pm

The concept of "After Dark" was certainly interesting. It's intriguing how such a simple piece of art can have a deep meaning, yet still uphold its aesthetic and minimalistic elements. I can't wait to view all the works of art up close tomorrow, especially the satellite image.

Abigail Daglish

9/28/2017 07:54:35 am

I thought it was interesting that she paired such expensive materials like diamonds with such an inexpensive material like the acrylic rod. But even more so, I thought it was interesting that she was doing it because it made a statement about the environment, rather than just showing the contrast between some of the materials. I would never have thought about it that was, and I think it's really interesting that she did, so I'm looking forward to seeing how her other pieces reflect some sort of environmental statement.

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