Elements and Principles

 

Demonstration of Actual Texture

Matt Shilan, Ara 117 (Apo), 2013.

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Personal Photo

ART 21 Response

 

Artist: Jeff Wall
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An enigma, contemplative

Jeff Wall - Changing Room (2014)
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Element/Principle: Pattern

The various patterns on the person draws the eye towards the figure, starting with the red dress and going up to the ambiguous mass of various patterns above it.  Including the other dresses and the purple dotted bag to the side, there are so many patterns present that they are a staple of the photograph.

Jeff Wall - Masked maker (2015)
Source: art21.org

Element/Principle: Emphasis
The bright red of the person's jacket draws your eye directly to them, and with their hand up near their face (hands being something that humans often look at first), all attention is drawn towards their bright white mask and the marker that touches it.

A Few Of My Favorite Things

 

1) Hawai'i T-Shirt - Acquired when I lived in Hawai'i, the shirt represents my love for sea turtles, the beach, and my roots in the Navy traveling from state to state.

2) Spoon - Representing my love for single-use plastics that I collect.  I appreciate the simple beauty of objects, even if they are often considered garbage, and spoons are a big favorite of mine for their appealing shape and usually bright colors.

3) Flowers - I love plants and nature, especially flowers.  Unfortunately, I cannot be trusted with plants and most plants don't bloom year round, so all my spaces are covered in fake flowers so I can indulge in their beauty without funerals or bug infestations.

4) Axolotl Plush - One of the few items I own from another artist, Quinn is a beloved plush of mine.  He represents my appreciation for other artist's work, my deep love for stuffed animals, and my love for unconventional animals like axolotls.

5) Ditto Beanbag - Pokemon brought my family together, giving us a common interest to enjoy for almost my entire life.  My mom made me this beanbag and I keep close to remind me of all the fun we have together.

6) Miniature Stegosaurus Plush - This one is of my own creation and represents my love for making art, specifically these tiny plushes made from felt.  This pink dinosaur was the first one I ever made and is one of my favorite pieces.

7) Sugar Cookie - I love sweets!  Basic treats like ice cream, cookies, cupcakes, chocolate, candy, etc. all make my good world go around!