Art Cubism Evaluation + Process Journal

28/5/2019

Originally, I created a synthetic cubism artwork using a

diverse set of materials and resources such as popsicle
sticks, newspaper articles, toothpicks, paper clips, etc to
create and add texture to the self portrait. Since it was my
first time to practically approach this type of arts style and
media, the colour contrasts between the different
distorted shapes are rather smooth and delicate, without
showing or featuring a specific body feature. Also, my
artwork focuses and enhances the amount of details I
spent on the pattern instead of the main feature which
should be the figure as it is the focus of the artwork. In
addition, the proportion of the face is rather large and the
background does not significantly represent or symbolise
a particular and specific mood or personality of myself.

In the second picture, there is a better and

clearer contrast between the two; practice
and final cubist artwork. As seen, the two
viewpoints are more clearly shown and
demonstrated here as the forms of the
shape as designed to combine the two
viewpoints; front and side view, which was
successfully portrayed as shown in the
picture. Moreover, the use of the music
scores sheet, magazine papers, and
pictures of some of my interests were put
into my A3 artwork, as it blends well in black
and builds up a stronger contrasting effect upon the earth tones used to shade the body. The
gradient colour tone slowly decreasing towards the centre of the artwork then enhances the depth
and insight of the portrait. However, the colours of the music scores sheet and other elements
covers up and attracts the audience from it instead, hence in the second picture above, I gave the
tones of the face a bit more of a highlight and shading in order to enhance the contradiction and
variation of colours ranging from yellow to solid black.

After taking quality suggestions and advice from Mr Hui, he has

suggested that I add a piano key in front of my self portrait to match the
music themed background alongside the black and white colours,
creating a sense of connection that effectively reflects upon my
personality and the world I live in through presenting my artwork in and
artistic response. I believe that my artwork has been inspired by in
school and out of school interests that allows me to develop my insights
into different creative artistic forms. Through this project, it gave me the
opportunity to investigate and find out more about myself and who I am,
allowing me to express myself through ATL skills such as affective
skills, creative thinking and transfer.