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Month: October 2024
Tattooing Practices Across Cultures
Middle East: In ancient Egypt, it was common for people including women to be tattooed with designs related to their faith. Due to the mummification process it has been possible to see preserved tattoos. Razzouk Tattoo in Jerusalem is the oldest working tattoo parlour. Its founders, the Razzouk family, had brought the art form with…
Making Cyanotypes
The chemical solution is yellow before it is exposed to UV light This week at AEB class, we have been experimenting with cyanotypes. Cyanotypes, invented by Sir John Hershel, are a type of photographic print made using a chemical solution of iron compounds painted onto a surface. The surface is exposed to UV light and…
Nathan Ford
I admire Nathan Ford’s urban landscapes, such as Red Man shown above, which provide solace in the corners of a city. Nathan’s work is often detailed, though he aims to capture the feeling of a place rather than a hyper-realistic rendering. He calls them ‘investigations’, and they give a sense that the objects have been…
Notes on the Role of Graffiti
Graffiti is a form of countercultural expression that emerged in the UK in the 1960s. It was largely influenced by the street art of America, particularly of New York City. It was closely associated with gangs, who used it for the purposes of marking territory, memorialising members and displaying acts committed by the gang (though…
Isolation and seclusion as Counterculture
Growing up in a relatively remote community, I’ve been able to observe ways of living that don’t conform to the blueprint set out by modern society. The things that we are told are important such as technology, material wealth and fitting in to social expectations aren’t necessarily what will bring us true fulfillment in our…
Kaye Freeman
I am inspired by Kaye Freeman’s paintings in oil and enamel paint. She layers elements of the urban landscape including the strong architecture of her home city, downtown Los Angeles, with the neon and sky colours reflected on the buildings. The shapes are arranged in a pleasing manner and although their placement feels abstract, they…
Thoughts on Authenticity
During a calm moment this week, I had an interesting chat with Beth about different cultures, and whether someone who is not a part of a culture could be qualified to represent it. We explored a few important points, like the risks of misrepresentation, cultural appropriation, and the challenges of gleaning a full understanding of…
Initial Ideas for Counterculture Project
I have briefly noted my initial ideas above. I will start with these areas since they are the ideas I find most interesting:
Counterculture Project Brief
In this project brief I am tasked with creating work in response to a counterculture. A counterculture is a social movement or group that actively rejects and rebels against societal norms. The group seek to define their own values and propose an alternative to the conventional ways of living. Countercultures often come about as a…