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I chose to use tools of an artist to explore the activities of artists. In using pencils and a sketchbook, I am transforming objects I frequently use into a new shape, a different function, and an observation of what being an artist means.
As the idea was taking shape I wrestled with feelings of tension because I was looking at placing the sketchbook within a wall of pencils and making it appear unobtainable, or beyond my reach. That message wasn't resonating with me, but it was an important step in reaching a design that I did connect with because as I was building the pencil structure, I continued sketching ways I could build a wall of pencils around the sketchbook. I settled on a sketch that is reminiscent of a castle because the message with that sketch changed the unobtainable into a place of high esteem or royalty, which felt more peaceful.
This piece is stating an approach to drawing that places the activity in a realm of order, esteem, and in some ways sacredness because the castle structure made from pencils is also reminiscent of a church or a temple. I placed the orientation of the sketchbook in line with the steps of the pencil structure to give the appearance of approaching something available, open, and accessible.
As the idea was taking shape I wrestled with feelings of tension because I was looking at placing the sketchbook within a wall of pencils and making it appear unobtainable, or beyond my reach. That message wasn't resonating with me, but it was an important step in reaching a design that I did connect with because as I was building the pencil structure, I continued sketching ways I could build a wall of pencils around the sketchbook. I settled on a sketch that is reminiscent of a castle because the message with that sketch changed the unobtainable into a place of high esteem or royalty, which felt more peaceful.
This piece is stating an approach to drawing that places the activity in a realm of order, esteem, and in some ways sacredness because the castle structure made from pencils is also reminiscent of a church or a temple. I placed the orientation of the sketchbook in line with the steps of the pencil structure to give the appearance of approaching something available, open, and accessible.