Scale Proportions and Installations
- carol monosson edan
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Let's start with a little about blogging. I've reached a point where I'm questioning why I blog. It's definitely not for commercial reasons. My primary motivation is to connect with many of my internet friends and artists who have supported me on "My Art Journey," as well as new ones I've met along the way. I sincerely value their support, which I do not take for granted. לא מובן מאליו (lo muvan m'elav). Additionally, I want to share some of my artwork with the world, for whatever that's worth, and to learn how to discuss the thought processes behind my creations, which I find quite challenging.
By the end of this month, I will determine whether to remain on this platform or return to BlogSpot despite its limitations. If I choose to go back to BlogSpot, most subscribers will need to re-subscribe (apologies) due to some publisher issues. I will announce my decision in a new post, hoping it reaches everyone on my contact list.
Now about Art!
Have you ever visited a museum and felt overwhelmed by an enormous painting, drawing, or installation? I recall encountering a massive Chagall painting, likely at the old Guggenheim in NYC. I was at a loss for how to react—should I cry, laugh, dance, or sing? The experience left me so astonished! I get goosebumps just thinking about it and writing this. Another experience was in Ireland at the Hugh Lane Gallery, where I saw the majestic paintings by Sean Scully.
In Week 4 of Sara's workshop, the focus was on scale and proportion. How do we handle scale in a small format, creating a wall installation or drawing on a larger scale?
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To me, each of the works you posted from your recent class with Sara Post provides evidence of your work going deeper, Carol. Each has a personality developed through your different use of materials as well as the size/scale you're using to create the content. I'm very attracted to the last one in the series above, as well as the image with the shadow patterns. Lots of contrasts that speak to each other, and I like the direction you're taking composition in this one. Diana
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That large WIP!!! Can’t wait to see what happens!
And blogging… it is a discipline, a connection, a way (for me) of closing the process on a painting, a history of the art journey. And a technology nightmare, now and again! I will follow you wherever you go!
Carol, I enjoyed your discussion of reasons for blogging, all of which resonate with me. I also enjoyed your discussion of scale and proportion. I often muse about the differences and similarities in experience that I have with my small work and my larger work.
Your 4x8" gouache stick woodie pencil piece pulls me in with its simplicity, bold forms, and suggestion of story, and I'm very eager to see what you might do with the WIP large drawing divided into four sections—I do hope we'll see followup on that one!
—Dotty