Artwork: Dry Point
Exhibition Text:
”Placebo” is an expression of the human condition in relation to one’s situation. As within the piece the human is drowning within. This is expressed through an exaggerated focus on the facial aspects. Influences for the piece include René Magritte’s “Baucis Landsacpe”, in which there is surrealist approach on the human concept. Another source of inspiration is Asano Inio’s “Goodnight Punpun”, in which there is an exaggeration of facial expression. This piece was made by etching.
Inspiration:
A source of inspiration for the artwork made is Magritte René’s “Baucis Landscape”. This piece was made within 1966 though follows a surrealism art movement. As Magritte is know for making surrealist artworks, though this particular piece was made towards the end of his life. The artwork follows the style through the focus of the piece being a week dressed male. Though the artist is know for there paintings the particular medium used by Magritte is etching. Within the art movement present which is surrealism there is a focus on the irrational. As rational and straight forward concepts are not portrayed. Rather they are drawn out in order to express a deeper meaning. Within this particular piece the orgánica form a human is present. Though they outline of one’s face is not present but the facial feature are. This being centered drawn attentions to the facial features of the human. It also brings up questions as to why a resting expression is left without one primary aspect that hold the face. The placements of the facial feature and the hat is also porportionally correct though face shape is missing. This artwork is thought prevoking though still follow the basic rules of the organic human.
Another source of inspiration is Asano Inio’s “Goodnight Punpun”. This particular volume was published in 2007 as a manga illustrated and written by Inio. This gives the image used for inspiration a black and white color. It also has focus on lines and texture through the illustration. Asano focuses on the facial features of the humans shown. This is done through exaggeration of a simple task being completed by the two. This type of facial features done differ from the resting face within Magritte artwork. Asano’s form of shading differs due to the medium used to make the illustration. As screentones are used in order to add depth and texture to the illustration. In particular lines are used as a form of hatching within the work. This is done in order to add shadows and shape to the figures. Asano focuses on the facial expression through detail of texture within the illustration used for inspiration.
Another source of inspiration is Asano Inio’s “Goodnight Punpun”. This particular volume was published in 2007 as a manga illustrated and written by Inio. This gives the image used for inspiration a black and white color. It also has focus on lines and texture through the illustration. Asano focuses on the facial features of the humans shown. This is done through exaggeration of a simple task being completed by the two. This type of facial features done differ from the resting face within Magritte artwork. Asano’s form of shading differs due to the medium used to make the illustration. As screentones are used in order to add depth and texture to the illustration. In particular lines are used as a form of hatching within the work. This is done in order to add shadows and shape to the figures. Asano focuses on the facial expression through detail of texture within the illustration used for inspiration.
Planning
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Process/ Techniques/ Experimentation
The process of making the dry point was done within two primary stages which is the etching of the plate and making the print. To start a sketch is made of what is to be etched into the drypoint. This is done to scale of the plate that is to be used. A rectangle of the dimensions is made in order to draw within. This can be seen within the planning drawings. The drawing is then used as a guide for what is to be etched into the plate. Masking tape is then used to place the plate securely on top of the drawing made. This is done to keep the plate in place and avoid issues of overlapping or displacement of etching. If this was not done then one may also lose there place to to placement of the plate. Overall the tape allows for less inconsistencies to be present when etching. Within the first image the fine pointed tool used in order to etch within the plate is present. The tool has a good grip in order to have fine lines and allow for percison. The second image shows the etching present within the plate. When all of the etching is completed the second stage of making the dry point is done.
To begin making the print for the dry point initial tool may be set out. Tools that were used when making the print include a squeegee, strips of paper, gloves and the intaglio ink. Initially the paper to be used for the dry point is cut into rectangles. These are then soaked in water within a bucket for 8 minutes. This is done in order to prep the paper for the print. This can be seen within the third image. While the paper is soaking ink can be added to the plate. First gloves are put on in order to keep clean hands in order to retrieve the paper. To begin a little of the intaglio ink is set at the top of the plate. Then the squeegee is used to spread the ink across the plate evenly. This should be done enough in order to allow the ink to flow into the crevices previously etched into. Next the strips of paper previously cut are used to remove the excess ink present on the plate. This is done evenly in order to rid the plat of the excess ink though keep the ink within the crevices. Once finished the soaked paper should be completed. The paper is taken out after 8 minutes and placed onto a cotton shirt in order to dry. The paper is patted in order to rid of any excess water within the paper. Next the press is used in order to make the print. All of the blankets are lifted from the press in order to place the print and the bottom. Scrap paper is set as a base for the plate to be set. Then the plate and the wet paper is set in order to be printed. All of the blankets are then put down and the press is then rolled in a smooth motion in order to make the print. This is rolled one way and then back to the orginal placement. The blankets are then pulled up and the print is removed. An image of the blankets can be seen within the sixth image. The print is then left to dry as the ink and the paper can dry on the drying rack. This process can be repeated multiple times in order to achieve the wanted print.
To begin making the print for the dry point initial tool may be set out. Tools that were used when making the print include a squeegee, strips of paper, gloves and the intaglio ink. Initially the paper to be used for the dry point is cut into rectangles. These are then soaked in water within a bucket for 8 minutes. This is done in order to prep the paper for the print. This can be seen within the third image. While the paper is soaking ink can be added to the plate. First gloves are put on in order to keep clean hands in order to retrieve the paper. To begin a little of the intaglio ink is set at the top of the plate. Then the squeegee is used to spread the ink across the plate evenly. This should be done enough in order to allow the ink to flow into the crevices previously etched into. Next the strips of paper previously cut are used to remove the excess ink present on the plate. This is done evenly in order to rid the plat of the excess ink though keep the ink within the crevices. Once finished the soaked paper should be completed. The paper is taken out after 8 minutes and placed onto a cotton shirt in order to dry. The paper is patted in order to rid of any excess water within the paper. Next the press is used in order to make the print. All of the blankets are lifted from the press in order to place the print and the bottom. Scrap paper is set as a base for the plate to be set. Then the plate and the wet paper is set in order to be printed. All of the blankets are then put down and the press is then rolled in a smooth motion in order to make the print. This is rolled one way and then back to the orginal placement. The blankets are then pulled up and the print is removed. An image of the blankets can be seen within the sixth image. The print is then left to dry as the ink and the paper can dry on the drying rack. This process can be repeated multiple times in order to achieve the wanted print.
Techniques
Techniques were used throughout making the dry point. When scratching into the plastic for the dry point a pointed edge tool was used. This was done in order to get fine lines within the dry point. Though at times this had to be done with small strokes in order to avoid harsh etching. It also avoid deep holes within the plate as this would cause issues when making the print. It also helped to keep control of which areas would done in the plastic. Overall this technique helped maintain a precise control.
A technique done when removing the intaglio ink from the dry point was to use paper. Small strips of paper were used in a circular motion to remove ink. The paper was also kept flat when doing this in order to avoid catching ink within the crevices. If the paper was bunched up into a ball then ink within the cervices would not presnent. The extent at which was done was dependent upon how dark or light for the print to be. For instance more ink is removed the print will be light but also cleaner. Though if less ink is removed then dirty spots may be present though the print would be harsher. Overall this was tested when making various prints within diffrent amounts of the intaglio ink.
A technique done when removing the intaglio ink from the dry point was to use paper. Small strips of paper were used in a circular motion to remove ink. The paper was also kept flat when doing this in order to avoid catching ink within the crevices. If the paper was bunched up into a ball then ink within the cervices would not presnent. The extent at which was done was dependent upon how dark or light for the print to be. For instance more ink is removed the print will be light but also cleaner. Though if less ink is removed then dirty spots may be present though the print would be harsher. Overall this was tested when making various prints within diffrent amounts of the intaglio ink.
Reflections/ CritiqueIn refelection to the piece made there could be some changes made throughout the process. For instance more time could have been spent on the final sketch. Primarily on the proportions of the face, which is the face shape set through the jaw line. If this was done the etching process for the area would have gone somther due to a evenly set shape. Within the sketch it would have also been better it more types of texture was present. This includes stippling to be used in accordance. Also when etching some of the lines done were not deep enough. This caused and issue with ink still being faded on dark prints. As a critique the etching should have been done to a even extent to order for the ink to run smoothly. This would have also allowed for a medium amount of ink to be added and all the lines still appear and wanted. Lastly the process of removing ink could have been done to a better exent. As time was countiously spent on removing the ink to the correct exent. Though within the final prints I strengthend my ability to remove ink.
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EvaluationsMagritte’s artwork served as a source of inspiration for my artwork. This can be seen through center focus of the piece. As Magritte fousces on the facial features of the man through positing him within a natural point of attention. My piece also uses the humans face as the center focus though placement. Though in contradiction my piece holds a defeing face shape unlike the inspiration. In relations both piece have the same medium which is etching. Magritte use of etching and printmaking is also down within my piece. This allows for the type of techniques and medium used to overlap. Though Magritte uses solid lines and is not harsh with the ink used. While my piece harshly uses the ink in order to add depth and build shawdows within the print.
Asano served as another source of inspiration for the artwork made. This is prevelavnt through the facial expressions and style of both pieces. As his artwork caused for mine to have a harsh focus on texture through shading the figures. This can be particularly seen to the left side of the prints face. As the same type of texture of lines is used to an increasing extent to add shawdows. Though unlike Asano’s illustration there is a primary focus on the face and the hair. While the inspiration has the entirety of the body present. Within the final there is also a difference in the style of eyes used. As large exaggerated eyes are not used, but smaller eyes are used alike to the initial inspiration. Overall concepts are used from the inspirations, though they do differ in aspects. |
Ideas
Before being the process of making the dry point, ideas were written out in order to have a concept of what was to be made. For instance there is a base set for the type of texture to be used when etching the plate. The key concept of identy is also set in order for the following concepts to follow in such. The type of focus to be used within the dry point is spoliation to that of the inspirations used. As there is focus on the face and facial feature in both Magritte and Inio’s artwork. The concepts for both are written out as a base for what the artwork draws attention to and uses. This includes the type of texture used such as crosshatching and scale at which the face is portrayed within the artwork.
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Experimentation
Orginally one plastic was carved and then to be used as a dry point. Though it’s eventually provided as my extermination with cutting into the plastic adding texture to the dry point. For instance it can be seen that circles on the top of the dry point are not curved. This due to a lost of mainting control over the pointed tool used. Another prevailing difference is within the hair. As there is a focus of texture through crosshatching across the entirety of the hair to a harsh extent. This was done in order to experiment with the color and texture that can be done within dry point.
Another point of extermination was also present within the numerous amount of prints made. This was done in order to play with the color, contrast and darkness of the print made. This was done through removing or adding more of the intaglio ink to the plastic. As more was removed the print would be cleaner. Though if too much was picked up within the crevices then the lines made would disparar when printed due to there being little to no ink present. So I’m order to find a medium multiple prints were made. For instance the print made above is one of the multiple prints made for the two plates made through etching.
Another point of extermination was also present within the numerous amount of prints made. This was done in order to play with the color, contrast and darkness of the print made. This was done through removing or adding more of the intaglio ink to the plastic. As more was removed the print would be cleaner. Though if too much was picked up within the crevices then the lines made would disparar when printed due to there being little to no ink present. So I’m order to find a medium multiple prints were made. For instance the print made above is one of the multiple prints made for the two plates made through etching.
Reflection
.During the process of creating developed and refined my skills through expertise and experimentation. Errors and mistakes did occur through making the drypoint, though adjustments were and could be made within the future. Success was present within the piece through the hair. As the wanted base of the hair was set and etched within the plate. This also transferred into piece drypoint that was done. There was also success within the expression in relation to inspirations used for the artwork. As there is a central focus on the facial feature which is alike to Magritte’s artwork. Overall there were success present through the base form and concept of the artwork made. As the wanted elements are present through a well set etching and inspiration.
Though errors were still present within the piece, in which there resolved or used for future references. For instance the sketching of the outline to be etched could be more detailed. In the future I would have spent more time on particular features in order to set a well base. As there was more focus on texture rather than the basic form being set. This was not the case for all but one facial feature in particular. An error also occurred when etching as at times this was not done to a deep enough extent. This caused ink to easily leave the crevices when removing the ink with paper. In the future I would ensure that the crevices are the correct amount of depth in order to ensure that the ink will be properly present. Though other errors were corrected when making the second plate for the dry point. Overall the success and errors of the process allowed for my skills of dry pint to be developed.
Though errors were still present within the piece, in which there resolved or used for future references. For instance the sketching of the outline to be etched could be more detailed. In the future I would have spent more time on particular features in order to set a well base. As there was more focus on texture rather than the basic form being set. This was not the case for all but one facial feature in particular. An error also occurred when etching as at times this was not done to a deep enough extent. This caused ink to easily leave the crevices when removing the ink with paper. In the future I would ensure that the crevices are the correct amount of depth in order to ensure that the ink will be properly present. Though other errors were corrected when making the second plate for the dry point. Overall the success and errors of the process allowed for my skills of dry pint to be developed.
ACT
Clearly explain how you are able to identify the cause effect relationship between your inspiration and its effect on your artwork?
There was a cause effect relationship between the inspirations and my artwork due to similar aspects. As Magritte artwork caused my piece to have a central focus on the facial features. While Asano’s exgateres facial features caused for there to be details within my piece.
What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
Magritte takes a surrealism approach within his artwork, which leads to a irrational idea being presented. This is done through the missing aspects within the organic human. While Asano exaggerates the human in a normally simple situation.
What kind of generalization and conclusions have you discovered about people,ideas,culture,etc. while you researched your inspiration?
For surrealism I’ve concluded that ideas are not presented rationally, which leads to one having to convince thought. This generalization was caused by Magritte use forms used though in varying levels. As the particular inspiration holds meaning through what is not present.
What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
The center also them that can be seen within my inspirational research is on the organic human and its facial expression. As bothe inspirations take diffrent approaches on the concept though still follow the central idea.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
Infernces were made in particular with Magritte due to his surrealist approach. As I then focused on what initaly draws attention to the viewer which is the resting expression. This lead me to infer that the artist was focusing on the human condition.
There was a cause effect relationship between the inspirations and my artwork due to similar aspects. As Magritte artwork caused my piece to have a central focus on the facial features. While Asano’s exgateres facial features caused for there to be details within my piece.
What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
Magritte takes a surrealism approach within his artwork, which leads to a irrational idea being presented. This is done through the missing aspects within the organic human. While Asano exaggerates the human in a normally simple situation.
What kind of generalization and conclusions have you discovered about people,ideas,culture,etc. while you researched your inspiration?
For surrealism I’ve concluded that ideas are not presented rationally, which leads to one having to convince thought. This generalization was caused by Magritte use forms used though in varying levels. As the particular inspiration holds meaning through what is not present.
What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
The center also them that can be seen within my inspirational research is on the organic human and its facial expression. As bothe inspirations take diffrent approaches on the concept though still follow the central idea.
What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
Infernces were made in particular with Magritte due to his surrealist approach. As I then focused on what initaly draws attention to the viewer which is the resting expression. This lead me to infer that the artist was focusing on the human condition.
Bibliography
Asano, Inio. (2007). Oyasumi Punpun. Vol. 1. Tōkyō: Shōgakkan
Magritte, René. "René Magritte Baucis Landscape (Paysage De Baucis) 1966." Lee Bontecou. Untitled. 1959 | MoMA. Accessed November 24, 2018. https://www.moma.org/collection/works/73659 .
Magritte, René. "René Magritte Baucis Landscape (Paysage De Baucis) 1966." Lee Bontecou. Untitled. 1959 | MoMA. Accessed November 24, 2018. https://www.moma.org/collection/works/73659 .