What is realism?
In general, realists render everyday characters, situations, dilemmas, and objects, all in a "true-to-life" manner. Realists tend to discard theatrical drama, lofty subjects and classical forms of art in favor of commonplace themes. The term is applied to, or used as a name for, various art movements or other groups of artists in art history. The artists at this time "told it as it is" so to speak. They drew what they had seen without any bias added. The artists simply focused on what was happening in front of them.
What is hyper-realism?
Sculptures by Jamie Salmon: These hyperrealist sculptures are the creation of Jamie Salmon, who uses materials such as silicone rubber, fibre glass, acrylic and human hair.
Sculptures by Ron Mueck: Hyper-realism EXAGGERATED & to the EXTREME. Ron Mueck is an Australian sculptor based in UK; he creates hyperrealistic sculptures that look real to the tiniest detail from all angles. While many artists strive to glamorize, and portray our world to be better than it actually is, others simply find art in our ordinary lives and our simple bodies. Mueck is one of those artists, and is now well known for his super realistic sculptures where he portrays humans at key stages in the life cycle, from birth through middle age, to death.
THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX: CHRIS GILMOUR
His interpretations of everyday objects are created in adherence to the use of a pure and single material, but instead of the marble or bronze of classical statues, he has chosen one of the most humble and commonly found materials of our industrial times.
MORE CARDBOARD ART IN THE REALISM/HYPER-REALISM STYLE
THE DESIGN CHALLENGE:
Objective:. Create and present an everyday/commonplace object in the realism/hyper-realism style.
Materials: The simplest of materials= Using only cardboard, paper, string, and adhesives
Essential questions:
Where do artists get their ideas? From the world around them. The industrial and technological eras have brought a surplus of cardboard refuse. Artists use this mundane, everyday simple material in their artwork as a contrast; creating interest through material and subject matter.
Materials: The simplest of materials= Using only cardboard, paper, string, and adhesives
Essential questions:
Where do artists get their ideas? From the world around them. The industrial and technological eras have brought a surplus of cardboard refuse. Artists use this mundane, everyday simple material in their artwork as a contrast; creating interest through material and subject matter.
STEPS:
1. Find at least 2 resource images of a specific subject matter on the internet. For example, if you are going to do a hamburger with fries, find 2 different images of hamburgers and fries. You will pull ideas and imagery from both sources in your cardboard sculpture.
2. Add the 2 images along with your name to this Google Presentation.
3. Decide how your sculpture will be presented. It is a requirement to have a full presentation. For example, a hamburger and fries could be presented in a Big Mac-type box on a food tray with a side of fries in a french fry box. Paper ramekin of ketchup on the side. Maybe even an torn/opened package of salt. How you present your sculpture can greatly improve its impact.
4. Follow in-class construction technique demonstrations.
5. Begin construction process.
SELF-REFLECTION & THINKING PROCESSES:
What cardboard construction process will you use for each component of your sculpture?
What other materials will you use? Glue, string, paper, etc...
What combination of materials & techniques will best communicate your idea?
Does your sculpture have an underlying message or meaning? If yes, how will you communicate it in your piece?
2. Add the 2 images along with your name to this Google Presentation.
3. Decide how your sculpture will be presented. It is a requirement to have a full presentation. For example, a hamburger and fries could be presented in a Big Mac-type box on a food tray with a side of fries in a french fry box. Paper ramekin of ketchup on the side. Maybe even an torn/opened package of salt. How you present your sculpture can greatly improve its impact.
4. Follow in-class construction technique demonstrations.
5. Begin construction process.
SELF-REFLECTION & THINKING PROCESSES:
What cardboard construction process will you use for each component of your sculpture?
What other materials will you use? Glue, string, paper, etc...
What combination of materials & techniques will best communicate your idea?
Does your sculpture have an underlying message or meaning? If yes, how will you communicate it in your piece?
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