Visual diaries, journals and sketchbooks have a long, rich history. Our need as humans to record our lives and document what we see is such a deep primitive need. It reaches for immortality by leaving a lasting mark, standing up, and saying, “Here I am, see me. I exist”. It is one thing that makes […]
Hello, I am Artist Lillian Gray. I would like you to meet someone, American artist George Rodrigue. George Rodrigue became famous for his blue dog paintings. The Blue Dog paintings, based on a Cajun legend of the Loup-garou, catapulted George Rodrigue to worldwide fame. He painted a bright blue dog with yellow eyes doing all […]
An analysis of 5 artworks done by William Kentridge prior to 1994. In this blog post I will analyze 5 artworks done by artist William Kentridge prior to 1994. This is the second video in this mini-series on South African artist William Kentridge. Please ensure that you have watched the first video before you watch this […]
Hi, I’m South African artist Lillian Gray and in today’s lesson, I’m going to show you how to analyse an artwork. This will make you sound super smart at your next dinner party or in your exam. Four perspectives you need to take into account when you analyse an artwork. There are four perspectives you […]
Hi, ek is kunstenaar Lillian Gray en vandag gaan ek my troefkaart met julle deel, die toertjie in my mou oor hoe om jou kuns te laat uitstaan en sodat jy kan weet wat is fout met ‘n spesifieke prentjie as dit dalk soms net vervelig lyk, en iets werk net nie. Hoe wen jy […]
Toon is een van die 7 elemente van kuns, tesame met lyn, tekstuur, kleur, ruimte, 2-dimensionele vorm en 3-dimensionele vorm. Wat is toonwaarde? Waarde is bloot die lig en die donker van ‘n prentjie. Jy kan toonwaardes beter verstaan as jy dit in ‘n skaal visualiseer. Ek hou daarvan om met ‘n waardeskaal van een […]
Ruimte is een van die 7 elemente van kuns, tesame met lyn, toon, tekstuur, kleur, 2-dimensionele vorm en 3-dimensionele vorm. Wat is ruimte? Ruimte is die plek waar ‘n kunswerk uitgestal is, die fisiese spasie wat dit opneem. Dit is altyd deel van ‘n kunswerk. Soms, op verskeie maniere. As mense in ‘n kunswerk na […]
Introduction Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, illustrator, and founder of OBEY Clothing who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He is one of the best known and most influential street artists ever. He first became known for “Andre the Giant has a posse” stickers which later became Obey. He catapulted […]
What are the most important artworks by Ai Weiwei you should know? Introduction Ai Weiwei is a Chinese contemporary artist and activist. He has been called the most dangerous artist in the world. He has been arrested and detained for 81 days, his art studio has been demolished, not once but twice! He has been […]
Frida Kahlo – 1907 – 1954 Many of you have seen the image of Frida Khalo, printed on pillows, shoes, earrings, cell phone covers, and mugs. But do you know the story behind this remarkable woman? Who is this woman rocking the unibrow and flower crown? WATCH OUR VIDEO ON Frida Kahlo here. A master […]