Curatorial RationaleI was given task from the art teacher for my
art making throughout the year. All of the task consist of varies
type of art making and certain themes. Or each and every task, I
did it all wholeheartedly although I must admit I have sacrificed
my rest. As humans, we sometimes want to have a moment to escape
from reality and live in a dreamland. That is what inspires most of
my artwork in this exhibition. The fact There are eight artworks
that I am going to exhibit in this exhibition. Each and every
artwork has different meanings. Most of it are just describing the
subject matter chosen for the task. I used various types of media
and techniques on my artwork. The types of artworks I made for the
exhibition are paintings, sculpture, architecture modelling,
drawing and digital art. The title that I give for this exhibition
is My Sacrifices because all artwork delivers a similar message
hidden in it which is my sacrifices of y time making every
artwork.For the nature task, I have to choose a subject matter for
zoology, entomology and botanical respectively. For zoology, I have
chosen the Fennec Fox as a subject matter and did a painting of it
using comic art movement. For entomology, I have chosen the
Hercules Beetle as the subject matter and create a pop art drawing
using mixed media. Lastly for botanical, I have chosen the Bird of
Paradise as the subject matter and did a sculpture made of recycled
items.I am given an architecture model task for this exhibition. It
is the first time I make an architecture model. For the model, most
of the materials I use are boards. I use technique of slot in the
boards together to build it. I am making a library for the
architecture model.The last type of artworks I make is creative
art. One of it are bookmarks I made through digital art. The
bookmarks are theme from the IB learner profile. The other artwork
is painting and I add up another type of material which are laces.
In conclusion, the exhibition this time will be a fun exhibition as
it wraps up everything that I have make and learn throughout my
first year in International Baccalaureate diploma course. May all
the sacrifices that I have made appears to be a miracle in
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Artists Statement I started to get involve in art since I was
young. As a child, drawing has become my favourite thing to do and
I spent my most of time drawing. My drawings are mostly based on
Japanese manga style as I am amazed with the style. I did not
indulge myself in other types of art making beside drawing and
sketching. When taking Visual Art SL as one of the subject in
International Baccalaureate course, I started to learn more about
other types of art making. Before this I did not experience acrylic
painting and collage because I did not take art course during my
school years. Now, I felt proud of myself to be able to make other
types of artworks. My first year of taking Visual Art SL in
International Baccalaureate was never an easy road. I have been
taking up so much time doing the art making process. All my nights
have been taken away due the amount of work I have but all these
will not let my spirit down.
Artwork 1Aim for the One Acrylic on Canvas598 mm x 417
mm30/10/2014
This artwork was inspired by the night sky. It was amazing to be
able to witness such incredible view. Whenever I look at the sky, I
always imagine what is beyond which is the galaxy. This artwork is
an inspiration of the Milky Way with a twist of Abstract
Expressionism. The focus on the centre of the painting means our
dreams that we want to chase. So we have to aim for the one!
Artwork 2Set Us FreeAcrylic on canvas598 mm x 417
mm30/10/2014
Wings are meant to fly. When it comes to flying, we always
relate it to become free. This is what it inspires me to do this
artwork. With combinations of basic colours, I am applying Abstract
Expressionism art movement. The background is the evening sky that
is always rough and hard. So with wings we could be more relaxed
and set our minds free to chase our dreams.
Artwork 3The Diary Of Fennec The FoxFennec Fox / Vulpes
zerdaMixed Media On Canvas A226/2/2015This artwork is themed for
zoology. I chose the fennec fox as my subject matter. I use the
comic art movement to portray the daily life of the fennec fox. I
am applying the negative space element in this artwork. That
explains the colour and shape of the fox in the artwork.
Artwork 4Blue LightningBird Of Paradise / Strelitzia
reginaeRecycled Items and Food480 mm X 70 mm X 500 mm 23/2/2015Bird
of Paradise is always being mistaken to be a type of bird due to
its name. I adore this plant as it has the shape of a bird. I am
using recycled items as my main material to convey a hidden message
to save nature and reduce the wastage of plastic bottles.
Artwork 8DreamyAcrylic and Laces on Canvas598 mm x 417 mm
18/3/2015This is the final artwork for this exhibition. I am
picturing a dreaming girl. Other people would not know what a
person could be dreaming. A dream could be very subjective.
Therefore the laces represent the good and bad side of dreams. It
sparkles showing happiness or in a mess showing struggles.
Artwork 5
Hercules Beetle PopArtHercules Beetle / Dynastes
HerculesWatercolour and Markers on Watercolour Paper610 mm x 916
mm19/3/2015
This artwork is themed entomology. I have chosen Hercules Beetle
as my subject matter. To come out an idea for the artwork is not
easy. Therefore I come out with pop art movement to stylize the
drawing of the beetle.
Artwork 6The Book Architecture ModelMixed Media256 mm x 458 mm
30/3/2015The architecture model is inspires from the shape of my
diary. Therefore, it has a shape of a semi opened book. I use the
technique of slotting in the materials together to creating a
better grip and stronger bond between materials. The model I made
is a library.
Artwork 7IB Learner Profile Bookmark Principle &
CaringDigital Art100 mm x 40 mm27/2/2015
This artwork is a form of creative art using digital art
movement. I am visualizing the IB learner profile if it could be
shown through the personality or gesture of a character.
Furthermore, the colour I chosen for each artwork is representing
the characteristic of the learner profile.