Art Research Assesment

24/06/21, Thursday

For this assesment, I chose to research photographers Ansel Adams, Rinko Kawauchi, and Laurence Adams. Their different styles of photography makes for a good research since they have their own point of interests. Although, their love for nature is something they have in common. 

Ansel Adams:

 This is the image I chose to research for Ansel Adams. The details of the icicles captivates the viewers and the smooth flowing edges of the icicles makes sure that your eyes doesn't leave the picture immediately.

Rinko Kawauchi:

This image shows 

Art Photography Emulations

 03/05/21, Monday.

Traditional: Ansel Adams

Example of work:

https://www.moma.org/collection/works/58273

My edited picture:

How I edited my picture:

1. Open properties.

2. Make sure to enable monochrome.

3. Set Red to +140, Green to +160, Blue to -200.

4. Set the constant to -14.

5. Click curves- Input: 170 Output: 165.

Contemporary: Rinko Kawauchi

Example of work: 

https://www.artsy.net/artwork/rinko-kawauchi-untitled-from-the-series-cui-cui-5

TBC

Art Photogram

 Monday, February 23, 2021.

What is Photogram?

A picture created without using a camera but is instead exposed to light.

What did we do?

We used the copier machine to act as the light we needed to produce the photogram. We went outside to get some flowers and we also borrowed some crab shells. After placing the materials we needed, we placed an apron on top of the items. We were able to make 6 images containing different flowers and leaves.

What did we learn?

The idea of a photogram is new to me and this is a new thing for me. I learnt how to use the copier as a machine to use for photograms. I was able to work with different ideas and items. I learnt about positive and negative spaces and how to use them effectively.

Art Matrix

 February 12, 2021, Friday

1. Ansel Adams- I liked how Ansel Adams make trees appear as silhouettes and how he isolates nature without man-made buildings.

2. Rinko Kawauchi- I liked how Rinko Kawauchi uses a bright light to almost hide the flower and the plants but its colours are still visible.

3. Laurence Aberhart- The house in the middle of nowhere interests me and makes me think of the meaning behind the picture.

Group DLO about the Kea

 25/09/20, Friday

Reflective Paragraph:

  In ESOL we made a DLO about the Kea. We focused on one aspect which is the physical features. We worked well together and we were able to separate the jobs, we were able to gather the information we needed and write it in our own words. Although, we did not manage to make use of our time and it took longer to make than it needed to be. I will need to improve how to manage our time and designs. I enjoyed working with my friends and being able to make a DLO that I enjoy.

The Year 11 ESOL trip to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

 My ESOL class and I went to Willowbank Wildlife reserve last Friday to study some Kea and Kiwi.

 First, we had to leave Period 1, 5 minutes early to get there on time. We rode a van and left the school at 9:45 a.m. We arrived at Willowbank and we didn't go in immediately instead we had to wait for Ms Briggs to get our tickets and let us in. We went straight to the Kea enclosure where we met the caretaker Rachel. She told us some facts about Kea. After that, we had to find a Kea we can examine and analyze its behaviour and appearance. When we were done we had some free time for an hour. We went to the farm and looked at the various animals. I saw a Clydesdale, a variety of farm animals, we also fed some ducks and deers. After our free time, we had to go to the Kiwi enclosure. We met up with Rachel again and she taught us about the Kiwi and the nest egg programme. Shortly after that, we went to the Kiwi enclosure where it was dark and cold, we only saw one Kiwi. My friends and I were ahead and went straight to the cafeteria where we waited for the bus until 1:00 p.m. We arrived at school at 1:20 p.m just in time for lunch.

It was a fun trip, it was the second trip I had in ESOL. The first one was at The International Antarctic Centre. I saw a lot of New Zealand native birds and animals. I learnt a lot of new things about the native and the introduced animals here in New Zealand.

Black Panther Themes and Ideas

 28/08/20, Friday

1. Summary: 

T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns as King in the African nation of Wakanda. After his father, the king died. A new enemy is introduced and T'Challa's ability to deal with the new problem arising will test his ability to rule as a king. The new king must decide between isolation and exposure.

2. Key ideas:

 Traditions vs. Changes:

The film tackles the idea of whether it is good to move on from traditions and make some changes. Wakanda is still governed by a monarch while the rest of the world has formed some type of democracy. The people of Wakanda have believed that their isolation is the best protection they have from the rest of the world. Although their traditions are their biggest vulnerability as well. The tradition of ritual combat handed the throne over to an "outsider"