Cultivate Magazine, Art Magazine for Grades 9-12, Issue 1

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Cultivate Magazine Grade 9-12 Issue 1 In This Issue: The BenefiTs of ArT inTerview wiTh A CurATor Golden rATio how To see like An ArTisT And More! Art and Design Magazine for Kids, featuring Artists of ArtPrize

The arts play an integral role in making our world a more beautiful place, and PNC Bank is proud to help ArtPrize do just that! Since 2009, ArtPrize Education Days presented by PNC Bank has brought arts education to more than 100,000 students from across Michigan. This year, ArtPrize has also partnered with Cultivate to develop a wide variety of programming for everyone, including students like you! As you explore this magazine, we encourage you to be curious and think about how art makes your life more beautiful.

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Actively teaching the Art and Artists of ArtPrize, Cultivate has created three magazines (grades K-3, 4-8, 9-12) that are Common Core standardized that can be a teaching tool and resource for art teachers and students year-round. These magazines will be distributed to art classrooms and schools across West Michigan and available at ArtPrize!

3 The Benefits of Art 4 Meet The Featured Artists of ArtPrize 5 All About Murals 6 Interview with a Curator 7 Color Theory 8 Using Value Scale 9 Line 10 Golden Ratio 12 How to See Like An Artist 13 Art in Nature 14 Works From Students in Michigan Who does this book belong to? Name of school In This Issue 2Cultivate Cover: - SWILK [Texture, Sculptural, Weaving] “Bridge” 2021, Single String, Table and Chairs, Glass Bulb, Tea Light, Image Courtesy of Artist Featured ArtPrize Artists: - Sitelab [Installation] “Transformer Station” @ Citywide, Image Courtesy of Artist - CultureVerse [Installation] “EIRO” @ Calder Plaza, Image Courtesy of Artist - Swilk [Installation] “Homestead” @ One Continuous String, Suspended Objects @ UICA and Gerald R. Ford Museum, Image Courtesy of Artist - Troy Ramos [3D] “Abandoned” Found objects, Spray paint, Sound installation, Wood @ Gillett Bridge, Image Courtesy of Artist - Son Visual [Installation] “Seeking a Pleasant Peninsula” Exterior Paint @ One Forty Monroe Center, Images Courtesy of Artist - Satellite Collective [Installation] “Sad Blimp Twinnings” @ Rosa Parks Circle and Ab-Nah-Awen Park, Images Courtesy of Artist Past work Photo Credits to Lora Roberston - Edwin Anderson & Mural, Photography by Erica Townsley, Portrait Photography by Ashley Wireenga, Images Courtesy of the Artist Artist Images: - Son Visual [Installation] “Seeking a Pleasant Peninsula” Painting Study, @ One Forty Monroe Center, Image Courtesy of Artist - Frank Juarez Headshot - Image Courtesy of the Artist - Waleed Elharith Johnson [2D] “Resolve” Oil on Canvas, @ Skywalk Galley at Devos Place - Laura De Valencia [2D] “Patron de Consumo: Ross” Mixed Media, @ Fountain Street Church, Image Courtesy of Artist - Ashley Miller [2D] “Into The Forest” Oil on Canvas, @ The Atrium at Uccello’s -DowntownAnnaKBetts [3D] “Resilience” Thread, Felt, Fabric, Fabric Glue, Heat Bond on Quilted Material @ Cornerstone Heritage Hill, Image Courtesy of Artist Stock Images: “Green forest. tree with green leaves and sun light. bottom view background” © liwei12 / “Mushroom123RFFungus Free Stock Image” © Bernard Spragg / Stocksnap.io “Insect Flower Free Stock Image” © Free Nature Stock “Illustration of spiral arrangement in nature. Fibonacci pattern” © Africa Studio / “WinterShutterstockinIceland” © Trevor Parker Photo / Adobe Stock “Sea of incense sticks” © Phillip / Adobe Stock Student Work: - Sophie Brown [3D] “Mother and Child” Ceramics and Glass, Scholastic Gold Key Award 2022, Image Courtesy of Artist - Michael Boughton [2D] “Fire Collage” Collage, Image Courtesy of Artist Graphic Design/Spot Illustration: Brian Hedrick Coe ClaudiaLacyPimentel Editorial/Copywriting: Mallory Shotwell Claudia Pimentel

Creating art and allowing for creative exploration and experimentation makes us better problem solvers and critical thinkers. The open structure of creativity, the space to succeed, fail, and try new methods, is the basis of innovation; art-making engages critical thinking, decision making, and fosters the confidence to discover in the face of uncertainty.

Art does not exist in a vacuum; it provides context and information about cultural and societal histo ries, as well as the perspective of the artist in their time. Observing who we were as people from art in the past and present informs and inspires how we individually and collectively can respond to the world around us. Artists and art can create mean ingful and powerful contributions to how a society grows and develops. In short, Art humanizes us, enriches our inner lives, engages communication, and has immense historical and societal value.

Mowlah,Sources: et al. The Value of Arts and Culture to People and Society. Arts Council England., 2014. Kaimal, Girija, et al. “Reduction of Cortisol Levels and Participants’ Respons Following Art Making.” Art Therapy, vol. 33, no. 2, 2016, pp. 74–80. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2016.1166832. Cohut, Maria, PhD. “What Are the Health Benefits of Being Creative?” Medical News Today, 16 Feb. 2018, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320947#Improved-mental-health.

Quito, Anne. “Art Can Sharpen Our Problem-Solving Skills. Here’s How.” Quartz, 20 July 2022, qz.com/work/2123715/art-can-sharpen-our-problem-solving-skills-heres-how.

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Art Gives Us A Safe Space for Process and Dialogue

The Benefits of Art

DID YOU KNOW? Art Provides Historical Context

Art and art-making allows us to process experi ences, and emotions that might normally feel too daunting, complex, or vulnerable. In particular, art has huge value in overcoming trauma and manag ing emotions, providing a unique method to allow the expression and exploration of our identity that allows healing to begin. In the same vein, Art allows conversation and dialogue around difficult subjects, fostering community understanding, em pathy, and healing on a wide and accessible scale.

It has been proven time and again that both the viewing of art and the making of art contributes directly to positive mental well-being, boosting our immune systems, brain functions, and reducing stress.

Art Reduces Stress

Art Strengthens Problem Solving

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4 SiteLab “Transformer Station” CultureVerse “EIRO” Swilk “Homestead” Son Visual “Seeking a Pleasant Peninsula” Troy Ramos “Abandoned” Satellite Collective “Sad Blimp Twinnings” Edwin Anderson Cultivate Meet The Featured Artists of ArtPrize! Discover more cultivategrandrapids.orgat

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Mural Painting is unique among other painting styles in that it is directly connected to architecture. Composition (the way elements/parts of an artwork are combined and arranged), texture, and color and directly impact the space and proportions of a building. Murals, by their nature, have broad public impact and can be used to communicate an idea, theme, or purpose to a large audience. Trompe l’oeil is an art technique that uses realistic imagery to depict the optical illusion of the objects appearing in 3D space; these can be particularly effective in large scale mural painting. Let’s take a look at Maddison Chaffer’s work. What’s going on in this image? What do you see that makes you think that? What more can you find?

The ultimate goals of this project are to pique interest in Michigan’s geological and biological diversity, and to inspire appreciation for the incredible landscape in which we live. Because of the mural’s central location to Downtown Grand Rapids and, in a broader sense, its centrality in the state of Michigan, we hope a fascination with our state’s evolutionary history spreads quickly among passersby. In the long run, we anticipate that passing interest will bloom into profound grati tude, which will in turn inspire future ecological conservation.” out Maddison’s work a Pleasant Penninsula” during ArtPrize at One Forty Monroe Center!

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What does a curator do? Can you tell us about the job?

I became a curator through curiosity. In some ways, a cura tor is like an art collector. What I mean is that when a cura tor has an idea of what he/she/they wants to explore they began to do research, visit places that exhibit art, or even do studio visits in-person or virtually. A curator begins the journey of collecting, selecting, and putting pieces together to address an initial concept and to bring that vision to life for others to see, experience, and perhaps question. My curatorial practice has led to multiple projects such as the Midwest Artist Studios Project, 365 Artists 365 Days Proj ect, the Frank Juarez Gallery, an artist-in-residency program at Sheboygan North High School, Indiana Green Invitation al, and Artdose Magazine.

In-person visits are always the best, but virtual works as well. Make sure you create a list of questions that you want to learn about. Think about your curatorial idea and figure out how you can get to the core of it in the least number of questions. Keep in mind that every artist you communicate with many not necessarily be a good fit for your exhibition. Once you have your list, then you will need to figure out how many pieces from each artist you would like for the exhibition based on the amount of space that you will have access to. Figure out which works will communicate your curatorial vision. After you have ac complished all of your objectives, you will need to write a curatorial statement that can be shared in print and online. This statement gets to the heart of the exhibition. You may even have the opportunity to say a few words in person at the exhibition. How cool would that be? What part of your job has surprised you?

Honestly, I cannot think of anything that has surprised me - but, what I can say is that all curators are not created equal. There are all types of curators in this world, some of which went to post-secondary institutions to receive their degree, realizing that a curatorial practice is a necessity in whatever project you are currently involved with.

Got any advice for someone who wants to become a curator? I would say trust your gut instinct. The earlier you realize that not everyone will like your ideas and selection of art ists, the better you will be mentally prepared and focused. Always keep your eyes on the prize. Also, even a well-cu rated exhibition can experience less engagement in terms of an audience. We live in a competitive art world so plan accordingly. Check local listings to see what is happening on a day that you would like to have an opening. If there are too many events, then pick a day that may not be as popular as a Friday or Saturday. Thursday or Sundays are great alternatives.

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Interview with a Curator

Why did you become a curator?

My favorite part of being a curator is networking with artists. Networking provides the opportunity to learn more about the artists’ work, listen to their stories, engage in their creative process, and to ask questions you would not otherwise find the answers to online.

What do you have to do to prepare for an exhibition?

A curator is an arts professional whose work is focused on historical and/or current trends in contemporary art resulting in thematic exhibitions viewed in galleries, arts centers, art museums, artist-run exhibition spaces, or even non-traditional spaces. A curator is someone who is hired or invited to organize an exhibition. What is your favorite thing about being a curator?

A successful exhibition takes time to plan. First and foremost, it begins with an idea. Ideas can range from art you like, to art that addresses social, political, and cultural issues, underrepresented artists to established artists, or selecting a theme you want to explore. Once you have your idea in mind or better yet on paper, then you begin to do your research. This can be done by talking to other artists, checking out social media platforms, visiting artist studios, going to exhibitions, and so on. Once you have your artists in mind, then the fun begins. Follow up with the artists and set up times to get to know them a bit better as well as to learn about their creative process and studio practice.

Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Primary colors, also called source colors, cannot be made up of any other color: Red, Blue, Yellow Secondary Colors are made from combining the primary colors: Red + Yellow = Orange, Yellow + Blue = Green, Blue + Red = Violet Tertiary Colors are the combination of Primary and Secondary colors, found in between their maker colors on the color wheel.

Hue the color family (green, blue, red, etc) Saturation the intensity of the color, dull vs intense Value The lightness/whiteness or darkness/blackness of a color

Color Theory is color viewed through the lens of both science and art, used to construct combinations of color (called color palettes) that look good together, or have color harmony. In addition, Color theory can also help artists connect with audiences by understanding how color combinations can invoke feeling and emotion into their work. Three variables by which a color is defined:

Color Theory

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Color Families: Warm vs Cool In general colors can be split into Warm or Cool colors, Warm consisting of Yellows, Reds, and Oranges, and Cool colors consisting of Blues, Greens, and Purples. Warm colors tend to feel energetic, happy, and stimu lating; Cool colors conversely feel calm, relaxing, and soothing. Warm colors are said to advance to our eye, or come forward and highlight areas more, whereas cool colors tend to recede and fall back. Imagine how this can be used to focus the viewer’s eye to specific areas of a painting or work of art!

Can you recreate this value scale using pencil or graphite? Shade very lightly on the first squares, increasing slowly and adding pressure as you reach the end.

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Let’s take look Elharith Johnsons Using a value scale, can you identify how Waleed is using depth, 3-Dimensionality, and linear perspective in his piece? Skywalk Galley Place!

A Value Scale can be used to examine Depth, 3-Dimensionality, and Linear Perspective. Value is the illusion of distance, defined by the perception of space between the background and the foreground of a piece. 3-Dimensionality is defined by having dimensions of width, length, and height and being perceived as looking 3-D; the opposite would be something that appears 2-D, or flat.

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Linear Perspective is the system of creating the illusion of depth and distance, where parallel lines converge to a vanishing point on a horizon line. This is informed by the relative size and position of objects and features in a piece.

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The most basic lines can be divided into three types: horizontal lines suggest balance, rest, harmony, and stillness, like the horizon. Vertical lines suggest power, strength, and upward movement. Diagonal lines are dynamic, energetic and suggest motion, can lead the eye and show perspective and depth. about Laura De Valencia’s piece here? Check out Laura’s work de Consumo: Ross” during ArtPrize at Fountain Street Church!

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Line in art, especially drawing and painting, is a one dimensional path that can suggest movement and ener gy, define spaces, create boundaries, suggest contour and depth. Line Quality is defined by the weight, value, and tex ture in the line, all of which can further impact and define a piece. While line is most commonly used to create figures and shapes, leading lines in art are lines that the viewer’s eye follows are a composition or piece, creating a visual flow and emphasizing key elements.

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The Golden Ratio (also known as the Golden Section, Golden Mean, Divine Proportion) is a mathematical ratio and recurring shape in nature that is utilized in design. Compositions created using the Golden Ratio are aesthet ically pleasing, giving an organic and balanced feel that the human eye is extremely drawn to. This can be achieved by placing key elements, like line, shape, and color, along the intersections of the proportions, or the spiral, of the Golden Ratio.

Golden Ratio as a Formula: a +b / a = a/b. The greek letter Phi is used to represent the Golden Ratio in mathematics. The Golden Ratio has been studied throughout history and can be found in many places: The Golden Ratio can be found in the proportions of the Great Pyramid of Giza, in Leonardo Da Vinci’s Virtivian Man, and the Fibonacci Se quence is extremely close to the Golden Ratio. The Golden Ratio’s proportions can even be found in the growth pat terns of plants!

The Golden Ratio Let’s create our own Golden Ratio! You will need: Pencil, and a Ruler or a Protractor. Use the space below to create a square. Mark a dot halfway along the bottom edge, and make a line from that dot to the upper right corner. Using the length of the new diagonal line, extend the bottom from the halfway dot. Then extend the square to become the golden ratio! 1 1 1 1/2 1/2 1/2 25 25 10Cultivate

The Rule of Thirds is a simplification of the Golden Ratio that uses similar proportions. The intersections of the lines can be used to identify areas of interest, and place elements there to enhance the composition and guide the viewer’s eye. the Golden Ratio and the Rule of Thirds help enhance movement in a composition, leading and guiding the eye around the piece.

11 ArtPrize Education Days Can you see the Rule of Thirds at work here in Ashley Miller’s piece here? Can you observe movement and areas of Checkinterest?outAshley’s work “Into The Forest” during ArtPrize at The Atrium at Uccello’s Downtown!

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Remember our studies on the Golden Ratio and Line - how can lines and elements be used to lead the eye in a piece of art? What can the artist be communicating with their manipulation of lines in a composition? Train your eye to pick up on leading lines in art, and observe how it impacts you as a viewer.

Contrast refers to the juxtaposition of opposite elements in a piece; this arrangement of opposites can have power ful effects on the composition and the viewer. Contrast can be used with color, texture, shape, line, and more!

We’ve already studied Color - how can principles of color theory help us observe and perceive elements of art? How is color used in some of these pieces, like Anna K Bett’s work seen to the left? Check out Anna’s piece “Resilience” during ArtPrize at Cornerstone Heritage Hill!

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To start training your artist’s eye, you’ll need to look at observing art proactively rather than passively; start paying attention to important concepts in art and design to broaden your perception!

Negative Space and Positive Space are areas that focus the viewer’s attention on specific areas of a piece, bring balance and harmony to composition, and help to create a sense of depth. Positive space refers to areas of interest or focus in a piece, usually tangible objects or features like a face, a tree, etc. Negative space refers to the areas surrounding the positive space, shares edges with it, and helps to define it. A good relationship between negative and positive space can bring harmony to a composition.

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Just like the Golden Ratio can be observed in plant forms and flowers, elements of art and design can be found all over the natural world. Check out these images. Can you use your artist’s eye to find elements of art and design we’ve covered in this magazine? What about new elements? 13 ArtPrize Education Days Art in Nature

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High Art is important because it does not discriminate. No matter one’s social, cultural, or political background, art is a communal language that fosters growth and change —for everyone. I love art because of its ability to spark change. Art does not tell experiences, it shows them. These experiences have to be interpreted by the viewer, which creates empathy and communicates a need for change. Art has made a difference in my life by giving me the opportunity to push the limits in my education. Without art, there is no way to visualize the dozens of structures in chemistry. Similarly, without chemistry, there is no colorful glazework in art. Art is one of the most important parts of students’ education as it teaches problem solving and innovation, which in turn, creates students who strive to make positive change in the world.”

“Art is important to me because it makes me feel good when I draw something I like. I like to go places to look for things to draw. My dad teaches me new ways to make my pictures look better and I like learning from him. Right now I’m learning to blend and shade. My favorite thing is drawing and I always want to do it.”

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Cultivate is an arts organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that offers a contemporary art gallery, studio-based arts education for ages 3 through adult, and artist resource center. Cultivate believes in art, but also in cultivating a community of learning, creativity, and growth through serving a local, regional, and national audience. Cultivate is excited to offer the following Education and Community work for Artprize 2022.

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