11 VAR_FIA3_Art as Code_Libby_A 2021

FIA3- Art as Code

Artist Statement

My final artwork was created using a mirror and skateboard deck, whilst incorporating personal context of self-worth and reflection. Experiments inspired by surrealism, pop art and the artists and style of Keith Haring. I have manipulated materials in both 2D and 3D media to create meaning. The artwork represents both my mentality and attitude towards life, as it best reflects my bright and positive attitude through visual elements of vibrant colour and flowers. The mirror is further reflecting on myself and the person I see in the mirror today.

Resolved Work – Skateboard design (77 x 19.6cm) Paint, skateboard, hot glue, flowers, fine line pen

Resolved Work – Final product (98 x 66 cm) Mirror, skateboard, paint

Reflection of board in mirror and haring inspired figurine riding the board Reflection of myself in the mirror (personal) Keith Haring inspired figurine painted on mirror (minimalistic) Painted faces positioned looking at flowers with rays of sun beaming out of them, referring to my positivity (personal context)

Experimental work

Creative thinking – Using one word and creating it our own [personal visual experience (23.5 x 19.2cm)

Experimental Work Face-to-face sketch drawing (highlighter, fine line and marker) – 30 x 22 cm

Experimentation with different colors and positioning of faces for final product

Experimental work Sketch of inspired surrealism face drawing (Red Marker) – 40 x 26 cm

Surrealism face drawing (experimenting with surrealism style)

Experimental Work – Digital manipulation through filters, reflection, adding, substituting etc.

Digital manipulation through filters, reflection, adding, substituting etc.

Digital manipulation through videos and experimenting with gifs

Supporting Evidence

Supporting Evidence

Supporting Evidence

The iconic Keith Haring clipart legs are painted onto the mirror in bright vibrant colours viewed by the audience as the legs, with the skateboard on the bottom of the legs, as if the client is riding it. On the skateboard is a painted artwork of two faces conjoined together representing the idea of two minds thinking alike and a personal theme of reflection and reflecting. The faces have a marbling effect, giving the idea of colours intertwined but unique and stand out from their own.

The bright colours on the faces also reflect my bubbly, energetic and fun personality (pop art). On either side of the face are two footprints with flowers popping out giving the surrealism and 3D effect. The meaning behind this is the bright colours represent positivity with every footstep. I have also included the flowers because it too represents, my personality but also how the faces look at the bright side with rays of positivity coming out of the feet like I always do. Furthermore, the mirror reflects self-worth, and the feet connecting the face bringing up to reflection represents who you are and the different characteristics and elements making the person you see in the mirror today.