My name is Frank Rojas
For my public-art project, I chose to work on the Creative Arts Building .
I set out to ”culturally diversify” the building’s west-wall with a personal representational sample of the many different people that I’ve encountered here on campus
My technique heavily relied on the use of the transform tool which combined with the opacity option to test various levels transparency to aid in adding the realism of preexisting artwork to the wall. There was also much time given using the eraser tool to bring out the detailed object such as: (stairs, handrail and rail-strands).
As a representational piece- I believe this work best aligns with that of artist Barbara Kruger who often used graphics and illustrations on large spaces to demonstrate how are lives are both interconnected yet culturally inflicted.
The sneakers/colors/flags are positioned in an aesthetic manner not only to provide appealing composition to the wall as a whole- but also to give the feeling that the sneakers are motion. It could be said that as students we are in motion, as global representatives, with a shared mission/goals with no barriers.
This is excellent. I love the variety of colors you have used in the sneakers. You have really brightened up a drab building! - Ginni Kitchen
ReplyDeleteit gives it a nice color balance. very nice.
ReplyDeleteEric Jimenez
Wow, this is deep! ;)
ReplyDeleteBut I also think it looks pretty sweet. Definitely a bold artistic statement. Maybe my favorite, nice work.
Rachel Brown
Nice, I like the theme and great job blending the flags on the sneakers, I didn't even realize that isn't how the original sneakers looked until I read your description of the project. - Youness
ReplyDeleteCool idea, Chuck Taylor would be proud. I think if you rotated every other shoe about 45 degrees it might give it a better sense of motion. Good job.
ReplyDeleteChris Locke
I feel this says in every way possible how arts bring people together to collaborate and express themselves as a individual and as a whole. The hightop shoes give it a urban feel.
ReplyDeleteJimmy Maldonado
That is so interesting! I love it when people show cultural diversity in their art. The way the shoes fit with the staircase and the flags and colors help make it visually interesting is awesome!
ReplyDelete- Rebecca Broberg
I like your idea of making a plain wall look so interesting. The colors are awesome and work well for this project. Good job.
ReplyDeleteSummer Birdsill
Good one Frank! Way to beautify the world.
ReplyDeleteMichael Jennings
Really like your idea with the shoes and flags. I love what it represents for our campus. Susan Pastoriza
ReplyDeleteThe images are well placed on this building. -John Boyd
ReplyDeleteThats what im talking about. Colombia first!
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Great Idea...Sean Manning
ReplyDeleteReally love the realism of this picture. I noticed you had to adjust the image through the light too, looks like a challenge but you mastered it well!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job! - Shea Thompson