tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53504595995862574762024-03-05T19:59:13.740+11:00Susana GonzalezMY ART NOOKsusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-46701044947027368432012-08-19T14:51:00.000+10:002019-10-19T14:20:29.404+11:00Wedding Portrait
Mel & Chris, Bride and Groom
Wedding Portrait Oil on Canvas 60x50cm
This has been both a pleasure to work on and a pain to bear depending on the day in question, and yet primarily it has been a great steep learning curve as far as my artistic endeavours, and suchsusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-72378881622995206072012-08-19T14:45:00.000+10:002012-08-19T19:19:39.090+10:00Portrait
And here we have an update on Melissas' portrait. Getting there slowly.
As I was working on this in class last week, one of my tutors asked if I had seen the Archibald when it was showing at Tarrawarra Museum of Art earlier this year. When I replied no, it was suggested I take at look at the painting of Missy Higgins by Kate Tucker. I've had a look and can see why it came to mind. susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-44673617735427882182012-08-01T22:48:00.000+10:002012-12-03T22:37:20.669+11:00Portrait
Portraits
Hi there, its been a while since the last entry and even longer since I last posted any of my art. So here's to a new start, with the intention to post all my attempts at portraits. This is something I had a go at over the last couple of years with a couple of self portraits, but now I want to start working on models or photos, whichever is handier. Maybe I can get susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-64561787015421940532012-01-03T08:57:00.000+11:002012-01-03T08:57:11.974+11:00Paolo Greco Sicilian artistsusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-28797792139017610692011-06-15T20:39:00.000+10:002011-06-15T20:39:49.774+10:00"encuentro" close upssusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-13720535755336619772011-06-15T20:25:00.010+10:002011-06-15T20:31:34.352+10:00"ENCUENTRO"Mixed Media, on canvas, 51x77cm.
Curently on show at Eltham Library Community Gallery
This piece was made for the Moments in Time theme of
the Exhibition. At the time of making this, the uncertainty of our environment was prominent in mymind. Talk of Carbon emiissions, carbon offsets, carbon tax. Finding balance within our communities, in our cities, amongst nations susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-63182920378518349452011-06-15T11:45:00.000+10:002011-06-15T11:45:29.888+10:00Current Exhibition - Moments in TimeOne of my pieces is currently on exhibit till 20th June 2010.I will post a photo leter today.susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-45386043919234428312011-06-14T23:29:00.002+10:002011-06-14T23:56:21.623+10:00Jackson Slattery (1973-), "Props", Sutton Gallery, Melbourne5 Feb 2011 to 5th March 2011.
The exhibition is primarily made up of works on paper and includes also marble painted in Trompe L’oeil, in the unmistakeable style of Jackson Slattery.
On close inspection the piece of “Marble” reveals itself to being light weight, hand made planks of fibreglass and paint, created with the same care into detail as the watercolours that won him the Metro Art Gallerysusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-90772109169478418282011-06-14T21:55:00.000+10:002011-06-14T21:55:54.510+10:00Self Portrait in oilself portrait, oil on canvassusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-72102571036498316872011-06-14T21:52:00.001+10:002011-06-14T21:58:22.505+10:00referencing Siqueiros - Self abstractThis abstracted self portrait image, created whilst referencing bold colour and outline in the work of Siqueiros, contextually remains connected to the appropriation theme.susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-54884268904581653282011-06-14T21:39:00.000+10:002011-06-14T21:39:22.552+10:00Chaos SeriesThis image is a progression on the David Siqueiros appropriation, into self portrait. The bold lines remain as does some of the compositional ideas of shape and abstraction of these to frame the figure.
From Chaos - Lifesusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-57162609516238347232011-06-14T21:34:00.001+10:002011-06-14T22:01:03.369+10:00spheres in motion
These were made as an experiment in producing the "spheres". The inspiration for this work came from the technical side of the images produced by Melbourne artist Shane Jones. His works include images of what looks like paintings still covered in bubble wrap ready for shipment. They are in fact illusions, as they are actually painted images representing a painting, coveredsusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-33073843793425623902011-06-14T21:12:00.002+10:002011-06-14T22:03:17.573+10:00refrencing of David Alfaro SiqueirosReferencing of David Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican artist, 1896 -1974. I have created this monotype in likenes to the previous image. I have named her the "Bleeding Madonna". I see her as suffering for the women that were depicted in the Siqueiros murals.susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-42308731253566971922011-06-14T20:41:00.001+10:002011-06-14T22:06:14.817+10:00Appropriation - David Alfaro SiqueirosThis is an image which I painted as part of an assignment on appropriation. The image comes from a mural by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros. I chose this image for its strong line and colours and textural value. The womans arms depict such raw strength, the kind of physical strength usually left for the depiction of men. That is not easy to come by in the art susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-81630993913242116402011-06-14T20:30:00.001+10:002011-06-14T22:08:44.342+10:00"ab antiquo" seriesThese are images of the women in India and the work they carry out today just as their ancestor did in the past. The instruments of the trade have not changed. Women tending to the animals, and women sweeping the streets with a hand made straw broom, as they have done through the ages.susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-74486756476591455782011-06-14T20:23:00.000+10:002011-06-14T20:23:19.173+10:00"ab antiquo" monotype seriesThis image is the first in a series titled "ab Antiquo", which in latin means from ancient times.. A monotype produced from an etching, the series was inspired by my trip to India in early 2010. The fact is, that some of its population still live the lives of their ancestors with very little change. susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-12454791404645953042010-12-21T16:38:00.002+11:002010-12-21T16:39:30.113+11:00Slack Lining. A Sport to keep you well balanced....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ENUH1WlYo
check out this physically strenuous art form. many different you tube clips available to get you started. Me? I'll just use the hammock to contemplate....!susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-12241676205583386852010-12-21T14:45:00.000+11:002010-12-21T14:45:27.157+11:00RMIT Fine Arts Degree - not recognised overseashttp://www.causes.com/causes/537740-save-art-from-rmit
Take a look at this site. Join the cause. I did.
What is happening here is not right, especially for those who have already begun the course. Anyone thinking of going there in the future should re-think their stance. Do you want to pay for a degree that offers reduced hours of contact with your professors/tutors? A degreee susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-76246964732625979252010-12-21T14:35:00.000+11:002010-12-21T14:35:01.286+11:00Animated paradigm shift in education.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
By Sir Ken Robinson
a true thinker of our times, bringing light onto the subject of schooling, the factory line education system, the arts, mental illness, etc etc etc.susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-55606557661722501192010-12-21T14:09:00.002+11:002010-12-21T14:45:59.338+11:00Sir Ken Robinson on Educationhttp://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
A look at how the education system stifles creativity. A very enlightening look at education. (2006)
Also be sure to check out the more recent (May 2010) Bring on the Learning Revolution!
Both are invaluable, insightful, intelligent. Enjoy.susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-44734502615725568852010-11-09T16:38:00.004+11:002010-11-10T10:42:05.859+11:00A TASTE OF TURKEY - EXHIBITIONThis is a great exhibition – one not to be missed. The exhibit encompasses fine arts, handcrafted jewellery, photography, crochet and embroidery, contemporary art, ceramic art and an art form particular to Turkey: the art of EBRU - meaning marbling in Turkish. The images created are truly magical. A must see for all of us interested in arts practices from allsusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-48280516862413434052010-11-08T16:23:00.001+11:002010-11-08T16:24:17.680+11:00Salvador Dali - Chalice of LoveAs promised in an earlier post. Chalice of Love, Salvador Dali, 1976susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-43253225814196931682010-11-06T08:31:00.005+11:002010-11-08T12:58:42.776+11:00"Adios Amigos!"Ok, so the first year of the 2 year diploma is done. Mission Accomplished! Now to set myself some tasks for the break...Art tasks I mean.
I plan to give myself at least 30min everyday for art. This may be in the form of reading, writing, photography, drawing, journal entry, painting, collage, or printmaking etc etcetera. Wow I hadn't thought about it till now, but we covered a lot this yearsusanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-49243312580375466082010-11-05T00:09:00.008+11:002010-11-09T21:43:42.156+11:00"automaton unleashed"image : susana gonzalez 2010This is an etching that I did this Semester, an expression coming from deep deep down. Get yourselves unleashed!susanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08473925619579534271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350459599586257476.post-26439308769834602632010-11-04T01:05:00.007+11:002010-11-09T21:52:52.566+11:00Photography-near and far
NEAR
Susana Gonzalez 2010
FAR
Susana Gonzalez 2010
In these shots , "near" is taken close to the subject whilst far is from a distance using the zoom function. Its amazing the small differences in the shot! How from the "far" shot you can seen under the front of the car much more for example.
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