The Archibald prize is the most important portrait prize in Australia, it is an open portrait competition that is held annually. The awarding in 2015, held a grand prize of $100,000. Two artists, Andrew Lloyd Greensmith and Prudence Flint are the finalist of 2016’s Archibald prize. Greensmith is a plastic surgeon in Melbourne's Royal Children’s Hospital, and had only recently decided to pursue in art seriously. Flint is an experienced contestant in the Archibald prize. She held her own art exhibition across Australia. The Inner Stillness of Eileen Kramer is an oil and linen artwork created by Andrew Lloyd Greensmith. Greensmith had an obsession with art ever since he was little; "He regards himself as an art student with an interest in realism and surrealism." (Flint, 2017) This artwork is illustrated in an upper body shot, with the dimensions of 86 x 51cm. It depicts Kramer, positioned at the bottom left hand corner, gently caressing her face with her hands. Her maroon blouse was accessorized with blue jewelry, and behind, shows the simple light background. Contrasting colours have successfully drawn in viewers' attention. The light, plain background enhanced the vibrant red showcased on Kramer’s blouse. The unpainted space in the portrait captured the attention of the viewers. The display of Kramer’s peaceful expression encapsulates the …show more content…
She is also the inspiration for Flint's painting The Meal. Flint said: ‘"The meal" refers to reconciling the need for solitude and freedom with the appetite for the outside world.’ (Flint, 2017). She wanted to express that the bedroom is the ultimate sanctuary to escape from the outside world. The depiction of Bellas relaxed position in the painting, expresses the sense of freedom felt when being in alone in a bedroom; being isolated with others. The apple in the painting reflects to the meaning, which connects to the title of being "The
While visiting the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, the works of Archibald Motley caught my attention. Two paintings by the same artist are the focus of this compare and contrast paper. Both are oil paintings during the same time period. Portrait of my Grandmother was painted in 1922 and Hot Rhythm was painted in 1934 only 12 years later. Although the paintings are by the same artist and have similarities, there are also differences which make the artist’s work interesting. Portrait of My Grandmother and Hot Rhythm are two paintings by Motley that capture different emotions (aspects would be a better word) of African Americans.
“How do we come to grips with the fact that this thing has gotten way too real, out of control like some huge snowball running down a hill, threatening to smash and kill all in it’s path, including those who originally fashioned it? Time is of the essence, and every thinking person with a stake in life-especially those involved in the fighting-should put forth an effort, something more concrete than a “media truce,” to deal with this tragedy. The children deserve to have a descent childhood where they live. They shouldn’t have to be uprooted to the suburbs to experience peace. We cannot contaminate them with our feuds of madness, which are predicated on factors over which we have no control.”
When looking at the painting it gives us a glimpse of the past. It looks almost like a photograph. The fine detail from the building on the right with the statue on top. The citizens walking around.
This photo had global ramifications, and as what is arguably the most famous cover photo in journalism, it opened the world’s eyes to the soul and struggle of the afghan people during a time of war and suppression. The young girl is the center of the frame. Her eyes are the main focus of the image, speaking to the audience about the horrific things she has been through during the soviet occupation. Her eyes are the primary center of the photo, dim green on the outside and blurring internal to a light hazel. Something is past her eyes; her intense soul appears to pierce through to your own. Her eyes look where it counts into your extremely center, requesting understanding. Those eyes are a cry for help to let everyone know what the Soviet Union did to her people. Her innocence, although damaged, can still be seen peaking through her bright eyes. A green foundation complements her green eyes. Her dark hair is brushed far from her eyes with just a solitary strand falling over her cleared out eye. Her skin is tanned from spending her days in the sun and is marginally grimy. The lighting is low and delicate, strengthening and bringing on her eyes to pop. The sun is behind the camera shedding her face for the most part in the light. The left half of her face is faintly darker than the rest, making one accept that the sun was to one side. The green working behind her serves as an edge that matches the external edge of her green eyes, adding to their
In the beginning the food imagery shows Charlie’s unrealistic sense of control and inflated notion of self. Charlie takes great comfort at home as a child, he has the freedom to manage his own life and observe others from a distance. Life at home is “a piece of cake” for Charlie. His description of life as “a piece of cake” (195) shows the softness and leniency of his surroundings. Charlie feels satisfied at home he creates a routine, a recipe...
Smiley attempted, and succeeded, in calming the flames of anger, and in providing the audience with a few moments of emotional release to relish. Smiley opened the audience’s eyes to the reality of the human conscience; seeking peace through violence, seeking relief through tension.
..., the broader feel of the scene. He wants us to take in the entirety of the painting but have a moment to catch the individual scenes within it, like the couple dancing, the man in the corner rolling his cigar, or the women in the front talking to the man. We do get places where our eyes can rest, but in general your eye takes in the swirl of modern life and pleasure.
middle of paper ... ... He attempts to convince the public that discrimination has gone on for far too long and it is time for a change. As for the photo, it mainly uses the appeal of Pathos, but it does not lack in power. The image is simple but communicates a powerful image revolving around discrimination.
While Bill is looking through the art book given by Bud, we see Rembrandt’s self-portrait which symbolises the inner strength of humans and the conflicting nature of humans. The purpose of this painting being introduced in the film helps the viewer understand how the Technicolour characters in Pleasantville revolt against the old ideas of order and push forward new ideas of chaos and excitement. A newfound inner strength is found in these people, in other words. The painting itself was painted in the 17th century in the Netherlands, at the heart of the ‘Dutch Golden Age’ – a period where Dutch trade was among the most acclaimed in the world and a time where the country lived without any war. This may have foreshadowed the events to come from the conclusion of the film, where the town finally becomes free of the bounds that restrain the town from passion. In the film, Cezanne’s Still Life with Apples and Oranges is seen when Betty comes into his shop. Bill is trying to replicate the same painting himself, though with his own twist and technique. The painting itself was a major breakthrough during the French Renaissance, as it symbolised the time itself through the use of still objects. The apples and oranges in the painting are different, yet still fruits, and are placed in bowls or placed randomly around the table. Picasso’s Sleeping Woman Before Green Shutters again plays an important role in supporting Ross’s ideas of change in the film. In fact, it appears as a turning point of the film where Betty finally accepts her colour and gives an emotional impact on
Through the exploration of Modernism as viewed by Charles Harrison and Clement Greenberg, the work Still-Life with Apples and Oranges (c.1899), by Paul Cézanne is identified within the framework of Impressionism. Through the characteristics of the Impressionist art movement and the artist himself, it is evident that the painting is thus a Modernist artwork through its reaction to classical theories of the Old Masters and the experimentation of the avant-garde as well as its parallels with the notions of the Modernists.
In this piece Benny has depicted himself in the artwork creating another piece of artwork. He is standing at a 45° angle as if he has been interrupted by us, the viewer. This is how Benny engages us, the viewer into his painting. As if we are just as much a part of it as he is. When looking at his painting from a distance it seems as if it is just another oil painting but upon closer observation you can clearly see the different fabrics that he uses to create the collage and which gives the painting its textures. He shows space in the painting by leaving the wall on which the canvas hangs, bare, as is the floor with the exception of the box of rags that he uses in his collage.
A meal is sometimes not just a meal. Sometimes it hold deeper meaning. A meal could signify characters getting along or not.
It allows the viewer to feel as if no other desires matter but his own. This is why the goddesses in the painting look so meek and dutiful when in legend, they were also ruthlessly trying to bribe Paris into giving them the golden apple. The painting is a symbol of the viewer’s fantasy and has little to no correlation with the legend or the sexual appetite of any of the women in the image. Though as time passes, even more evidence seems to point to the fact that most images are made to appeal the viewer’s
In the painting Eve seems to be persuading Adam to eat the fruit, but Adam is not convinced. This is important because it shows Adam’s loyalty to God for not wanting to eat the fruit that God had told him was forbidden. In contrast, Facchetti’s painting depicts Adam with a
To me the painting is a way of showing you what everyone else is seeing. That the painter had the men looking right at each other so they can see themselves running away. In turn I got to see myself doing the same thing and was able to change because of it. When other people look at the painting they probably see something else. That is why I choose to do the painting, it gives you the choice too interpret it any way you see fit. Or it can just be a beautiful painting to look at, but the painting was so much more to me. It painted a thousand words for me.