Our newest project lasts 3 weeks and is entitled 'Trace Elements' and to help push start ideas we took a trip to the Tate Modern in London to view the exhibitions on show - one of them being 'Making Traces'. To me the most significant room that stood out most to me was called 'Painting After Technology' which consisted of a brilliant collection of mixed media paintings.
Loa, 2007, Acrylic paint, oil paint, collage, ink on canvas
The most prominent piece I found was by Albert Oehlen, which can be seen above. There piece contains traces of imagery, text and collage from many different places, including quotes and song lyrics, which produces a relaxed atmosphere, allowing the viewer to relate comfortably to the piece. The piece reminds me of an advertising billboard - due to the large title and the bar-code that is visible beneath a translucent layer of paint. The multitude of layers is pertinent to my own work and a method I am definitely going to carry out within my own pieces. The main focal point of the piece is the text, however there is also evidence of other shapes - predominantly the spherical forms. Taking position in the bottom left corner, the tones of blue emphasize the spherical element which therefore adds depth to the painting overall. They also create a fluid feel to the piece as the edges create leading lines diagonally into the center, therefore enhancing the center focal point.
Walls Paper, 1972, Offset lithographs on newsprint paper
This piece by Gordon Matta-Clark grabbed my attention straight away, mainly due to the sheer vastness of it. Floor to ceiling covered with lithographs. But the beauty of it was how they were all pinned up individually, rather than being printed on a roll of wallpaper. This rawness stood out and has definitely helped to inspire my Trace Elements project. The subject matter consists of architectural elements from photographs - predominantly the interiors of torn down houses. The angular shapes that are created are instantly softened by the textures of the inks within the print. The colours are neutral a part from the highlights of bright yellow, blue and green - which instantly creates a multitude of focal points across the wall. The composition is strong due to the placements of the focal prints, it ensures your eyes are drawn all the way across. However, when you walk away then go and re-look at the piece, you begin to notice elements that were missed upon the first viewing, but this only enhances the size of the piece.
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