Theory and Methods Week 1

 Hello Everyone!

My name is Miles and I am a junior this year majoring in Visual Arts! I use he/they pronouns but have a preference for he/him. I am not quite sure what my plans are for my degree or after college, I might actually double major in something else but I haven't quite figured it out yet! I love to create art in my spare time, but I also write a lot of lyrics and poetry and do a lot of different kinds of makeup. I am very excited for this course and all it has to offer. This is a few pictures of me because I am very indecisive and I also want to be perceived.




An artwork that I chose and find beautiful is The Swing by Jean-Honoré
Fragonard.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Joean_Honor%C3%A9_Fragonard_-_The_Swing.jpg/1200px-Joean_Honor%C3%A9_Fragonard_-_The_Swing.jpg

 I find this artwork to be beautiful because I love the colors and detail and the way the sun highlights the rosy color of the dress. I love seeing nature painted and sunlight painted as well. I think that beauty is very subjective and personal to the viewer, everyone is going to have different preference and tastes on what they find beautiful but I think that makes beauty all the more precious.

Comments

  1. Meg OlsenAugust 28, 2021 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Miles,

    I'm Meg, and I'm 52, so I'm getting used the gender pronouns which my daughter seems to have a handle on. Please forgive me if I mess up on occasion - I respect gender fluidly, I just need some practice using the pronouns. When I was researching gender fluidity, I realized my own gender definition is non conforming female. I think you're in my painting class as well, so I look forward to getting to know you better.

    I love the painting you selected. I think it's beautiful aesthetically but I also love the scandalous nature of the young man looking up the girl's skirt. As I understand it, the client asked Fragonard to paint a portrait of his mistress. This painting is mid 18th century erotica, which I love. Although I don't like a lot of drama in my personal life, I do appreciate controversial and shocking art works. Have you ever seen Bridgerton on Netflix? This painting would fit right into that storyline and would make the headlines of the gossip column that helps narrate the story.

    Very nice to meet you, and I look forward to more discussions!

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  2. makaylaAugust 29, 2021 at 5:21 PM

    Hi Miles!! I love the artwork you chose, i remember visiting it last semester or the semester before. I always think about how Tangled referenced it and then learning the actual intent and view point of it. The colors of it are so dreamy and stunning, I can see why you love it!

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  3. Kirstyn CraigAugust 29, 2021 at 5:58 PM

    Hi Miles,

    I love the painting movement that that specific piece is from! The colors and lightness makes it look so heavenly. This is such a random compliment, but I really like your reason for uploading more than one photo too, made me want to upload one myself. Looking forward to a good semester, see you in class!

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  4. India AAugust 29, 2021 at 8:23 PM

    Hello Miles! That is really cool you enjoy makeup, you mentioned you weren't sure what you wanted to do but makeup would be pretty cool to dabble in! Have you tried like special effects makeup? My mom used to really enjoy messing around with special effects maybe that would be something fun to play with.
    The photo you picked is gorgeous, the choice of color and texture in the piece just gives your eyes something to continuously look at. The eye for detail is breathtaking and it just feels like a magical place you can transport into. Lovely to meet you!

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