Reading 1: James, N. (2010) Interviews – Artists Volume 2 Recordings 2010. London, CV Publications.
Pp.16-19 – Christiane Baumgartner –
Woodcuts of video imagery subtracted in to linear form to be visible from distance. – work is about speed, how we consume our surroundings with in speed and how ‘fast-paced’ life is slowing down.
Christiane Baumgartner, Transall, 2002, woodcut on Kozo paper, http://www.christiane-baumgartner.com/transall.html
Influences:
Gerhard Richter - abstract and figurative,
Gerhard Richter, Phantom Interceptors, 1964, oil on canvas https://www.gerhard-richter.com/en/art/paintings/photo-paintings/aeroplanes-19/phantom-interceptors-5538/?&categoryid=19&p=1&sp=32
Paul Virillo – revolutions and speed. Contradictions – speed/slow, beauty/menace.
Paul Virilio, quote http://www.azquotes.com/quote/1557856
Research is from observation, gathers own materials and uses found material (newspaper photo), has researched technique, aware of history. Understands he contrast between the two, intrinsic to work.
Reading 2: James, N. (2010) Interviews – Artists Volume 2 Recordings 2010. London, CV Publications.
Pp.6-12 – James Aldridge –Painter, graphic, silhouettes, nature, skulls, landscapes, lots of colour, mixed composition.
James Aldridge, Eye, 2013, acrylic on canvas, https://www.artslant.com/ew/works/show/751993
References – Japanese Art,
Raymond Pettibon,
Raymond Pettibon, Repeater Pencil, 2004, video installation, https://www.artslant.com/ew/works/show/213104
Bird books – Ornithological guides,
James Aldridge, Circle, 2001, watercolour on paper. https://www.artslant.com/ew/works/show/496448
heavy metal album covers/music,
folklore – belief & how that is manifested in images,
psychological space/atmosphere/feeling,
John James Audubon,
John James Audubon http://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america/american-bittern
Renaissance frescos,
Schongauer print – leaves,
Martin Schongauer, Apanel of leaf ornament with two parrots and four other birds, Engraving, 1470-1474 http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1432821&partId=1&people=108158&peoA=108158-2-60&page=1
Munch painting – hay,
Mandala colouring books – symmetry, spiritual symbolism, link back to heavy metal logos.
Research is integral to personal interests, ‘creeps in’ from out side of art. Authentic.
Reading 3: James, N. (2010) Interviews – Artists Volume 2 Recordings 2010. London, CV Publications.
Pp.44-53 – Langlands and Bell –
Web of relationships between people, architecture and mass communication & exchange to negotiate changing technological world. Film, Sculpture, architecture, neons. Flight path – data collection – ‘relevant to me’
Langlands and Bell, Air routes of Europe night and day, 2001, http://www.langlandsandbell.com/portfolio-item/air-routes-of-europe-night-day-2001/
Research – observation – first hand gathering/exploring.
References show knowledge and awareness of art world:
Giovanni Bellini,
William Burgess – byzantine – mirror floor piece,
Langlands and Bell, (William Burgess Chapel) Reawakening, 2004 http://www.langlandsandbell.com/portfolio-item/reawakening-2004/
Oscar Niemeyer – architect, reference façade.
Oscar Niemeyer, Ministry of Education and Health, Brazil https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=the+ministry+of+education+oscar+niemeyer&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj805nj6brWAhWjAJoKHY-NDGoQ_AUICigB&biw=1344&bih=912#imgdii=HsfZRxBO4rA0fM:&imgrc=0aLO-aRBByu9MM:
Langlands and Bell, The Ministry, 2002 http://www.langlandsandbell.com/portfolio-item/the-ministry-2002/
Relationships – research infiltrates their practice, ethics, work.
Conceptual war - in attendance, visits, first hand material research gathering. Research trips – Afghanistan, Rwanda
People, places, & experiences are their research, use it to inform themselves and then pass that message/ information on.
Bibliography:
James, N. (2010) Interviews – Artists Volume 2 Recordings 2010. London, CV Publications.
Links:
Christiane Baumgartner, Transall, 2002, woodcut on Kozo paper, http://www.christiane-baumgartner.com/transall.html
Gerhard Richter, Phantom Interceptors, 1964, oil on canvas https://www.gerhard-richter.com/en/art/paintings/photo-paintings/aeroplanes-19/phantom-interceptors-5538/?&categoryid=19&p=1&sp=32
Paul Virilio, quote http://www.azquotes.com/quote/1557856
James Aldridge, Eye, 2013, acrylic on canvas, https://www.artslant.com/ew/works/show/751993
Raymond Pettibon, Repeater Pencil, 2004, video installation, https://www.artslant.com/ew/works/show/213104
James Aldridge, Circle, 2001, watercolour on paper. https://www.artslant.com/ew/works/show/496448
John James Audubon, American Bittern, http://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america/american-bittern
Martin Schongauer, A panel of leaf ornament with two parrots and four other birds, Engraving, 1470-1474http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1432821&partId=1&people=108158&peoA=108158-2-60&page=1
Langlands and Bell, Air routes of Europe night and day, 2001, http://www.langlandsandbell.com/portfolio-item/air-routes-of-europe-night-day-2001/
Langlands and Bell, (William Burgess Chapel) Reawakening, 2004http://www.langlandsandbell.com/portfolio-item/reawakening-2004/
Oscar Niemeyer, Ministry of Education and Health, Brazil https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=the+ministry+of+education+oscar+niemeyer&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj805nj6brWAhWjAJoKHY-NDGoQ_AUICigB&biw=1344&bih=912#imgdii=HsfZRxBO4rA0fM:&imgrc=0aLO-aRBByu9MM:
Langlands and Bell, The Ministry, 2002http://www.langlandsandbell.com/portfolio-item/the-ministry-2002/
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