Grade 10 Art - Day 26

Using Art to Express Personal Feelings or Communicate Emotions to an Audience

Now that we are nearing the end of the drawing unit, I want to experiment with mixed-media.  Mixed-media simply combines different tradition media in one piece. Often, the effect is stunning!  Think of the many elements and principles of design.  What colour might you use if you were completing a self-portrait if you wanted to convey the emotions that you feel?  What patterns or means of emphasis might you use to show the viewer what you were hoping to communicate?

I would like to introduce you to a famous artist by the name of Frida Kahlo. From biography.com, "Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, in Coyocoán, Mexico City, Mexico. Considered one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo began painting after she was severely injured in a bus accident. Kahlo later became politically active and married fellow communist artist Diego Rivera in 1929. She exhibited her paintings in Paris and Mexico before her death in 1954."  

Frida was well known for her self-portraits or working herself into her paintings. Here are some examples:

Your task today is to create a self-portrait.  I want you to look at Frida's use of colour, line, and shape to inspire you in this journey.  You are welcome to mix media, and may use any materials in the room.  I am looking forward to seeing what you accomplish!!