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Exams: 2009 Studio Art 2-D Design: Concentration -- Mckenzie Wallace
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Henderson, NV
Score: 6
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Student Commentary:
What is the central idea of your concentration?
In my concentration I employ emphasis to show the struggle for identity that is an inherent part of the human condition. My use of self portraiture, the changes in settings and lighting, the simple, straightforward poses, and the consistent subject matter only changed by a physical obscurant, all lend to the concept that individual identity in an image-imposing world is difficult to unearth. The photographer Eleanor Antin inspired me through her own use of self-portraiture and role-playing.
How does the work in your concentration demonstrate the exploration of your idea? You may refer to specific images as examples.
As the masks begin to relate more closely to my surroundings, the commentary in individual pictures becomes increasingly stronger. In slides 1 through 3 the emphasis is placed solely on the masks and not the masks in relation to the wearer’s environment. The masks are not connected to their surroundings in a completely cohesive way. In slides 4 and 5 the transition into a visible relationship between the masks and the environment begins. In slides 6 through 9 the growth toward this concept continues as I explore using different objects in various settings to mask myself. In slides 10 through 12 the correlation of mask and setting reaches its height and the theme of identity is seen in its fullness.
Rationale for Score:
- The student presents digital manipulated photography in a fresh and imaginative way.
- The use of emphasis as a design principle, as described in the commentary, is apparent in the masked self-portraiture.
- There is an excellent sense of narrative throughout the work, with an exemplary exploration of the diptych format.
- Compositionally and conceptually, the work is varied and outstanding.
- The development beyond technical concerns is obvious, particularly as the concentration explores the use of different objects and settings in the later works.
- The work is inventive and presents an original vision.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1. 10" x 6" digital manipulated photography
2. 8" x 10" digital manipulated photography
3. 10" x 5" digital manipulated photography
4. 10" x 5" digital manipulated photography
5. 18" x 8" digital manipulated photography
6. 10" x 7" digital manipulated photography
6. 10" x 7" digital manipulated photography
8. 10" x 7" digital manipulated photography
9. 17" x 8" digital manipulated photography
10. 8" x 10" digital manipulated photography
11. 10" x 7" digital manipulated photography
12. 13" x 18" digital manipulated photography
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