Artist Statement:
To me, Visual Thinking Strategies is a multi-layered process that builds upon itself. The ground rules are concrete and quite simple, yet it allows for many different translations with each discussion. While making this work of art, I thought conceptually about my process. In this mixed media piece, I began writing on the blank paper (painted on with black ink) the three questions of VTS: What is going on? What do you see that makes you say that? What more can find? This literal black and white text served as the foundation. From there, I layered many materials on top and around the text. Images transfers were applied of images that I have used in VTS discussions. Some of the image transfers are difficult to decipher similarly to how a work of art can seem difficult to read or understand at first. Samples of students' oral and written responses from VTS discussions are also included beneath layers of translucent paper. By overlapping various media such as paint, reflective foil, images, text, and tracing paper, I intended to create a layering affect that echoes the multiple stages in this process. Metaphorically, with each VTS discussion, another layer gets peeled back in order to expose unnoticed details or to find clarity. This piece mimics this idea of concealing and revealing.
Close-ups:
This is a visually rich and exciting piece that, in true VTS fashion, begs one to examine it closely to find more. And with the layered imagery and text there is indeed much to discover. It is perfectly suited to your overarching theme of concealing and revealing and well-rendered. Student quotes personalize the piece as a genuine and intimate reflection of your time with the class. A thoughtful, insightful, and engaging artwork, not to mention beautiful! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteKenzie, I love your project! The layers and the idea behind them are perfect! It truly encompasses all of the VTS ideas about seeking and discovery. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece! And I love how you express VTS through layering, I think that perfectly represents the process of VTS. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of layers. Good job Kenzie!
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