Don’t pick from the litter: sculpt from it
I’m not sure about you, but when I don’t know much about a piece of artwork, I have a default response: I like it because of its aesthetic value.
Today’s Pick of the Litter is Jane Darin’s relief sculpture, “Paul.”
"Paul," Jane Darin, relief sculpture
I chose this piece because of its aesthetic value. In other words, and in all seriousness (I know: scary), it looked nice and immediately grabed my attention.
“Paul” is beautiful. I’m not saying he’s Brad Pitt in Fight Club – both a movie and book worth investing your time in, by the way. I mean the sculpture functions as art because it depicts the artist’s interpretation of the model. In other words, it characterizes the model, animates him like Disney animates Donald Duck.
Darin crafts life into this figure by giving him pensive, pained features. Paul’s eyes are locked onto something, either in front of him or in his mind, and I consider myself fortunate not to see what he does. Good artists draw your attention to their work using such methods.
Darin individualizes Paul using details, making him human and, therefore, a work of art.
She has several life-like projects.
"Untitled" by Jane Darin
The more colorful ones sort of … scare the hell outta me. I think they remind me of that blood-red puppet-woman from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.
I shudder at the thought.
AAAHHHHH! Lady Elaine from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood! Somebody burn it!
Next time: the top 10 qoutes about art, and some inspiring visuals.
Good night, and don’t forget to scumble!
I’m happy when someone acknowledges a sculpture and expresses their reactions to my efforts. It like a conversation of experience rather than just words.
Thank YOU, Ms. Darin, for sharing your artwork. I believe something that can evoke “a conversation of experience rather than just words” signifies effective and successful art. Good luck on your future projects!