I see this picture at least a few times a day in the living room closet. I bought it because I thought it was pretty and the price was right, but once I got home I realized it did not go with my living room décor. And now, it has been sitting in the closet, waiting until I find a good place to hang it. This art picture immediately came to mind as something I see, but I don't really see.
Brian Kennedy explains that visual literacy is "the ability to construct meaning from images". At first glance, this artwork is a beautiful image, but once I took the time to really look at it, I began to “see it”. The colors: black, grey, and white offer a calmness and peace to the picture. The tree sitting atop the water adds a beauty to the art and colors and gives life to the artwork. In our textbook, White Space in Not Your Enemy, it states that “all design is related to style” and this is so true. When I saw this picture, I thought, yes, it is beautiful and modern. I probably would not have bought a picture of something I thought was out of style or if I didn’t like it. It has a uniqueness to it though.
Now that I “see” the artwork I can appreciate the meaning I get from the image. It is a great picture that has a peaceful, calm and relaxing beauty. It deserves a place to be hung. So, I am to do just that. Find a good place to hang it up so I can continue to appreciate visual literacy.
Christy, that's such a lovely piece of art. I hope you can find a place for it in your home.
ReplyDeleteSeveral elements stood out for me, but the first thing I want to talk about is the rose color within the clouds. That color warms up what otherwise could be considered a cool image. If you want to know more about color, see Chapter 8, Color Basics, which we'll talk about in the future. Based on the template you chose for your blog, I'd say that color is important to you. That makes your choice of a piece that features almost all neutrals even more interesting.
Just the other day, while walking my dogs at sunset, I noticed the sky which went from bright oranges and pinks to soft shades of rose (like those in your artwork) and then to all shades of grays, blues, and even purples. The soft rose appeared after the sun went below the horizon, so I wondered if your artwork depicted a sunset. In my mind it did.
I also was struck with the juxtaposing images: the linear elements of the trees and the softer rounded clouds. The little "trees" at the end of the branch remind me of bonsai trees. This along with the emphasis on nature, the minimalist look, and the simplicity of the design brought Japanese art to mind. Did it for you, too?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Dawn
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