Model to Watercolor Interpretation

After a discussion during class it was found that the model (below), like the original Ben Nicholson Painting, was about objects being ambiguous about their placement in space. Ambiguity in this sense means it can be viewed equally in two ways. The Model:

Study Sketches:

Watercolor Interpretation:

Ben Nicholson April 1957 3D Interpretation (jeffsargis.wordpress.com)

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a critical view of "the concept" (via copper & wood)

Exactly! This applies not only to art but, Architecture (obviously because it is a form of art). This post should be shown to every incoming freshman of art and design! I feel it would help students understand and advance much more rapidly.

I've been thinking a lot recently about "the concept." It's actually been haunting my dreams as of late. You see, when you go to an art school you are constantly urged to "develop a strong concept" within your work. I think that might actually be the most dreaded words at art school. What is your concept? It's one thing to have an idea, but your idea needs to have a reason. Here is where "the concept" comes it. If you say you want something to be … Read More

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