Cover Image Flockhart K, Crate (2024)
2 New paintings that derived from Project 4, Exercise 1 & 2. I became very interested in how basic subjects could be used to develop an abstract language. Looking at negative spaces, using form, tempo, etc.
Painting 1 is ‘The Cup’. I used the negative space from inside the handle, and the basic structure of the cup. Allowing tone and colour to give more agency to these forms. I worked with underpainting, building up several layers to create depth and interest.
Fig.1 Flockhart K, Cup (2024)
Painting 2 is ‘The Crate’. I followed my initial painted sketches. My aim was to build up the underpainting, and with each layer refine and simplify the brush strokes to their most basic representation of the structure. The crate is a very repetitive construction and therefore had a lot of scope for this type of mark making. I used contrasting colour to bring elements into the foreground. I believe this elevates the painting from mundane to interesting.
Fig.2 Flockhart K, Crate (2024)
List of Images
Cover Image Flockhart, K. (2024) Crate. [Acrylic on canvas] In possession of: The author: Volleges.
Fig.1 Flockhart, K. (2024) Cup. [Acrylic on canvas] In possession of: The author: Volleges.
Fig.2 Flockhart, K. (2024) Crate. [Acrylic on canvas] In possession of: The author: Volleges.