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Photograms
Mandala Self Portraits
Problem Statment:
Create a mandala style photogram that utilizes objects that represent you as a person.
Problem Statement
Idea Brainstorming
Sketchbook Specs: Do in order
1. Write down the following:
- 2 adjectives to describe yourself
- 2 things you are struggling with
- 2 hobbies / things you enjoy doing
2. Next to each item, write down 2-3 objects that can be used to represent that idea.
3. Write a brief explanation of how the object is a metaphor for the idea.
Idea Brainstorming
Darkroom
Requirements
1. Create a big triangle and a small triangle
2. You need to use at least 3 objects
- each object must be metaphorical
3. You must have objects going off at least 2 of your 3 edges of the composition.
4. Must have a range of value (not just white / black)
Student Work
Student Work
Professional Work
Teacher Examples
Symbolism Explained
Wedding Ring
Placement - in center, everything revolves around it
My family is my life and everything else comes second to that.
Fork - tool to eat food
Cooking / eating -
Battery - Source of energy
Rechargeable battery - needs to be rebooted
Like a rechargeable battery, I need to start over and reenergize myself. I need sleep to function.
Wire -
Picture hanging wire
- Chaos of my life. Most of it is smooth, but parts of it are twisted, but it goes back to smooth. Represents the struggles that I have in my life, particularly with time management. The loose end is frayed and going different directions. I struggle with spreading myself too thin. The wire does not function unless it is all together, working in unison. In my life, if I spread myself out too much, my life does not function.
Mr. Hanson's Examples
Artist Statement
Directions:
Identify each object that you used and the symbolism it represents about yourself.
- you can do through a list, but make sure to write complete thoughts.
Did you use any positioning to showcase symbolism? For example, I put my wedding ring in the center of my image because it is the most important.
Artist Statement
Video Tutorials
Video Tutorials
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