Vanessa Mayhew
Museum Visit
I work at the Hurst Public library and we have art displays that change frequently and the month that we were assigned our museum visit assignment, David Mask’s artwork was displayed in our library. I was very intrigued by his work but the piece of art with a paper airplane was the most interesting to me. I wanted to analyze this painting to look further than just the painting and use the visual analysis to figure out exactly what made this piece interesting.
The focal point of this piece of art is the paper airplane. My eye is draw to the lightest and most bright color on this painting. The artist placed the paper airplane in the foreground because it is the primary emphasis of the artwork. Every line and color revolves around the paper airplane. The artist was able to create very straight and defined lines with the paint he chose. He was also able to define textures through overlapping colors. This artwork was more flat than shiny. Lines are very important in this piece of art. The lines used are straight, long and thin throughout the entire painting. They define the paper airplane and the direction it is moving. They strongly draw attention to the movement of the airplane. The plane has great emphasis on it because the outlining is bolder than any other dark/black lines in the painting. There is a diagonal direction emphasized by the diagonal horizon through the painting. The lines express a mechanical feeling that makes the straightness and equality of the artwork stand out. There are four main colors used in this piece of art (blue, very light brown, white and orange). The artist uses some complimentary colors. The artist uses cool (the sky or top and paper airplane) and warm (the ground and the implied path of the airplane). Triangles are the only defined shape in this piece of art. The two main triangles in the paper airplane are volumetric because they make the plane stand out and they have been given a three-dimensional quality and geometric. There is empty space without objects that I believe represent the ground and the sky. The paper airplane makes the observer feel/look smaller because it is much larger than a typical paper airplane would be. The artist also uses linear perspective to create depth with a horizon and a vanishing point that extends out past the tip of the paper airplane. I feel that the light in this artwork is implied. The art is from a natural source because it is not physically present or painted onto the artwork but light from the overhead lamps on the ceiling are shining on the piece of art. The balance in this painting is asymmetrical because there is more color and implied action on the bottom half of the painting. Colors with straight mechanical lines separate the balance.
This artwork is much more in depth than just a paper airplane. After analyzing the elements of art in this painting I realized how well planned it had to have been. The artist probably faced many limits with creating this piece but in my opinion, the most difficult to overcome is the fact that this painting is two-dimensional and created on a canvas in which he must make the plane look as if it is three-dimensional on the canvas.
Museum Visit
I work at the Hurst Public library and we have art displays that change frequently and the month that we were assigned our museum visit assignment, David Mask’s artwork was displayed in our library. I was very intrigued by his work but the piece of art with a paper airplane was the most interesting to me. I wanted to analyze this painting to look further than just the painting and use the visual analysis to figure out exactly what made this piece interesting.
The focal point of this piece of art is the paper airplane. My eye is draw to the lightest and most bright color on this painting. The artist placed the paper airplane in the foreground because it is the primary emphasis of the artwork. Every line and color revolves around the paper airplane. The artist was able to create very straight and defined lines with the paint he chose. He was also able to define textures through overlapping colors. This artwork was more flat than shiny. Lines are very important in this piece of art. The lines used are straight, long and thin throughout the entire painting. They define the paper airplane and the direction it is moving. They strongly draw attention to the movement of the airplane. The plane has great emphasis on it because the outlining is bolder than any other dark/black lines in the painting. There is a diagonal direction emphasized by the diagonal horizon through the painting. The lines express a mechanical feeling that makes the straightness and equality of the artwork stand out. There are four main colors used in this piece of art (blue, very light brown, white and orange). The artist uses some complimentary colors. The artist uses cool (the sky or top and paper airplane) and warm (the ground and the implied path of the airplane). Triangles are the only defined shape in this piece of art. The two main triangles in the paper airplane are volumetric because they make the plane stand out and they have been given a three-dimensional quality and geometric. There is empty space without objects that I believe represent the ground and the sky. The paper airplane makes the observer feel/look smaller because it is much larger than a typical paper airplane would be. The artist also uses linear perspective to create depth with a horizon and a vanishing point that extends out past the tip of the paper airplane. I feel that the light in this artwork is implied. The art is from a natural source because it is not physically present or painted onto the artwork but light from the overhead lamps on the ceiling are shining on the piece of art. The balance in this painting is asymmetrical because there is more color and implied action on the bottom half of the painting. Colors with straight mechanical lines separate the balance.
This artwork is much more in depth than just a paper airplane. After analyzing the elements of art in this painting I realized how well planned it had to have been. The artist probably faced many limits with creating this piece but in my opinion, the most difficult to overcome is the fact that this painting is two-dimensional and created on a canvas in which he must make the plane look as if it is three-dimensional on the canvas.
Museum Visit
www.hurst.ci.tx.us/lib
HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISPLAYS & EXHIBITS
Hurst Public Library envisions a future in which the Quality of Life for Hurst Citizens is enhanced by access to a rich array of cultural, leisure and educational experiences. Part of our effort to fulfill this vision is to host a variety of enriching exhibits throughout the year. Each display is available for viewing only a few months, so come and and see them while they're here!
ON THE GALLERY WALL - "Fish & Other Images" by David Mask
David Mask is currently a certified science, health and art teacher with the Lewisville Independent School District. He is also the President of the Visual Art League (VAL) in Lewisville, Texas, and teaches an Art Trading Card Workshop at the VAL Art Gallery. To see more of his art work, Click Here. His "Fishes & Other Images" will be viewable on the Hurst Public Library Gallery Wall through the end of February.
Information above provided from the Hurst Public Library’s website about the display that the piece of artwork I analyzed was in
www.hurst.ci.tx.us/lib
HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISPLAYS & EXHIBITS
Hurst Public Library envisions a future in which the Quality of Life for Hurst Citizens is enhanced by access to a rich array of cultural, leisure and educational experiences. Part of our effort to fulfill this vision is to host a variety of enriching exhibits throughout the year. Each display is available for viewing only a few months, so come and and see them while they're here!
ON THE GALLERY WALL - "Fish & Other Images" by David Mask
David Mask is currently a certified science, health and art teacher with the Lewisville Independent School District. He is also the President of the Visual Art League (VAL) in Lewisville, Texas, and teaches an Art Trading Card Workshop at the VAL Art Gallery. To see more of his art work, Click Here. His "Fishes & Other Images" will be viewable on the Hurst Public Library Gallery Wall through the end of February.
Information above provided from the Hurst Public Library’s website about the display that the piece of artwork I analyzed was in
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