My Work
The main inspiration for this drawing is Japandi furniture, which is a combination of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics. The desk is simple but also functional with a work surface and shelves. It is made from natural wood and has a curved design to create a sense of flow, making it aesthetically pleasing. Its shelves can be used for displaying stationery items or small houseplants.
The left image shows the initial pencil sketches for the desk design. The right image shows the final design from two different perspectives, drawn in ink and coloured pencils.
Stop and Think
There is a debate in the art world that there is no place for “low art,” such as street/public art, functional art, and traditional cultural arts. “High Art” often refers to masterpieces: paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other works found in museums. High art can be described as “fine art” with a high value. It is historically associated with higher-class, more educated societies. On the other hand, low art is a “craft” of low value, associated with those less educated and of a working or low class. Think about the works and concepts you have seen so far in this course and reflect on the value of art. What influences your perception of art? Does all art have the same value? Write a paragraph that describes your thinking.
There are many things that influence my perception of art. Some of it is influenced by my own preferences, while society affects the way I view art in other ways. I find almost any type of art aesthetically pleasing, however, there are some that I do not like or simply do not understand. Graffiti can be seen as art by some people, but I see it as vandalism because it is often done without permission and can make the property it is sprayed on look less appealing. On the other hand, people have influenced me to see art differently. I am usually open-minded whenever someone shares their insights on an art piece, which often changes the way I perceive its appearance, meaning, or both.
As for the value of art, I think it is not the same for all because it depends on multiple factors such as aesthetics, history, and the artist’s reputation. In conclusion, I view art through both my own and others’ perspectives, as art itself is inherently subjective.
Artist Connection
Do a critique on one of your classmate’s pieces so far in this course. Use the following document as a guide: hs_Visual_Art_20_Lesson3.1 Guided Critique.pdf