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Newsletter
January
2012
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Welcome
Note:
A new year, a new
beginning, and many inspiring works of art to look forward to. As we
begin a new session at ArtVenture, we wish to express our gratitude
to our past and present students who trust in the process of
artistic creation and exploration. For those who have voiced an
interest but have not yet attended our classes, we look forward to
showing you our studio and arranging a free trial class. Please note, along with our
many courses offered for all ages, we now offer a new Art
Fundamental course for adults, exploring the basic fundamentals of
2D and 3D art.
As some of you know, the
studio often uses calendars as means of inspiration for various art
projects. If you should happen to have old
calendars
with photos of nature,
animals, architecture, places around the world, or various artists,
we would be very
grateful for your donation.
We have
started registration into our 1/2 day March
Break Art Camps. These
are 3hr camps that further explore the elements of art through the
works of famous 20th century artists. Since space is limited and
camps fill up fast, you are encouraged to reserve your spot by registering online or calling 519.471.4278
Warm
wishes for a very artistic
New Year,
The ArtVenture Team
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Elizabeth
L. - gr. 11 |
Hard Edge
Abstract Painting |
Amanda
P. - gr. 10
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Bombarded with images of
atrocities following World War II, it seemed redundant for
socially-aware artists to paint these same images.
A photograph at
the time was much more powerful. As a result, and perhaps precisely
due to the overwhelming atrocities, artists began to explore new
ways in which to use colour and shape to paint an entire canvas with
bold, vibrant colours. This new style was dubbed “Hard-Edge”
painting, describing an abstract style that divides the painting's
surface in coloured planes with sharply defined geometrical
contours. Having no colour transition between one plane and the
other, the term “hard-edge” was first coined in 1959 to characterize
the non-figurative work of four artists from California. Recognizing
a turn away from Abstract Expressionism, today the phrase is used to
describe one of the most distinctive tendencies in abstract
painting. “Hard-Edge” painting is known for its economy of form,
fullness of colour, and smooth surface planes, and was utilized in
Geometric Abstraction, Op-Art, Pop-Art, Minimalism, High-Tech and Neo-Classical Architecture.
Sources:
http://www.theartstory.org/movement-hard-edge-painting.html
http://rogerkatch.com/en/3.htm
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Frank Stella |
Al Held |
Robert Indiana |
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Kids Corner:
When artists use Optical Illusion, they
provide us with information that is gathered by our eyes, processed
in the brain, and gives us a perception that does fails to align
with the physical reality. Optical Illusion is a fun trick to play
on our brain, and Victor Vasarely has accomplished this with great
success. Enjoy this youtube of some of Vasarely’s famous works of
art, followed by a quick clip of one artistic illusion used by
Victor Vasarely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsCCkg1YHTo
http://web.mit.edu/persci/gaz/gaz-teaching/flash/vasarely-movie.swf |
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Happy Birthday To You…
We wish our current and past January
Birthday Students
Amira A, Addie B,
Ali C, Olivia C, Anna C, Paige C, Jessie F, Duncan N, Alex P, and
Jessica X.
(and others we may have forgotten)
a very happy month !!
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Ongoing
Events:
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For Art Updates (local, provincial,
national) Like us on
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Winter Session Art Classes: January 9-March 31, 2012 (online
registration)
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March Break Art Camps:
9:00-12:00pm, March 12-16 (online
registration)
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Spread the word! Refer a friend and receive a
$20.00 Referral Credit
(ask for details)
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Group Art Show and Open
House:
Sunday March 25th, 3-5pm -
Save the date
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Quote of the Month:
"The art of tomorrow will be a common
collective treasure or it will not be art at all.”
Victor Vasarely
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ArtVenture Art Studio
1438 Aldersbrook Rd. London
519 471
4ART (4278)
www.artventure.ca |
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