SELECTION OF WORK I want to consider the works below – they are all about nesting/nests and making 3D work for outside installation and drawing explorations of their form. I see the connection with nature as the nest of the sociable weaver and the connection to the wire work of artist Claire Falkenstein. Links to […]
This blog is shared on Gdrive for Assessment, Feb 2024. To the assessors: This work was taken from my website and can be directly accessed using the following link: https://karenstanderart.co.za/the-making-of-a-sociable-weavers-nest/. This blog mostly deals with my research into Ruth Falkenstein’s work and how I translated that into my making. I share learning techniques, work with […]
WRITING A STATEMENT Exploring Reading the suggested reading material in the study guide under the Reading Point hearing. I try to use the words from Gilda Williams to guide me into this process: “Artists should have a wonderful time writing their artist’s statement. Writing it and reading it should be a joy and a pleasure. […]
CONTINUING PEER-TO-PEER DIALOGUE AND CRITICAL INTERACTION I belong to two separate student groups, which are connected to the OCA, where I regularly share work and have interactions with fellow students. I have shared written work as well with students. I have invited someone to read my CR for the Research Part of my studies and […]
Exercise 2.1 Going back to the letter I wrote in Part One. My letter was never completed and left as work to go back to as I progressed through the course, I added more notes. The route and how it deviated from the planned path I cannot but refer to the death of my son […]
Preparing towards assessment The selection of work to be shared needs to consider who I will show or share the work with. I have to also look at the academic writing and refer back to the Harvard Referencing Guide and check the assessment requirements in the learning outcomes and subject specific guidance. Workplan I started […]
2nd Draft of a critical review on “how theories around interconnectedness can open new ideas for making in contemporary art practice.” Name of Essay: Concerning art and human and non-human entanglements The essay was shared in Word with track/changes so my tutor could comment. 3rd Draft of critical review on the question, “How theories around […]