Self Directed Essay: Using Marcel Duchamp’s proposed definition of the spectators’ role in the Creative Act, create a framework to analyse Ken Currie’s development in his approach and thinking process circa 1995, focusing primarily on ‘Three Oncologists’ (2001).

FFAR5002: CRITICAL THEORY 12/13 Tutor: Annabel Frearson Using Marcel Duchamp’s proposed definition of the spectators’ role in the Creative Act, create a framework to analyse Ken Currie’s development in his approach and thinking process circa 1995, focusing primarily on ‘Three Oncologists’ (2001). Anna Milo Arts & Media 15th October 2012 Using Marcel Duchamp’s proposed definition … Continue reading →

Faceless: Self Portrait

”Who sees the human face correctly: the photographer, the mirror, or the painter?” – Pablo Picasso

– War of world of words…

If you think someone is walking too slow, it’s a reminder you need to slow down. If you think someone’s walking too fast, then maybe you should speed up. If you think someone’s too colorful for your own taste, then maybe you’re too black and white. If you think a person hates you, then remind … Continue reading →

– When I die, I’ll use these wings to fly away…

My first tattoo and definitely bigger than what I originally wanted to go for, which were 5 small stars on the back of my neck. As it was a gift from my cousin who I hadn’t seen in almost 10 years, I couldn’t say no. However, my mum was mortified – Pure disappointment! I remember … Continue reading →

– Faceless: Can we recognize?

A series of images, showing a study of the hair and nose, where only the eyes and mouth have been erased. My intentions and meaning behind this approach – Can we recognize the emotional/identity of a subject, when the give-away has been erased? We can always identify how someone feels through the observation of the … Continue reading →

– Liquidized

Drew this one up a while ago, then imported into Adobe Illustrator. Influenced by a monochromatic effect of black lines on a white backdrop, creating a liquidized style. More to come when I’ve got the chance!  

Dead Squirrel… .com?

Was asked to take a photo of myself which reflects me as a person, which would be seen on the index page for my online portfolio. Reason you can only see half of my face is ’cause I’m not tall.. or wasn’t tall enough for the camera as I put it. At the time, it … Continue reading →

The Tree of Life… Everyone grows their own world.

For a project called ‘Show off… In My World’ I was given 4 words – Life, Death, Heaven and Hell and from this I had to create my own interpretation. I created two outcomes, one was literal and straight to the point, showing a negative image of rose, which depicts the cycle of life within … Continue reading →

Recycling lost property isn’t that bad, right?

Basically, ever since I was a kid I always wanted one of those shoe houses, and whilst growing up I’d always see those flower beds in a shape of a boot, and since then I’d always wanted one of my own. So one day I was on a train and some dappy moo left one … Continue reading →

Capture.. In my world.

A project called ‘Capture.. in my World’ was to capture anything in my world. I chose to do a family portrait, with each subject matter I chose an influence to portray their character. Man on the left – Influence is Picasso. Portraying a strong, stern and short tempered man, use of colours being orange and … Continue reading →