2019 Arts Day- Visual Art Guidelines Theme – “Harmony”
Requirements: Create an artwork that expresses “Harmony.”
In the visual arts, Harmony is seem as one of the Principles of Art, relating to how the elements of the piece are arranged or portrayed to create cohesiveness in the artwork. Typically, this is done by repeating similar shapes, brush strokes, angles, values, colors, or using colors that work well together. For example, analogous colors (colors connected along the color wheel) create harmony via color choices that are closely related. The painting by Henri Matisse called The Dessert, Harmony in Red expresses harmony in the color choices and placement. Harmony in the visual arts can also be a subject, such as in the Peaceable Kingdom by Edward Hicks, where the concept of living in harmony is expressed. Harmony in nature has been a popular art subject through the ages, as has Harmony among humankind (elusive though it may be).
You can use any medium to express “Harmony.”
Examples:
Painting or drawing - Working on a canvas or paper, the subject can be an abstract or realistic painting/drawing (Check out Mark Rothko, Warren Rohrer, and Georgia O’Keefe, color field painters, Paul Klee - New Harmony).
Sculpture - A 3D representation of Harmony would be possible through the repetition of form or shape, or sculpting Harmony as the subject---clasped hands are a cliche subject in this case, however.
Ceramics - Any form is appropriate, but the proportions, shape, repeated lines or curves would be the focus as the expression of harmony. Glazing combinations or underglaze painting is another possible expression.
Mixed Media - Combining two or more of the above mediums into one art piece, such as painting or drawing on a collage. Adding objects to a painted 2D surface to create a 3D artwork piece is another possibility.
● Connection to or expression of the theme
● Demonstrates technique/skill
● Shows creativity in interpretation
● Demonstrates effort and thoughtful presentation
● Students may work in teams, but the piece will count as one.
● Each class is required to enter four pieces.
Work must be matted or mounted (adhered to a larger matt). Framing is fine but not necessary.
Each piece must have a paragraph explaining the connection to the theme. This should be typed and handed in with the artwork.
Do not sign the artwork on the front, only on the back.
Entries must be submitted to Mr. Swartz by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14.
Plan on taking your artwork home after the evening public performances on Friday, February 15.