Visual Arts
The Artist’s Journey My body of work is titled Its Farshun Darlink. My inspiration came from my love of fashion photography and my desire to work in the fashion industry. This interest informed the physical and visual qualities of my work as I reference Instagram in the larger three panels and the production of a coffee table book which includes quotes from high end fashion designers. I wanted to explore the manipulation of the fashion image through the use of lighting, digital editing and carefully stylised compositions to show how the images of “reality” are manufactured. To create my work, I had over 30 photographic sessions with my models, both in the studio and at outside locations. I also took close to 1000 pictures each session which took a lot of time to decide, edit and curate my desired final images. I decided to capture the ideas of luxury and elegance through the style of fashion photography, as well as showcasing the artificiality of perfection. My body of work is a playful nod and a wink to our social media age when everyone is the artistic director of their own life. Paris Jones Year 12
In Year 11 I decided to experiment with portraiture on large canvases, finding that I really enjoyed the style and the impact that the large scale of the painting produced. During one of our lessons my teacher showed us a video on Kathrin Longhurst and her paintings. I instantly fell in love with her style and concept. I drew inspiration from her art, crafting my work around successful females in their chosen male dominated professions. I undertook a great deal of research so that I could celebrate females from across different career pathways and throughout history. I found many inspirational women and chose five who really resonated with me. Originally, I worked in acrylic but then I began to experiment with oil paint as I wanted a medium that would allow me to create a smooth blend and a realistic appearance. One challenge in using oil is that it can take years to fully dry which made putting frames on and transporting them a major problem. It is amazing to see the Body of Work come together and it has inspired me to continue to work on and improve my painting techniques even more. Brianna Lollback Year 12
20 • The Barker • Issue 133 • Summer 2021
