Toula Process Portfolio

Developing ideas for a ceramic sculpture...

On this page I commence my design process for a ceramic sculpture I will be doing. I choose to work with the human body, since the subjects of my graphite drawing and photographs are all human. I therefore try to think of ways in which I can show the relation between the human body and reflection in one three dimensional piece.

I also look at pieces by various artists, such as Johnson Tsang and Spencer Tunik, to fuel my thought process.

Sources: Listed along the left, vertical edge of the screen

Here I begin to narrow down the ideas I developed on the previous screen. I also begin to work with clay to gain an understanding of how to sculpt portraits.

On the top left I briefly define my overall direction for this piece. I choose to focus on reflections and people, with the intention of distorting the complexion.

After deciding this I begin to build the foundation of my sculpture. I do this without having made a final sketch, as I wanted to let my imagination freely develop, and work as intuitively as possible.

Muse Constantin Brancusi 1912 Marble 46 x 23 x 22 cm

Sources: https://johnsontsang.wordpress.com https://johnsontsang.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/op en-mind-series/ https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/659

Developing ideas for a piece based on the concept of reality‌ On this screen I set a mantra for this project, and begin to collect visual material.

Sources: -http://www.wglt.org/post/director-chronicles-bla ck-panthers-rise-new-tactics-were-needed#strea m/0 -http://www.wglt.org/post/director-chronicles-bla ck-panthers-rise-new-tactics-were-needed#strea m/0 -https://genewhitehead.com/7-sins-greed/ -https://www.newpointdeview.com/portfolio-item /capitalism-human-greed/ -http://pignon-ernest.com -https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions/warho l/ -https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/ofili-no-wo man-no-cry-t07502 -https://www.artsy.net/artwork/erich-heckel-gesc hwister -http://maimano.hu/en/kiallitasok/robert-capa-imag es-war-peace/ -https://www.elle.com/fashion/personal-style/g271 32/get-it-second-wave-style/

The left half of this screen displays my consideration of using feminism to communicate contrasting versions of reality. The right half features manipulated photographs of the Black Panther Party that I created in preparation of a dry point etching.

Sources: -https://albruxelles.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/bl ack-panthers-party-people-1.jpeg?w=1400&h=999 9 -https://www.thetrace.org/wp-content/uploads/20 15/11/B3E067E0E1869B58EF1C6C19D26A6F6D1 -1920x1000-c-top.jpg -https://s.hswstatic.com/gif/black-panthers-1.jpg

On this screen I accumulate visual material to inspire my upcoming projects which are based on a set of criteria I was assigned by my teachers.

This forced me to work within certain boundaries and restrictions.

Sources: -http://kehindewiley.com/works/the-world-stage-b razil/ -http://kehindewiley.com/works/the-world-stage-f rance/ -http://kehindewiley.com/works/the-world-stage-f rance/ -https://obeygiant.com/fine-art/bob-marley-canvas/ ?tax=1&tax_name=medium_art_category&term_i d=33 -http://www.artnet.com/artists/shepard-fairey/po wer-and-equality-DyjglHAejqMXtw7EhXJW6w2 -http://evenmagazine.com/kerry-james-marshall-th omas-chatterton-williams/ -http://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/archive/ muhammad-ali-1966-1970?view=slider#2 -http://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/archive/h arlem-gang-leader-1948?view=slider -https://www.huckmag.com/art-and-culture/photo graphy-2/latoya-ruby-frazier-gordon-parks-powerf ul-legacy/ -https://www.artble.com/artists/johannes_vermee r/paintings/girl_with_a_pearl_earring -https://www.vibe.com/2015/10/amandla-stenberg -the-fader-interview-2015

On this screen I experiment with different portrait drawing styles, and color schemes. I also look at the work of a family friend, who is a graphic designer, to further inspire my aesthetic approach to this project.

Sources: -https://www.signature-reads.com/2016/10/blackpanther-primer-11-books-and-films-on-the-move ment/ -https://www.essence.com/holidays/black-historymonth/women-black-panther-party/#77113 -https://blackwomenunchecked.wordpress.com/20 13/08/20/what-the-butler-didnt-reveal-about-theblack-panther-party/ -https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/26/obituaries/ elbert-howard-a-founder-of-the-black-panthers-di es-at-80.html -https://calisphere.org/item/f0012b7ce2302cbadd6 4534404d3fe4c/ -http://www.wglt.org/post/director-chronicles-bla ck-panthers-rise-new-tactics-were-needed#strea m/0

Here I begin to create compositions for portraits featuring a floral background, similar to the one in Oliver Bull’s work, as I find the contrast between the delicacy of flowers and violence interesting.

Sources: -https://blackwomenunchecked.wordpress.com/2013 /08/20/what-the-butler-didnt-reveal-about-the-blackpanther-party/ -http://www.wglt.org/post/director-chronicles-blackpanthers-rise-new-tactics-were-needed#stream/0 -https://www.pinterest.com/pin/93731235965293746 / -https://mic.com/articles/190455/the-blackkklansman -finale-is-the-most-powerful-movie-ending-youll-seeall-year#.tuoRUA5pG -https://www.nipponandco.fr/en/japanese-fabrics/370 5-red-japanese-cotton-fabric-flower-patterns-made-i n-japan-width-110-cm-x-1m.html -https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/r ed-rose-bouquet-on-black-background-vector-21300 995 -https://oregonhumanities.org/rll/magazine/safe-sum mer-2015/civil-rights-with-guns/ -https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/3918836050479290 33/ -http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/36548/1/ kendrick-lamar-element-video-gordon-parks-referen ces -http://www.artnet.com/artists/shepard-fairey/power -and-equality-DyjglHAejqMXtw7EhXJW6w2 -http://kehindewiley.com/works/the-world-stage-fran ce/

Here I settled on a composition for an oil painting. I also reflect on the progress I have made on a lino print that emerged from my extensive visual research.

Then, I begin to plan a collage that will be my third piece within this series.

Sources: -https://www.signature-reads.com/2016/10/black-pan ther-primer-11-books-and-films-on-the-movement/ -https://www.essence.com/holidays/black-history-mo nth/women-black-panther-party/#77113 -https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/26/obituaries/elb ert-howard-a-founder-of-the-black-panthers-dies-at80.html http://www.lawrence.com/photos/galleries/2005/jun/ 20/capturing_counterculture/4648/ http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/stanley-nel son-reveals-the-real-black-panther-party/ -http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/36548/1/ kendrick-lamar-element-video-gordon-parks-referen ces -https://calisphere.org/item/f0012b7ce2302cbadd645 34404d3fe4c/

Developing a piece expressing elements of my experience growing up as a mixed child in Germany...

On this page I establish my intention for this piece, brainstorm possible compositions, as well as techniques. I decided to use glue to do a photographic transfer onto wood.

Sources: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTtrnDbOQAU

Developing a piece inspired by stained glass windows...

Here I trace back to my focus on Black Power, and the Civil Rights Movement, to create a piece of work that embodies glory and faith using an African American activist. I decided that Muhammad Ali would be a good subject, and then began to plan how I could turn his portrait into a stained glass window.

A compilation of photographs and ideas accumulated over the summer...

Reflecting on my grade 11 exhibition and planning my next piece...

Sources: Listed at the bottom left of the page

This is the final piece. I decided not to make it part of my exhibition as I am not entirely satisfied with the result. Nevertheless, the process of creating this piece was important.

I printed it onto A2 paper and called it Ascension.

It is purposefully pixelated to create ambiguity and allure to a lapse in judgement I identify in violent mentalities. The image is monochromatic, to concentrate on form and contrast. The skin of the subject is white to allure to a divine figure. The inclusion of a rifle, addresses the contradictory link between divinity and brutality endorsed by certain individuals.

Sources: Listed in the center of the bottom of the page