Jamboree
Interaction and mark making are the core themes explored within this piece. Studies show that the more one engages with art at a young age the more they relate to and are able to explore their own creativity in their youth and later in life.
The background of this piece was created through allowing guests at an art show to interact with their own exploration of mark making before observing artists’ works. Raw canvas was laid on the ground and was altered using three warm hues of milk paint (a completely non-toxic paint to allow for safe application of pigment, which allowed even young children to participate). Unconventional mark making tools (whiffle balls, bubble wrap, sponges, straws, etc.) were available for use as well as encouraging participants to use their own hands and feet to create whatever marks or imagery they fancied.
Once the initial application of pigment was complete at the conclusion of the art show. Marks made by participants were then unified by using the same pigments. Contrast is found in the application of paint varying in hues and texture. The interaction of human movement as well as allowing the viewer to engage with art in a more meaningful way help to contribute to the overall value of the piece.
Process
This image from Jamboree, is where the initial layer of the painting was created through interaction with guests, the artist herself (pictured), and the beginning marks of raw canvas. The method of application was using varied mark making materials such as twigs, bottle caps, sponges, bubble wrap, and of course fingers and toes to create interesting moments through the application of milk paint to raw canvas.