Portfolio Analysis

Through using entirely dissimilar colors with no regard for harmony.

Through repeating shapes, patterns, or motifs across varied parts of their work.

Through random placement of unrelated forms without clear connections.

Through isolating each component so it stands alone without visual interaction.

Relying on universally recognized signs like traffic symbols which may not relate personally.

Sculpting classical busts which generally do not contain narrative elements about migration.

Focusing purely on aesthetic form with no reference to their migration experience.

Mapping out routes taken from homeland to new locations using mixed media collage techniques.

To fill up space in your portfolio with process images.

To track the amount of time spent on each piece of art.

To show the development and refinement of your ideas over time.

To create a backup archive for lost artwork.

Making every element identical in size to maintain uniformity in significance across subjects.

Avoiding any manipulation of scale altogether so real-world importance is reflected accurately.

Keeping all subjects proportionally small so none stands out as more significant than others.

Enlarging key subjects disproportionately compared to their surroundings highlights their importance.

Using as many different mediums as possible within one artwork

Creating exact replicas is necessary for technical improvement

Presenting pieces that are unrelated but aesthetically pleasing

A connection to the central inquiry question

Relying entirely on analog photography from capturing images to darkroom processing without incorporating any digital aspects.

Taking photos digitally then simply printing them on photo paper without further manipulation.

Developing film photographs in a darkroom then altering them using digital editing software before final presentation.

Using fully automated digital cameras followed by applying generic filters available on social media platforms for editing.

The technical skills required to manipulate traditional art materials.

The meaning inherent in everyday objects and their transformation through art.

A celebration of new technologies in fabricating artistic materials.

An analysis of color theory through controlled experimentation with pigments.

Integrating circuitry can increase interactive potential if it creates electronic functions as part of viewing experience.

Mixed media provides textural variety that can make artworks more visually appealing to viewers.

Circuitry elements symbolically reference technology's role within digital culture being critiqued or explored by the artwork.

Circuitry pieces can be repurposed from old devices highlighting economical use of resources by artists today.

Employing only contemporary laser cutting without any other mediums.

Exclusively using ancient stone carving tools for the entire piece.

Incorporating hand-carving methods with 3D-printed elements.

Creating the sculpture solely through digital modeling software.

Variety

Movement

Repetition

Harmony