The first project of the semester had to do with water and smoke. Being constantly inspired by the ocean, I noticed that the paint mixed with water gave a wave affect. I wanted to keep the movement fluid so I cut up the paint and water mixture by using the negative space that most complimented the waves. The wooden board was painted white and dipped in water that attracted smoke from a kerosene lamp. The result for my board reminded me of waves again (shocking) and it just seemed natural to put the two pieces, the painted plate and the wooden board, together. The backboard resembles the shore and the blue and purple piece are similar to the currents of the ocean. The middle piece is suppose to go against the tide creating a rip. With the balance being uneven and the contrast of black & white versus color is suppose to create tension. The only art experience I have had is one class in high school where all we did is draw still life and little water color sets I got for Christmas when I was 8. So this is my first time working with paint (and obviously smoke) but I liked the way they complimented each other in my piece.
