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Fragile

March 21, 2014 ASAA

Title of Art Piece: Fragile
Category: Drawing – 2014
Student/Artist’s Name: Jess Andersen
School: Unalaska City School
Grade: 12th
Artist Statement: I began this artwork by finely sketching the face and general shape of the hair using contour lines. Then, I studied different curls in my hair to understand the shading on the curls. I used HB and No.2 pencils to draw flowing lines (to show rhythm and movement). I used only my fingers to smudge. I worked in the butterflies to contrast the bold lines with the flowing lines in her hair. The symbolism is as such: her eyes are closed in reflection on a traumatic event in her life; the wind is blowing her hair to represent the feelings of resentment fleeing her head; I drew monarch butterflies because although they are fragile, they also have the longest migration pattern and represent both regality and resilience; the woman’s frame is noticeably smaller to further indicate the theme of fragility; the soft, barely noticeable lines through her face represent the jail in which she keeps her thoughts subdued. She is the embodiment of strength despite fragility.
Artwork Dimensions: 23 inches high x 27 inches wide
Full Size Image 1: http://artalaska.org/wp-content/uploads/fragile.jpg

Filed Under: Drawing – 2014 Tagged With: Unalaska - 2014

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