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From my initial idea's I ended up choosing 'Nature and the human body'. This is because I feel it fits perfectly with the brief theme "Art in the Environment". What better way to show this than to combine the two most powerful beings/things in the universe. Over the course of this project I aim to create a body of work exploring the many connections between humans and nature.

Aims:
- Create a body of work using various media's.
- Explore new techniques.
- Research about related artists, projects others have done
with a similar theme and scientific reasoning's behind why
humans need nature so much.
Objectives:
- Create works using various media's.
- Create an installation piece using nature and humans.
- Have a solid research background for this project.

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The Art of Coexistence: Man in the Realm of Nature
https://artsandculture.google.com/usergallery/5wJyUbJQZf6SKw

The relationship between humans and nature explored by Nunzio Paci
https://www.bleaq.com/2015/nunzio-paci

The Interaction Of Humans And Nature Illustrated

By Kirsten Beets
https://www.ignant.com/2017/05/24/the-interaction-of-humans-and-nature-illustrated-by-kirsten-beets/

Art and Human Nature | Journal Article
https://www.jstor.org/stable/1559194

Celebrate one of the most influential sculptors of the twentieth century
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-st-ives/barbara-hepworth-art-and-life?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8qmhBhClARIsANAtbocWeG9cK-ChjGvX4Q6U0uMz7VskNAVxqS3t5pQoE2YEU78pizi9BlYaAq_AEALw_wcB

Imaginative “Eco Artist” highlights the entangled relationship between humans and nature
https://www.brightvibes.com/imaginative-eco-artist-highlights-the-entangled-relationship-between-humans-and-nature/

Realizing Human Relationships with Nature through Art
https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2014/8/realizing-human-relationships-with-nature-through-art

Interview with Giacomo Bruni: the Harmony Between Humans and Nature
https://www.riseart.com/article/2543/interview-with-giacomo-bruni-the-harmony-between-humans-and-nature

HUMANS AND NATURE: ARE THEY PART OF THE SAME LANDSCAPE?
https://www.artealdia.com/Reviews/HUMANS-AND-NATURE-ARE-THEY-PART-OF-THE-SAME-LANDSCAPE

In the spirit of nature, everything is connected
https://www.iucn.org/news/europe/201801/spirit-nature-everything-connected

The relationship between humans and nature | Article
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000381606

Photos That Show Similarities Between the Human Body and Nature
https://petapixel.com/2018/07/18/photos-that-show-similarities-between-the-human-body-and-nature/

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Emeric Chantier
( https://www.a2z-art.com/artists/40-emeric-chantier/overview/ )
- Born 1986
- French Sculptor
- Intergrates the place and the condition of
humans in nature in a trans-generational,
universal and a temporal fashion.
- Relies on molding and gluing techniques.
- Assembles and diverts the elements to
compose works that offer multiple
readings, both in form and meaning.
Connection:
Chantier's work connects to my own
because his overall inspiration is similar.
Although I don't take interest in making
sculptures, I think his overall idea's are
interesting, he uses industrial objects and
even natural forms such as wood and
ground.

Favorite Works:
1: Seiza.
2018.
Mixed media.
29 1/2 × 17 7/10 × 19 7/10 in
https://www.artsy.net/artwork/emeric-chantier-seiza
2: Brain.
2020.
Mixed technique.
13 1/5 × 8 7/10 × 11 2/5 in
https://www.artsy.net/artwork/emeric-chantier-brain

Nunzio Paci
- Lives and works in Italy.
- His work showcases the relationship between man and
nature. Specifically animals and plants.
- Paints and draws.
Connection:
Paci's work is very influential to me for this project. His art is similar to the idea's I had when I started putting this project together. He explores the same connections I've been looking into and even in similar media. He "explores the infinite possibilities of life" (Statment, Nunzio Paci / undefined 11, 2019). This direct quote from Paci's statement is exactly what i'm doing for this project and showing the connections between nature and humans. Connecting them in every way.

Favorite Works:
1: Your voice, between nerves and thorns.
2018.
Pencil and acrylic on canvas mounted on board.
120x100cm
https://www.nunziopaci.it/2018/05/your-voice-between-nerves-and-thorns.html
2. Reflection of wild rose.
2016.
Oil and pencil on canvas.
70x50cm
https://www.nunziopaci.it/2016/11/reflection-of-wild-rose.html

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When visiting one of my local supermarkets I checked out the magazine aisle for any art themed ones. I came across this one called In Her Studio, it explores many female artists in their studios(hence the title) and has a few pages each of artist interviews. A lady called Liz Cooksey stood out to me for her wire creations inspired by nature. I want to in the future explore wire more and include it in my projects.

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Dan Lane
A Delicate Balance
Stainless Steel Sculpture
(seen in a gallery in Leamington Spa)

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Tree trunk or a woman?

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Tree trunk or hand?

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Tree trunks or arms?

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Tree trunk or a human?

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Tree trunk or skull?

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Bush or arms holding up a bush?

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Branch and flowers, or a hand touching flowers?

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Growing flowers - Timelapse

Notes:
For this I wanted to include a skeleton, but I couldn’t get my hands on a model in time. What I would like to do in the future is buy a model and incorporate it into my installation. This would show humans and nature together, I would combine the vines into the skeleton and make it look “overgrown” as nature takes over us.

Using pre bought artificial flowers, I freehanded the positioning of this piece and used masking tape to keep it attached to the wall. Other items I used were real sticks from my garden.

I did this because I wanted to show a “growing” time period of how life progresses. Similar to which a human does. I want to express this more with maybe a growing flower in the future.

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Close ups

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Reference

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Skull tree
Pencil
A5
Unfinished

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Blind continuous line peonies
Fine line
A4

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Throughout my ongoing studies I have tried to keep drawings I don’t like instead of getting rid of them. This is incredibly hard for me as I’m such a perfectionist when it comes to my art.
To tackle this I have just let myself take the photo and upload them here and just forget about them.
Over time it has helped me not be so hard on my work even if to me it isn’t “perfect”.

I have drawn some studies of different aspects of what I want to include in an final image, or installation. I found references online and used these to help me understand the different angles, shadows and lighting.

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Hand reference
(My own)

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Floral
Pencil on paper
A5

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Red Flowers
Photograph
Paige Newman

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Hand Reference
(my own)

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Peonies

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Peonies close up