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Hi :)

My name is Bridget Capano and I am a third-year Communications student here at Monmouth. I was originally a Business Administration major with a concentration in Marketing, but I am not a math person at all and found myself more interested in comm so I switched and absolutely love it! As far as careers go, I am open to anything but am leaning towards something in the television/radio industry.

I've been surrounded by art all of my life and my favorite artist is my father Pete Capano (super biased, I know). I also find myself fascinated by mid-century modern and abstract works. My favorite painters/printmakers are Claude Monet and Hokusai. Something about the serenity of their works stays with me.

Something that I am passionate about in life is animals and animal welfare. I love taking care of pets, feeding wildlife, and helping critters whenever and however I can.

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1- reflective

This piece feels aural (reminds me of the northern lights) and I like the intended movement of the boat.

2- Cold

The medium is on stone which gives off a cold vibe and the figure is composed of hard lines which also adds to that cold vibe for me.

3- Broken

This work reminds me of a broken mirror. There are multiple scenes broken up by lines.

4- Chaos

This work is full of color, life, and movement. I really like how each line draws my eyesight to a different part of the image.

5-Disenchantment

Something about this image feels somber and innocent. There is a lot of unused space.

6- Full

This painting is my favorite one so far. I love the usage of foreground, middleground and background and the use of shading in each portion.

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Several Circles- When I look at this work, I feel on edge. It makes me feel very small and insignificant as the image reminds me of a vast galaxy. The colors are varied with a good mix of warm and cool tones, yet the shapes are all circular. This makes me think that the image connects to the theme of community. Although each circle has a different color/ size, they are all still circles and each contribute to the overall composition of the work.

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I would describe the figures in the painting as women. They appear to be naked which makes me think that maybe they are models or it is a brothel scene. The eyes of each figure are slightly different, but appear to be sunken in and have a sense of bewilderment to them. I sense a sad, lifeless mood when looking at this painting. The content of the unhappy/expressionless women definitely contributes to this mood.

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Before: Initially, I was incredibly nervous to sketch this painting. I was concerned about my technique and accurately depicting the scene. i had very low expectations for my sketch.

After: Finding the center of the image was helpful, but also frustrating because I knew that I was off-center from the original photo. Simplifying the shapes really helped me to better immerse myself in the image and understand the overall composition. Thinking about my sketch as an entirely different entity and allowing myself to almost "remix" the image through my discovery helped me with my confidence throughout.

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'Blue Poles' could be described by the principles of rhythm, balance, and emphasis.

Rhythm is created by the pattern and placement of the poles that replicate movement. Balance is seen by the symmetry of having four poles on both the left and right sides of the image. Emphasis is used to create focus on the poles using the warm tones behind the poles.

Personally, I think the painting is confusing and hectic.

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It is difficult to figure out what the subject matter represents since it is so busy and abstract. My best guess would be that the image is representing some type of urban community. The road in the center of work along with the patterned objects that look like electrical towers. I could also see this image representing hiding in plain sight since the bust silhouettes are partially hidden/covered on the left, center, and right of the image. I could really see this image representing any type of busy environment.

This image is full of the elements of art. The element that sticks out the most to me is pattern/rhythm. Not only are there tiny patterns sprawled throughout the piece, but the geometric shapes that break up the work also come together to make a pattern and gives the eyes places to move around. Along with pattern, this image is also full of color and shading. There are many colors throughout the image with different hues and values. I found it difficult to recreate the image in in black and white as I am not the best at shading and there is a ton of shading used in the picture.

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I feel that any found object cannot just be described as art. In my opinion, art requires not only a purpose for existence, but also some type of technical ability. Looking at a urinal with a signature on it does not evoke nearly as much thought or emotion as one of the works of Monet or Picasso does. Art is in the eye of the beholder, and although some may resonate with the works described as "found objects," I simply do not. Now with that being said, it doesn't mean that found objects are illegitimate and should never be seen as art. I think that adding everyday items or different levels to a work can be great, but simply sticking a wheel on a stool does not have any soul or passion to it, and cannot in good faith be described as a work of art.

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At first glance, this sculpture reminds me of a feather or a quill. It's gold and incredibly sleek, which makes me think that it is representing something regal or expensive. It lacks much detail. I like the base of this work. It almost looks like it should tip over since it gets larger as it moves upward.

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Reflect on the quote against Picasso's late work from the BBC film: 

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Reflect on the quote against Picasso's late work from the BBC film: 

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"The incoherent scrawls of a frenetic old man in the antechamber of death."

Consider the implications of this critique –– share your thoughts on whether you agree or disagree with it. How does Picasso's late work challenge or reinforce traditional notions of creativity? What about old age and career? What insights or emotions do you derive from Picasso's late work?

I disagree with the quote from the BBC film on Picasso’s later works. I feel that my opinion resonates more strongly with this quote from Roberta Smith: “Contrary to decades of received opinion, Picasso didn’t skitter irretrievably into an abyss of kitsch, incoherence or irrelevance after this or that high-water mark.” Picasso’s later works embodied his incredible lifetime of strong feelings and global experiences, reflecting his inner power by depicting true artistic liberation in the face of public aversion. Picasso is such an influential artist because of his immense credit for redefining art repeatedly. He does this again in his last “era” of work, revealing his final metamorphosis of freedom and acceptance in life that critics simply could not comprehend at the time.

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1. Other than their use of hieroglyphics and mummification, what do you know about the Ancient Egyptians?

Honestly, not much. I find the pyramids incredibly interesting, and I know that the Egyptians relied on nature and worshipped the moon. I've seen various theories about the Ancient Egyptians, but none with any backing or viable sustenance. I am enthusiastic about learning more!

2. Study this scene from the Egyptian Book of the Dead. How would you describe the way the figures are represented? Use three different observations.

The figures are represented in a magical way, depicting mystical creatures such as a wolf man, a gemini woman, and even a bird. Anubis, the wolf man, is a guide to the underworld. Knowing this makes me think that the scene is depicting a purgatory-esque time, with the scales depicting the balance of good and evil. The figures are flat, warm-toned, and vary in sizes. The hieroglyphs span the entire work.

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1. My perception of the role of an artist has become more fluid after taking this course. Growing up with an artist as a father and experiencing endless shows and galleries, I’ve always had this idea of an artist being somewhat elite. Work had to be precise and nearly perfect or else it would get torn apart during critiques. This class, however, has changed my mind about the role of an artist and what constitutes quality artwork. I’ve described my artistic inclination in the past as merely that– an inclination and nothing more. I could never call myself an artist because I wasn’t skilled, so I would instead just say I was creative or art-adjacent. Exploring the techniques and backgrounds of artists such as Picasso, Leger, and Foucault have broadened my definition of art. Works don’t have to be closely aligned with reality, in fact some of the best works are completely abstract and purposely skewed. This class has not only affected my definition of art but my artistic identity. I am an artist. No, I’m not Michaelangelo but I don’t have to be– my specific skill set does not make me any less creative, it makes me unique.

2. When I learned that we were drawing in this class I was terrified. I have a fine motor disability that has hindered my artistic abilities in the past and even affected my art grades as a little kid. But once I started drawing I realized that there is a huge difference between drawing for the sake of drawing and drawing to understand. It didn’t matter that my drawing of “The Scream” was humorously inaccurate because the act of drawing let me analyze the work intimately. It gave me a better understanding of just how impressive these works are. Our classes on perspective and spacing have helped me tremendously skill-wise though. I have never been one for small details and accurate spacing, but this class has taught me relatively easy ways to determine perspective and scale.

3. The most significant lesson that I've learned from this class is that art is subjective. Some of the works that I loved were other students’ least favorites. Some works that I found hideous were important to others. One of the hardest roles of an artist is to relate to the audience without words. Seeing how varied works and their impacts can be has changed my perspective greatly.