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Alfonso Fernandez, “During the Night,” 2019, acrylic pigments on canvas, 48x32 inches 

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gallery visit in place of Krystle Lemonias’s talk 

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gallery visit in place of Krystle Lemonias’s talk 

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I (very unfortunately D:) missed Lemonias’s talk on 3/14 since I had an opening at the Chesapeake Arts Center. On 3/16 I visited Zo Gallery to see works on view by Alfonso Fernandez and Andrew Paul Keiper.
Fernandez was there the day I visited and we were able to discuss the captivating nature of his haunting imagery, which tackled the effects of migration and displacement and how that very negatively effects families and people that seek a new life, and how this is grossly underrepresented in American society.
The effects of war and targeted cultural violence highlight these dark outcomes, and is highlighted and complemented by Keiper’s photographs of dilapidated nature and the physical effects of war on our environment. The sound art in the space made for an apocalyptic atmosphere that was fitting with the themes of both artists’ works.

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sketchbook page for planning piece 4 - it’s possible i won’t be able to get to it in this class (or i will and it will not be fully resolved/be half or so finished by the senior exhibition), but would certainly be an idea for future reference 

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continuation of piece 2, sketchbook planning for pieces 3 and 4, sketch and first colors for piece 3

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piece 2 as presented in crit 2

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furthered progress on piece 1, heavy-bodied gesso textures and paint applications on piece 2

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Erin Fostel, A decade of memories, Charcoal and graphite on dyed muslin, 2023

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this is so recent and unlike any of her usual work!!!! it’s so cool!!!

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J. M. Giordano, Mary’s Scrapbook, taken in Dundalk, MD, Archival digital print, 2005

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Phaan Howng, T-1000 Snakes On A Plain, Acrylic and acrylic gouache on linen, 2022

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exhibition visit - BmoreArt Connect+Collect Gallery, City of Artists 1

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exhibition visit - BmoreArt Connect+Collect Gallery, City of Artists 1

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i did not take a selfie at the opening because i felt way too awkward doing so (i felt awkward enough taking the pictures i did since it was a bit crowded), but i will post pictures i personally took featuring the other artists’ work. it was the very first show at this newly opened space and was a very lively and fun environment. this show is the first of a series of three exhibitions featuring locally based and celebrated baltimore artists, with a full length book detailing their significance to baltimore. the artists featured in this show were joe m. giordano, phaan howng, and erin fostel. i already look to phaan howng as she is inspiring for me to look at for my own work, but her large paintings were full of immense depth and vibrant colors compared to looking at images online. i’m also already familiar with erin fostel’s intricately beautiful charcoal drawings, they were on another level to witness in person as well. joe m. giordano is an artist i was not familiar with before attending. he mainly photographs the fall of the steel industry through decaying factories in black and white.
the way we can see how each artist physically views the world is intriguing to comprehend through their work. it was fascinating to see their works in person as each artist accomplishes their respective crafts very well, all offering different perspectives to art-making!

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piece 1 as presented in crit 1

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i forgot to take a picture of just the textures without paint 

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gessoed textures with addition of paint

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additional textures before gesso

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basic outline/sketch for piece 2

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additional outlines, textures, fabric, heavy gesso buildup, and canvas strip weaving

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first two piece surfaces prepped - gessoed paper on the left is 5’7 x 4’, gessoed paper on the right is 5’ x 4’

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piece 1 sketched out - paper is 5’7 x 4’

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initial sketches for first two pieces. surfaces for first two pieces are prepped (gesso on paper). piece 1 sketched out