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12473381 — 2024-04-23 15:31:38 UTC

Yinka Shonibare is a British Nigerian artist who created "The Swing" in 2001. This art is a three-dimensional sculptural installation that is a reinterpretation of a traditional painting scene by Fragonard. Shonibare's version features a life-sized mannequin dressed in a brightly printed suit placed on a swing with string, fake leaves and a hanging branch. The sculpture has real branches with fake leaves and is supported by flowers on the floor.

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12473381 — 2024-04-23 15:33:29 UTC

The maize cob artwork is a gold-silver alloy corncob sculpture that was found in the courtyard of one of the most important Inka temples, the Qorikancha, located in the capital city of Cusco. This sculpture is a representation of a ripe ear of corn breaking through its husk. It features individual kernels of corn coming from the cob, nestled in metallic leaves. The Inka metalsmiths expertly combined silver and copper to mimic both the internal and external components of actual corn. The ears of corn on the stalk are hollow, delicate, and life-sized.

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12473381 — 2024-04-23 15:35:26 UTC

The Scream is a painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, created in 1893. It is one of the most famous works of modern art and a canonical piece in the art nouveau style. The painting depicts an agonized face in front of a swirling, blood-red sky, with two figures walking away in the background. The central figure’s face is distorted into a primal image of fear, symbolizing the anxiety of the human condition.

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12473381 — 2024-04-23 15:46:14 UTC

“Lying with the Wolf” is a work on paper created by the American artist Kiki Smith between 2000 and 2002. This piece features a female reclining alongside a wolf, symbolizing a bonding between human and animal. The artwork reflects Smith’s exploration of various themes such as her fascination with the natural world, religious narratives, and mythology.

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12473381 — 2024-04-23 15:54:14 UTC

The painting Fruit and Insects is a still life created by the Dutch artist Rachel Ruysch. This artwork features a cluster of fruit and creatures on a mossy, muddy ground, showcasing Ruysch’s talent in capturing the vibrancy and detail of natural elements.

My Process

12473381 — 2024-04-23 15:59:08 UTC

On Tuesday evening, I walked to the store with my mom to buy some fruit. I then went in my backyard to arrange the fruit in an organized pattern that mimicked the one depicted in the painting.

My Process

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:03:48 UTC

My dog Harper is very lazy, so it wasn't difficult to lay down beside her for the photo to be taken by my mom.

My Process

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:08:12 UTC

During my trip to the store, I also bought corn and propped it up against a wall in order to depict the form shown in the actual statue.

My Process

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:10:36 UTC

On Tuesday, I went to the park with my friend to recreate the form of The Swing on my local swing set. I had her take multiple live photos of me and chose the best one.

My Process

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:11:51 UTC

I evaluated the facial expressions depicted in The Scream and tried my best to recreate them by propping up my phone and taking multiple timer photos.

Why Did I Choose This Piece?

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:13:03 UTC

The composition of this piece has always interested me, and it seemed like it would be extremely fun to recreate.

Why Did I Choose This Piece?

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:13:08 UTC

The wolf featured in the piece looks similar to my dog and is quite similar in size, therefore I figured it would be cool to get it as accurate as possible.

Why Did I Choose This Piece?

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:13:11 UTC

One of the first ancient pieces I learned about was this figure, and it has been stuck in my head ever since.

Why Did I Choose This Piece?

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:13:19 UTC

I have always been extremely drawn to contemporary pieces such as this one, and this particular piece is very emotional, so I thought it would be interesting to put my own spin on it.

Why Did I Choose This Piece?

12473381 — 2024-04-23 16:13:25 UTC

This particular piece is what got me into art in the first place. I've always admired the mediums used, and I think it would be very fun to recreate.

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