Showing posts with label cindy sherman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cindy sherman. Show all posts

Friday, 20 April 2012

More misc. research

After our class discussion yesterday, I've had a sudden surge of ideas for my Research Project, or at least, things I can look into and think about. The first is this statue, 'Ganymede and Jupiter' by Bertel Thorvaldsen. I'm definately not the expert on myths, but I love the interaction between the bird and person, so it's something I'll take a deeper look into.


Another idea that popped into my head while making my wings was masks (or beaks). I came across this really cool owl mask, which might be a possible, if I decide to create a narrative. 


While thinking of masks, I remembered the ball scene in the cult favourite 'Labyrinth'. I loved the costumes, and distinctly remember the elaborate masquerade masks. It's something I'll have to re-watch, if not just for that part of the film.

Jannette Beckman (part of a collaboration, including Riita Ikoten)

After discussing my project idea with one of my tutors, she suggested two Photographers to me: Cindy Sherman, and Riita Ikoten. Riita is perhaps the more relevant artist to me, and although the image isn't strictly about my topic, I love the animal/beastly feel it gives off, and it might be something I want to replicate in my own Photography.