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.

http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/owl-mask

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.

 

Misc. research - 18th March 2012

When discussing my project with one of my tutors, he suggested many different things I could research - artists, plays, myths etc. One of the most famous myths involving flight is Icarus. While looking into artwork of Icarus, I  came across this painting, which has since become one of my favourites. I find the wings simply stunning.

Herbert James Draper - Lament for Icarus - 1898

Also while searching, I came across the street artist elbow-toe, whose work is unlike any street art I've ever seen before. I love the mark making. I'll have to look into their work more.

elbow-toe - Icarus

http://myloveforyou.typepad.com/my_love_for_you/2008/06/qa-w-elbowtoe.html 

Other things my tutor mentioned were the film 'Birdy' (1984) which sounds just my kind of film, and if I can find it I'll watch it, and the work of artist Leonard Baskin, who draws birds.

Crow - Leonard Baskin

Within the subject of flight there are so many things I could look at and research - its just a matter of picking and choosing what I think will help my work, and what I find is relevant to me.