The Surrealism movement of the 1920’s based much of their aesthetic premise on the concept of placing familiar things out of context. Painters like Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte often brought totally unexpected subjects together. For this assignment, I would like you to look at the work of Belgium artist, Ben Goossens. He is a contemporary digital surrealist who has emulated Rene Magritte in many of his works.
*Post two images of Ben Goossens’ work (OR some other surrealist artist) to your blog before winter break. Look for images that you find are intriguing juxtapositions. This will give you a good taste for surrealism. Notice how the entire image is enhanced to create a mood.
*For your project, you will need to develop 3 surreal images. Invent relationships which defy or play with reality. Using your Photoshop skills, you will merge at least three of your own photos. There should be a definite reason for the merge—this is not random and it should not appear like a scrapbook.
TIPS:
-You can include use a PS special effects tutorial for this project (I'd drop the last project for you)
-Consider humor as an important function of art.
-Cannot think of anything? Consider using a metaphor for inspiration (“it’s raining cats and dog”) -Don't forget about being inspired by Rene Magritte or Salvador Dali
-Consider humor as an important function of art.
-Cannot think of anything? Consider using a metaphor for inspiration (“it’s raining cats and dog”) -Don't forget about being inspired by Rene Magritte or Salvador Dali
GRADED ON:
-Quality of student photos
-Photoshop skills (blending layers, correcting lighting, etc)
-Attention to theme (all parts are related and contribute to theme...not a random scapbook appearance)
-Creativity/Degree of difficulty
-Design of Composition
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