CONTEMPORARY ART AND DESIGN AND THE GROTESQUE.

(After discussing my research project with John Spencer, this is the title I have decided to use for my research project)






WHAT?
I am going to research Contemporary Art and Design which explores 'the human condition' using the grotesque, on artists/designers who base their work on how they interpret the world around them. I would like to create some sculptures and/or photography based on these ideas to show what I have learned from the research, to show my understanding of the techniques used and maybe putting it in the form of a booklet or visual essay i am not sure yet what format I am going to take. Maybe under sub headings e.g science and technology, food, emotions, terror.


WHY?
I am interested how artists and designers can grab your attention by playing on human emotions and feelings in particular using the grotesque.I decided to research this subject because I have always liked the work by Fabrica e.g Benetton ads, colors mag and the book Fabrica files. Through this I discovered the work of Margot Q Knight a photographer who creates props and digitally manipulates photos to make them look surreal but life like. One of her influences was Patricia Piccinini a sculptor.I found both their work really interesting, the techniques they used and the ideas behind them.Their work is based on how they see the world around them through their imagination. I think this will help me with my practical work because I will learn a lot about how to communicate a message and how to reach a particular audience. I will also learn some new techniques or approaches and have a go at something I haven't done before. Learn how to decode signs and symbols.