Krishal Arora
Life Drawings 1
Life Drawings 2
Life Drawings 3
Simple life drawings using my roomate as the model.
Peckham Graffiti abstract
Peckham Graffiti abstract 2
Peckham Graffiti abstract 3
Peckham Site Visit photos
Peckham Graffiti. For the first abstract, I used mix media to build up shapes reminiscent of letters.
Drape of satin reference
Chiaroscuro of hanging cloth 1
Chiaroscuro of hanging cloth 1 variations
Chiaroscuro of hanging cloth 2
Rag only, no rubber
Chiaroscuro of hanging cloth 2 variations
Life drawings converted into repeat patterns 1
Life drawings converted into repeat patterns 2
Peckham graffiti abstract 4
Peckham graffiti abstract 5
Peckham graffiti abstract 6
Graffiti abstract pattern 1
Graffiti abstract pattern 2
Graffiti abstract pattern 3
Graffiti abstract pattern 4
Floral pattern from cloth drawing 1
Floral pattern from cloth drawing 2
Reflection
Life drawings 1 was particularly successful to me, I brushed the chalk in a way that added obscurity to the sketch and it feels to me as being representative of the atma or soul. Life drawings 2 forms an interesting pattern, this one was particularly hard as I asked Jacob to walk around in a circle and I sketched him in positions as he walked. The squiggles I did in the moment add an animated feeling to the photo, and adds to the movement of his figure around the page. although I think the use of charcoal in this is too harsh and it could be a softer blend of the colours I used instead.
Peckham graffiti abstract 1 in particular was slightly inspired by a mixed media artist named Etienne Gelinas who explores harsh mathematical lines against softer circular ones. I would like to further experiment with collating and using bleach to create even more interest and texture. In second abstract the use of interesting media here in particular allowed me to do something different in comparison to the rest of my work. The matte stitching on shiny acetate produces a nice clash. The colours are particularly bold, and could be reigned in slightly to create a more atmospheric piece. The addition of pattern paper from dress patterns was more successful in abstract 4 than in 5.
My first chiaroscuro was initially inspired by creative drawing by Asuncion. I used a luminescent magenta, using a rag to first sketch out the form. The soft brush of the rag created an interesting texture as I sketched the cloth. Overall it was successful, although I felt the piece was too dark and not fluorescent enough. In my second chiaroscuro, I used a different textured paper, which helped create obscurity and ambiguity. I used the rag more harshly this time to create a lighter contrast against the charcoal. Although the piece was more luminous, the colour choice of the paper was not as interesting as the paper for my first chiaroscuro. With both I played around with different lighting to produce different colours and effects. The warmer lights gave a softer yet heavier more cumbersome impression whereas the cooler lights gave a sharper and lighter impression.
I should more with wet media, eg. Gouache.
13th November 2024 @ 8:16 pm
Review from Nanami
I really enjoyed seeing all your work, I love them all!
I strongly feel that your strength is the use of colours in your work. I think all your work has a strong power that is created by vivid colours. Your use of colour is incredibly free and imaginative. While it appears as though you paint with complete freedom, it’s clear that you pay meticulous attention to colour selection and also colour combination. I’m deeply impressed by your colour choices, but beyond that, the unique and abstract style of your paintings makes them a joy to view. It’s fascinating to observe how you perceive things, interpret them in your own way, and employ thoughtful techniques to visualise those interpretations. Your artwork invites the viewer to ponder what aspects of the subject captivated you the most. This distinctive style, which stirs various emotions and inspires reflection, is undeniably one of your greatest strengths.
You have thoughtfully combined various materials, such as paper and paint, to create your work, which is truly wonderful. However, I look forward to seeing you explore an even broader range of mediums, like magazine clippings or newspaper elements. Using a rich variety of materials would enhance your delicate yet bold and imaginative style, bringing out even more of the unique charm that you possess.
Viewing your striking paintings brings to mind the avant-garde art of Russia. Are you familiar with Wassily Kandinsky? I feel there’s a shared sense of freedom and vibrancy between your work and his. Speaking of colour, Sonia Delaunay also comes to mind—her use of colour is bold and full of life. Exploring the works of modern artists like these could be an incredible source of inspiration for you. Many masterpieces of modern art can be seen in places like the Tate Modern. Even browsing through their collection online can introduce you to a vast array of artistic styles. I believe that viewing these works will help make your own drawing style even more unique and distinctive. You are truly brimming with talent, and I’m genuinely excited to see how your creative journey unfolds in the future.
14th November 2024 @ 2:18 pm
After looking through your work I can really see how much effort you put into this project. The use of colour throughout your drawings also reflect how you have followed the brief well. The bright colours of the graffiti art you produced are a perfect depiction of what it looked like in the photos, you perfectly captured that energy.
I also really enjoyed your use of different mediums, it looks as if you used oil pastels for you first sets of drawings and then some sort of graphite for your second set of drawings of the satin cloth. I found it really interesting when looking through your chiaroscuro art, I have never seen this technique before so it felt inspiring when looking through your designs using this technique.
When looking through your ‘talking pattern’ work I enjoyed the use of repeat patterns created from your previous drawings, and liked seeing the cloth drawing be turned into flower shapes. My favourite out of these outcomes was the first abstract graffiti pattern you created, the colours worked really well together and could definitely see this being used as a textiles fabric, outside of this fabric, even on something like bus seats.
Although you used various mediums, perhaps next time try looking into using a more wide variation, I think this would allow you to further explore the amazing colours that it seems you love working with.