Dear Rappers,
2a.
Jeannie Baker's technique, using the medium, collage is
very interesting! Her collage pictures are extremely
detailed and a finished book takes about three years.
She uses light and shadows to make
it realistic and it works.It has a 3-D, real-life effect.
She uses natural materials. They are treated, then given
a fine spray of oil paint for colour. Perspective is gained
with the objects being rounded at the front.
The human characters are made as lifelike as possible.
The human story is emphasised by the objects on the
windowsill.
In the environmental theme of the story a lot of improvements
occur, such as the local residents wanting to renew the local,
native vegetation. Also the reader can notice the improvements
in air qualityand people trying to regenerate the visual environment
by taking down the advertising signs.
2b.
Collage as a medium is used in "Refugees" as well, but in this
book the shapes are big and bold so the reader can easily understand
the devastation of the ducks home and the dangers in finding a new
home. The simple shapes used bring a quick realization of the
difficult situation the ducks are in and the reader has great sympathy
for them.
In advertisements, in magazines, the collages are simple in shape so the
audience can quickly get the message, usually with a sense of humour.
For example, "Bob the Builder" in New Idea; "5 Serves of Vegies and 2
Serves of Fruit" a community health message; "Bag of Bones" an ad.
for twisties.
We looked at websites where artists displayed their collage pictures. We
were challenged to understand why the artist had arranged the collage
in a particular way and what it really meant!
Bye from,
Glenhaven Rappers
