The following 16 posts are for the class' DECONSTRUCTED SELF PORTRAITS. Responses should  take into account: 1) the piece itself (with parameters, see below), 2) the artist statement, and 3) their relationship to each other.

You have ALL of the elements we have discussed in other projects to this point (formal/ conceptual elements, frame, materials, tools, narrative, etc) to discuss the work. IS THIS PIECE DECONSTRUCTED? HOW? DOES THAT MATTER TO THE VISUAL/ AESTHETIC INTEGRITY OF THE OVERALL PIECE? Be smart with your responses.

Think about the statement--WHAT is being said, along with HOW it is stated (even things as basic as grammar and writing can be taken into account). Does this connect with the work? Does the statement itself strengthen/ weaken the work presented? Is there enough being said to actually give you information and clarity?

Parameters:

~Must have at least four surfaces/layers to work on (deconstructed frame/ surface/ materials)
~Must incorporate (but not limited to) acrylic paint
~Must incorporate at least one figurative element from life
~Must have artist statement