The Last Lecture

The Annunciation

A comparison between the Ustyug Annunciation, 12th Century and Edward Knippers Annunciation, 21st Century

     At the beginning of this week's lecture, I announced, "Today is the last art history lecture for the school year." The announcement was met with mixed reviews. The lecture: Contemporary Art, beginning with Damien Hirst, concluding with Banksy. 

The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living

Damien Hirst

Graffiti Removal Hotline

Banksy

     Our series began last August with cave art in France and ended Thursday with building art in England- full circle. it seems... there is something about walls that cry, "Paint me!"

Resting during a still-life drawing

     This week, Allison Meyer finished her Serigraph (Screen Print). It is always a joy to see a new piece of art come together. Allison, who loves to bake, chose cupcakes as the subject matter for her latest print. First she baked and iced the cupcakes.

     Next, Allison arranged and photographed the cupcakes (with a little help from her friends). After transferring the drawing to her screen, she began the arduous process of pulling and blocking- one color at a time.

Twelve States

     Naming a new piece is always important. Initially Allison titled the print, Tower of Cupcakes. After realizing she pulled thirteen colors, she decided on the title, Baker's Dozen.

Baker's Dozen

Serigraph

Allison Meyer

     Allison's next print should be equally amazing (and delicious).