How Much Is That Painting in the Window?

Ink Vein

2012/2013

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Eric Hurtgen
speaking to the students

"Work with good people.
It makes your work better."
Eric Hurtgen

     Artist/Musician Eric Hurtgen shared his thoughts Thursday-the final speaker for the year. Eric said,

“Information creates calluses on our mind that can lead to cynicism.” 

To combat this thought, I believe educators are called not to provide students with answers, but rather challenge them with better questions.

Here are a few questions for my students:

     What are you trying to say? For what purpose?

     Is your work inviting (from which side does the

            door open) or, does it say, “Go away!” ?

     Does your piece show good use of material or

            is it wasteful?

     Is what you are trying to say valid?

     Is your work a statement or a conversation?

     Does your work allow room for the viewer to participate?

IN THE NEWS

Number 19
Jackson Pollock

Wednesday of this week, Number 19 by American artist Jackson Pollock sold for $58.4 million at Christie's auction house, a new record for Pollock. The painting had an estimated value of $25,000,000-$35,000,000.

New Student Work

Hand Forged Knives

(from railroad spikes)

Cuinn McDermott
Cuinn is a Blacksmith Apprentice

Marker
Rachel Levi

Serigraph

Darian Bolten

Marker
Nick Nunziata

Origami
Elizabeth Hemingway

Watercolor
Emma Carter





A brief film from Christie's-

Here are a few student films produced this week-

By Will Vogel-

Will Vogel's World Travels from Good Day on Vimeo.

By Sara Ofenloch-

By Joy Proctor and Sebastian Bienert-

The Path from Good Day on Vimeo.

And, a short film from Mr. Carter-

 

Another Year Ended

"Humility is silent confidence."

Eric Hurtgen

from 25 things I've Learned In My 35 Years

Another school year has come to a close and already I am considering project ideas. 2010/2011 was an amazing blur of paint and photo chemicals, clay and printmaking ink. Now that the dust has settled (literally) I've been reflecting on the goodness of God and the way He chooses to bless people by using other people. Today, two specific people came to mind- Eric Hurtgen and Dennis Rayfield.

Eric Hurtgen was Trinity's final guest speaker for the year. He blessed the students by sharing a talk titled 25 Things I've Learned In My 35 Years. It was a moment of beauty. A quote from St. Philip Neri (16th century) is appropriate, "The Lord grants in a moment what we may have been unable to obtain in dozens of years."

Dennis Rayfield (father of Chris, a graduate this year) and I have developed an ongoing conversation regarding photography. He and I 'remember the days', the golden era when cameras actually contained film. Through the generosity of Dennis, Trinity Art now has a 4x5 view camera, with accoutrements, and a film enlarger.  Plans are underway to have a full-fledged, traditional darkroom next school year.

Thank you Eric. Thank you Dennis. Your gifts touch eternity.

For a good how-to article titled You Only Need 5 Things to Make Your Own Home Studio, click here.

 

Seroco Camera and Accesories

circa 1910

 

Besseler 23-C Enlarger

with lens, filters and paper