Bruce Nauman: I honestly found his art kind of strange, and he himself just seemed like a very reserved person. I'm not sure whether I was enraptured by his work, or just terrified.
Kerry James Marshall: The way he portrays African Americans, it's very different than you'd see anywhere else. Also, his work has sort of a pop art feel to it.
Maya Lin: I thought the way she mixed up art and architecture. It was really fresh and I just wish that you would see buildings or parks around here, or just in more places, that are more artistic, and not just designed to be functional only. Things need to be pretty too. :)
Louise Bourgeois: I believe she is French, which is pretty cool! Her hand sculptures are extremely graceful, and VERy expressive. The black color really stands out, it's just gorgeous.
Also, her history is very interesting, the way her mother didn't want her to touch a needle, instead she encouraged her to pursue her art, so have a career. So I find that very inspirational.
The way that we perceive ourselves and others around us is influenced by so many things. Different experiences will affect the way that you see yourself, the way that I see myself. But a lot of times, I think that the way we actually see ourselves, is not what we give others the impression of. Deep down, probably in your subconscious you see yourself in a different light, than what you are consciously aware of.
I'm not sure if that makes sense...
IF I were to draw my self portrait once again, it wouldn't be just the contour of my cheeks, or eyes. It wouldn't be just a straight line, or a curved one. Every shadow, every dip and rise would be filled with...a different meaning. The style would vary, skin wouldn't be the same color, eyes wouldn't be the same shapes, a mouth could both be smiling and grimacing all at the same time. That's how I would represent myself, me. And no longer would I be staring out blankly, I'd try and draw all the unspoken words and hidden thoughts. I'd try to get you to understand ME.
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