Blown Away Art Challenge 3/6

Art Prompts

 

 

I’m here with a fun extension of the Netflix glass-blowing competition show – Blown Away. Watching the show gave me wild ideas of finding a glass-blowing studio and filling my home with amazing handmade glass! When I got serious with myself (and the logistics!) I realised that fantasy firmly falls in the ‘probably-not-likely-to-eventuate’ realm!

I wanted to make sure the creative fire, lit by the show, was still put to good use! The aim of this post is to allow us to join in on the weekly challenges, no matter what creative realm we play in 🙂

 

RULES

Loose rules to approach the weekly challenges!
1) Watch an episode – pausing once the judges explain the theme.  Allow around 15 minutes to come up with an idea – this is based roughly on what appears to happen on the show!
2) Complete the challenge before watching the rest of the show but if you want to watch the show first I promise I won’t call you out for cheating 🙂
3) Try and stick to the time length given on the show

CHALLENGE

“For this challenge we want you to take the over-the-top energy found under the big top and create a circus-themed piece of art.”

Length: 4.5 hours
Evaluation Criteria: Design/Concept/Technical Skill

MY CHALLENGE

I wanted to capture the essence of the circus from the twirling movements, star performer, round circus tent, harlequin diamonds, bright colours, trampoline, and a flaming hoop!

Critique

Season three, episode six, had resident judge Katherine Gray, alongside Miranda Tempest (circus owner and performer). Lots of praise this week in regards to the use of vivid colours, texture, employing recognisable circus motifs, and telling a story that closely aligned with the artist’s own narrative. Negative criticism was given when an element of a piece was distracting or not carefully constructed.

My own critique: I’m going to give myself big props for going with the actual challenge theme of taking the ‘over-the-top energy’ of the circus and making an artwork.  I choose recognisable motifs and bright colours so overall I think I’d score quite high this week.  It was funny to finish watching the episode and see a contestant had also done the flame hoop.  I would have potentially been scored down for not pushing my technical skills!