Comparison Between Sally Smart And Glen Skien
Introduction:
Dimension in art is about the subtleties, levels of discovery and perception for the observer. Sally Smart and Glen Skien are two Australian artists who excel in their implementation of dimension.
Sally Smart was born in South Australia and is currently stationed in Melbourne where she studied at the Victorian College of Arts and the University of Melbourne.
Glen Skien was trained as a printmaker in Townsville, but spent most of his time in Mackay. He is currently situated in Brisbane.
Sally Smart’s art is inspired by the historical identity of women in society, however it tends to always look new, as though it remains relevant today. Her work is created using traditional methods that were the typical jobs women did roles of women through their art, like sewing, collage, stitching, etc.. (Vaaus)
Glen Skein does large prints, cut-out dioramas, small cigar-tins filled with bits and pieces. Mostly his art looks very weathered, as though it has been sitting in an attic …show more content…
The various uses of texture amplifies the organic, overgrown nature of the piece, adding to a sense of originality and personality.
Skien’s work from “All the Things I Could Have Told You About Birds” conveys a sense of demise with the smooth texture of the tin box contrasted against the coarse rust and wear of age. The contents of the box look as though they have been preserved from another era adding to a sense of intrigue.
Compare and Contrast
Both works have an aged appearance, while one (Smart’s work) has more of an unkept feel, Skein’s bird-in-a-box looks like a container of personal trinkets, which might carry different meanings depending on the
Dimension in art is about the subtleties, levels of discovery and perception for the observer. Sally Smart and Glen Skien are two Australian artists who excel in their implementation of dimension.
Sally Smart was born in South Australia and is currently stationed in Melbourne where she studied at the Victorian College of Arts and the University of Melbourne.
Glen Skien was trained as a printmaker in Townsville, but spent most of his time in Mackay. He is currently situated in Brisbane.
Sally Smart’s art is inspired by the historical identity of women in society, however it tends to always look new, as though it remains relevant today. Her work is created using traditional methods that were the typical jobs women did roles of women through their art, like sewing, collage, stitching, etc.. (Vaaus)
Glen Skein does large prints, cut-out dioramas, small cigar-tins filled with bits and pieces. Mostly his art looks very weathered, as though it has been sitting in an attic …show more content…
The various uses of texture amplifies the organic, overgrown nature of the piece, adding to a sense of originality and personality.
Skien’s work from “All the Things I Could Have Told You About Birds” conveys a sense of demise with the smooth texture of the tin box contrasted against the coarse rust and wear of age. The contents of the box look as though they have been preserved from another era adding to a sense of intrigue.
Compare and Contrast
Both works have an aged appearance, while one (Smart’s work) has more of an unkept feel, Skein’s bird-in-a-box looks like a container of personal trinkets, which might carry different meanings depending on the