In my art history classes, I have always found it interesting how engaging the viewer can symbolize so many things. In the Renaissance, for a woman to confront the viewer straight on meant she was a prostitute. Leonardo Di Vinci broke this mold by painting a well known artisocrat, Ginevra de' Benci. Well known and admired for her intellect, this woman is directly confronting the viewer, something you just didn't do back then.
This is what I am basing my final project on- confronting the viewer. My subject are my kids from work and my friends from school- two major aspects of my life during my time at Stonehill College.
I am also focusing on portraiture because I felt I did not capture it enough to satisfy my in our assignment.
I will include a mixture of children and friends and one self-portrait. I am also saying that this confrontation can be seen at any age. I found that the kids have a stronger, more intense look than the those my age. I really like the direction my project is taking and I'm excited to see how it turns out.
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