ART HISTORY POST - Martin Jimenez

     The artist movement that I feel like connects with some of my work is the Bauhaus movement that basically originated from the German Bauhaus school from 1919 - 1933. It pretty much was defined by "form follows function", minimalism, and geometric shapes. In addition, It also emphasizes legibility, utilizing sans-serif typography, strong asymmetrical grids, and primary colors to create clear, functional, and easily reproducible designs. For me the reason why I feel like Bauhaus movement connects with some of the work that I have done is because I like the idea of how the artists of the movement were able to make their work with various different key characteristics such as the use of shapes, typography, color palette, and having a well balanced layout for their design.

    These specific details are the ones that I try to thoroughly use within my design as I personally feel with these characteristics in mind, I can try to create something that can look visually appealing but also to make it look cohesive with some clarity at the same time by using minimalism and simplicity in its own form. To me using a minimalistic approach to things within my artwork creates a well balanced design and in the process it doesn't feel like its being cluttered all around.

    Furthermore, I would like to talk about this poster that was designed by Joost Schmidt a designer that was a visionary typographer and graphic designer who is best known for designing the famous poster for the 1923 Bauhaus Exhibition in Weimar, Germany. The reason for him designing this poster was to promote the school's first major public exhibition, showcasing a shift toward functionalist, geometric, and typographic design. The poster publicized the school's work to secure funding amid political pressure, aiming to prove its value to the government through a new, modern, and industrial aesthetic. I feel like my work resonates in a way to Joost Schmidt's work since I also like to use geometric shapes as well as typography. With these two key elements, I try to use these so that my work is clean, crisp while also trying to keep the message in my work clear and understandable.

My own poster design in (2023)

Joost Schmidt, poster for the Bauhaus Exhibition in Weimer, Germany (1923) 

    

"Bauhaus" Art History Post

     I chose to write about the Bauhaus movement founded by Walter Gropius starting in the early 19th century. The reason I chose Bauhaus, was because of the use of their colors, typography with their typeface Bauhaus, and the their graphic designs. I also love how they are located in Europe and I would love to go to school in Germany after looking at all of their work. This would be a part of my goal and it is to travel the world. I think the uniqueness of the use of typography and creativity in design is something just draws me to them.

    I would love to study their designs and study Bauhaus more and get inspiration from their designs. I mainly chose Bauhaus, because I think I'm starting love typography a lot more, and I been reading a lot recently, and trying to study poetry. If I can make designs focused on typography, nice colors, and poetry, I think that would be a perfect style of art for me. I feel that words, speech, expression, is overlooked and I want to make words come to life, and have a big impact. From how words are said, the figurative language behind it, symbolism, and design, this is probably the direction I want to take with my art.

"Universal Bayer" by Herbert Bayer (1925)

Gaming Event Poster (Don't have a typography only poster yet)

Art History Post

 The movement from art history I chose was Expressionism. Expressionism started and ends in 1905-1920, and it was emerged at the same time in various cities across Germany as a response to fears of a loss of truth and spirituality. The idea of it was to focus on communicating feelings in art. But it was also how artist use techniques that were meant to convey the affected emotional states of the artist reacting to the anxieties of the modern world. 

Expressionism connect to my work because in my work I want to convey that emotion that I have inside and be able to input that in my image to show viewers the message I'm welling to come across. but the thing that drawn me to this movement was how much time and hard work the artists put in their work and different technique that they all did. also how they was able to put their story, the message and how their art reflect on them. 

The image below is called Mad Woman and made by the artist called Chaim Soutine. Mad Woman was also made in two version using different woman in each of them. In this painting, Chaim use violent brushstrokes and misshape lines to communicate an unnerving tension but he also embodies the essence of the expressionist style that help create, Chaim vision of the inner torment of his sitter, which make his painting being more mysterious. Comparing his work to mine, they both connect in someways because in my art I was try to convey a mysterious vibe but also showing a type of belonging to it. 

                                        1920- Mad Woman / Artist- Chaim Soutine / oil on canvas

                                            My artwork / Digital camera 

Stephanie Rodas Art History Post

     I believe the art period that best influences my own artwork and the one I am most drawn to is Suprematism. Suprematism is described as "Suprematism focused on the application of elementary geometric forms such as the square, the cross, and the circle." and tate.org.uk describes Suprematism as, "It prioritizes 'the supremacy of pure feeling' over representational art, featuring shapes that float against white backgrounds". Some key characteristics are non-objective, geometrical, abstract, colorful, simple, and flat. Kazimir Malevich is known as one of the founders, who wanted to create art with pure form meant to be universally understandable. I love that message and goal for artwork because I believe that is really important and something I strive for myself. I believe suprematism allows for all viewers to form their own perspective of the art with no context or cultural borders. 

    One of the reasons my artwork is influenced by Suprematism is that, as the definitions say, it focuses on geometric forms and the supremacy of pure feeling. In the process of creating my art, I tend to be drawn to geometric shapes. I like for shapes to be equally spaced or abstract around my art. I also strive to dive deeper into simplicity with my artwork. I have learned that my art can make an impact by focusing on simplicity and a few elements, rather than crowding it and making it busy. I tend to believe my art always needs "something else," when in reality I need to focus on pure feelings and intention. The magazine design I made uses a variety of circular images throughout the page, in random locations. This design is also very colorful and filled with geometric shapes, similar to Nadia K. Leger's work. Léger's work is filled with shapes such as triangles, circles, and rectangles, overlapping each other and in random locations. As well as a colorful background. My artwork has Suprematism qualities, such as featuring shapes, being colorful, simple, and flat. 

                                                                                                                                                                                             

    

Stephanie Rodas, Magazine design using Adobe Illustrator, 8.5 X 11, 2026

                                                                    Nadia Khodossievitch Leger (1924)

Art History Post- Sara Kolenovic

Think about the historical movements you have studied in art history courses and seen in your art explorations. Consider the places and times of art movements and historical events. Choose one art period that specifically moves you in some way. Write 2+ paragraphs about this movement/time period including specific examples that connect or influence your work. Include an image of your work next to an image of an artwork from the movement you are referring to, and reference them in your post. Explain why you feel drawn to the movement and the work.

I feel drawn to the work Minimalism because the work is so simple yet it has a lot of value. While growing up, I did multiple styles of work and aesthetics. This may be off topic but I would have my room in a multiple different colors and I would go for any trendy style (including art) to fell fulfilled. I get overstimulated by following trends and not living up to par what I would like to achieve. I heard of this style a lot while growing up and with classmates in art class, calling this art style a "insane asylum" but for me this was honestly the most eye-capturing piece of art I could ever stumble upon to. It was finally not to much. This is why I started being minimal with my work, while conveying my meaning unless if it needed to go a little bit more than minimal—never extreme though. 

I attempt to not be minimal with colors, just with the amount of stuff I am placing upon my work. I never want my work to be a "overload" or overstimulating. I just want it to be impactful, for an example on one of my projects I am trying to as minimalistic as possible, all without overstepping the boundaries of it. I dislike complex, more rather simplicity shows more than complexity as it is hidden—meanwhile minimalism is straight to the point. There's is a photo of my recent work titled: The inner perspective versus third perspective (incomplete) in comparison to Donald Judd's work: 

 Steel, aluminum and Plexiglas, 229 x 1016 x 787 mm

Sara Kolenovic, "The inner perspective versus third perspective", 2026. (using media): 

This shows the simplicity without going to complex since I use minimalism as an inspiration to not over do it. 

Judah Artist Statement

Artist Statement

    This time in my life I'm learning a lot of new skills, and I love to try new things. I realized the case for me is, whatever project I am interested on or passionate about, I will do it to the best of my ability. Since I love Jesus Christ so much, if I am making art around Him I honestly think whether it is sculpting, painting, drawing, etc, I would do a great job. Sounds like I have a ego, yea, but I actually do believe this in my heart, that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me when it's about something I love. 

    I would start creating my art, by thinking how can I relate this to Christ and or if I am working for someone else I just try to search the heart of what they're asking for. I ask deep questions, and try to make the art piece hit the feels like never before. I apply all the skills I learned so far, and I usually come out with a different result than what I first thought of, but I get inspiration from how far I've come.

    I feel like I have a natural eye for design, and I can see whether something looks good or not, and also have a heart for feeling for the art piece whether it was meaningful or not.

    I don't just want to make any art piece, I want it to be remembered throughout generations and try to better every time. I love feedback whether if I agree with it or not, because I get to see more perspectives, and improve or add something else.

Bio

    Born in New York, but I consider myself a pilgrim and stranger in this world. The place where I'm from is very far from here, one most people can't go, and sorry if I'm not being very clear, but do not fear, it's a peculiar place that will soon appear. I went from being a basketball player since the 5th grade to stopping in 2022, to professional gaming, to being reborn a Christian artist going back to college, and also becoming a poet on the side. I believe this graphic designing career is for me, because I love creating art, and I can do it while becoming the person God wants me to be.        

Second Draft of Artist Statement

 ARTIST STATEMENT: 

    My work functions as a bridge between the internal landscape of the mind and the tangible world, exploring the thin veil where the mundane meets mystical. As an illustrator and narrative world-builder, I am deeply driven by the concept of the “unseen”. I strive to create characters and environments that possess a divine, ethereal quality, often using natural elements to reflect a character’s spirit or psychological state. 

Technically, my practice is a dialogue between digital and traditional ink mediums with dependence on gouache & watercolor pencils including my reliance on applications like ibis paint x, krita, inkscape. Whether I am working in a 9 x 12 sketchbook or refining details on a digital tablet, I prioritize rhythmic movement and emotional color theory. I utilize thick, directional brushstrokes and staccato techniques to capture the flickering quality of light and the weight of an atmosphere. Mood is key to me. This tactile approach allows me to ground my whimsical, otherworldly thoughts in a sense of physical reality. Captivated by sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, I view art as the primary way to process the human experience. My current projects often examine the tension between domestic safety and the untamed natural world. 

I am currently experimenting bringing my illustrations to life with collage techniques with the shapes of various bead collections and threads. Displaying my past experiences with girlhood and current womanhood and working on my graphic novel on the side. Ultimately, my goal is to invite the audience into these reimagined spaces, offering a glimpse into a world that feels both hauntingly alien and deeply relatable, one that first brought me into the world of art growing up.  

BIO: 

Nashley Nunez was born in Riverside, New Jersey and raised in union city then later guttenberg after a couple of moves. She was raised by her Dominican mother in a somewhat small poor suburban apartment until later when her father moved over to the U.S. to reunite with his family. She became an older sister at the age of six and later developed a love for art and writing when attending a small public school. A love built fondly as a way to a cathartic escape and stress relief when emotions were difficult to express when young. Her passion started with the most basic of tools, her set of gel pens and first box of prismacolor pencils in middle school. She thrives on exploration of profound themes through storytelling and illustrative narratives as well as the expression of visceral raw expression of emotions, ideals, and small hilarious everyday moments. She enjoys playing with wild out of world concepts or the fusion of nature with humanity in general in her artwork.