Art Analysis

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 This painting is called Ellipse and was made by Iris Scott in 2016 in Brooklyn New York, USA. 

 

Why I Picked This Piece

 I selected this one because this particular artist is one of my favorites, and this painting stood out to me because I liked the colors. It was a close call between this one and one done in mostly oranges depicting a deer in the woods, but the contrast of this one with the usage of complimentary colors appealed to me more.  

 

The Things I Like About it

One thing I like about this artist's works and the works of others like it is the use of non-realistic colors. I believe the term for this sort of style is impressionist art. The way colors that do not appear in the actual subject(s) depicted are used to further the depth and visual interest is fascinating to me. The contrast of colors makes it very interesting to the eyes as well. In the top left, there are fish that are brightly colored orange and red set against the deep blue and purple tones of the water. I like the largely saturated look of the colors and how they are arranged so that they work together instead of competing. For example, one of the things that drew me in was the bright blue-green of the water in the center, the vibrant sunshine-like colors of the fish, and the cool, powdery tones of the fish's shadows.

 

Another thing is the texture. Finger painting is textured by the nature of the medium, and this one uses the mass and volume of the paint to create ripples in the water, scales on the fish, and any number of other elements. In the upper right corner, the strokes give an implied form to what I believe to be underwater plant leaves and other more sessile life forms. I am not certain exactly what body of water this is meant to be, but at least in that corner, it brings to mind the vibrant colors of a coral reef.

 

The image gives off mostly a peaceful feeling. The pattern on the bottom of overlapping curves leads the eye to the serene wanderings of fish. The center is where the pattern become more circular in the ripples of the water. The top seems to be the most energetic, the circular patterns that dominate most of the image give way to more chaotic swirls and small colorful streaks. 


Citations

“About.” IRIS SCOTT, www.irisscottfineart.com/about. Accessed 16 Sept. 2023.


Comments

  1. Connor LindseySeptember 16, 2023 at 7:05 PM

    Hi Moey, I first thought this painting was made with fancy brushes and tools, but when I read that it was a finger painting, my jaw dropped. The highly saturated orange and red colored fish contrasted with the gradient of blues and purples make the painting pop. The finger-painting style and techniques used almost make the painting feel 3D.

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  2. Stefanie WalkerOctober 3, 2023 at 8:40 AM

    Wow, this art piece is fantastic, I can not believe this is a finger painting. I can not even imagine trying to create a piece like this. It even looks like ripples in the water. I'm just surprised this was made by finger painting.

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