Art 200x: Explorations in Art

After the Deluge: Statue  by David LaChapelle, 2007. It's truly my belief that no piece of art can be fully understood without some sort of an understanding for its creator, and David LaChapelle's work is no different. A renowned portrait photographer, LaChapelle is well known for his highly saturated, intricate, expensive, and at (many) times, erotic portrayals of icons in American pop culture. Some notable collaborations include, but are far from limited to: Tupac Shakur, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Andy Warhol, David Bowie, Mariah Carey and Hillary Clinton. LaChapelle's work as a portfolio has inspired me a lot, and his style and vision is definitely something to be studied.   Mariah Carey, 1999.                                         Tupac Shakur, 1996.                                            Britney Spears, 2000.       LaChapelle's After the Deluge series becomes even more interesting when we recognize it as a departure from portraiture.   Allegedly, LaCh

Hello, world!  My name is Owen Kelly, and I am a 20 year old Psychology major living in Anchorage, Alaska. Despite having a lifelong draw towards art, I've somehow neglected to take an art class beyond elementary school in my now fourteen year long academic career. I'm excited to document my christening experience through this blog, and be able to share and understand your experiences too. I really look forward to learning and creating with you all! Aya Takano, The World in Two Hundred Years, 2017, oil on canvas      So much of my daily life is the consumption and appreciation of art. Even when you don't recognize it, so much consideration has gone into the design of every facet of human life. Art is the clothing you find at a thrift store, and the scratched Fergie CD in your mom's center console. The sunset photos you share to Instagram and the LEGO set in your little brother's room. I try to express myself and my creativity through every avenue possible.       I l