Definition of Risk-taking in Art

Chunky Monkey · August 17th, 2006, 06:53 PM

I'm actually a high -school student taking AP Studio Art 2-D. In this college-level art class, i don't completely understand what is meant when i'm told to take a risk in my art. My focus is on working on my "concentration" portfolio. The definition of a "concentration" is "a body of related works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular artistic concern. It should reflect a process of investigation of a specific visual idea." I've chosen my studio art concentration portfolio theme as, the "realism in cartoons." Looking at aesthetically, i want to show each piece with a demonstration of life. And by life, I mean emotion...human emotions. Whether the situation is the proposal to a marriage, death of a family member, or reaching the top of Mount Everest. I want each piece to show the same feelings we can all relate to as humans. (this has all been some background info), but my question is can someone

answer what taking a risk in art means. can you give me some examples. And, i'd be thankful for any suggestions for my theme. thanks

John · August 18th, 2006, 03:49 PM

My personal feeling is that it's the same as in life: you have to move out of your comfort zone, stretch yourself, do something you've never done before, something you might even fail at.

By the way, here's what risk DOESN'T mean: Putting difficult or controversial elements into your work for your audience to deal with. That's merely forcing the audience to take your risk for you. Risk is about putting yourself on the line.

hagar.c.andrew · October 5th, 2006, 08:27 PM

read english artist francis bacon.he talks extensively on risk taking

August 17th, 2006, 06:53 PM	#1
Chunky Monkey Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	Definition of Risk-taking in Art I'm actually a high -school student taking AP Studio Art 2-D. In this college-level art class, i don't completely understand what is meant when i'm told to take a risk in my art. My focus is on working on my "concentration" portfolio. The definition of a "concentration" is "a body of related works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular artistic concern. It should reflect a process of investigation of a specific visual idea." I've chosen my studio art concentration portfolio theme as, the "realism in cartoons." Looking at aesthetically, i want to show each piece with a demonstration of life. And by life, I mean emotion...human emotions. Whether the situation is the proposal to a marriage, death of a family member, or reaching the top of Mount Everest. I want each piece to show the same feelings we can all relate to as humans. (this has all been some background info), but my question is can someone answer what taking a risk in art means. can you give me some examples. And, i'd be thankful for any suggestions for my theme. thanks

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August 18th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#2
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 165	My personal feeling is that it's the same as in life: you have to move out of your comfort zone, stretch yourself, do something you've never done before, something you might even fail at. By the way, here's what risk DOESN'T mean: Putting difficult or controversial elements into your work for your audience to deal with. That's merely forcing the audience to take your risk for you. Risk is about putting yourself on the line.

October 5th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#3
hagar.c.andrew Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	read english artist francis bacon.he talks extensively on risk taking