Visual Symbols

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Foxxy Lady,
air dry clay, colored ink, arches paper, colored pencils, colored pastels,
3" x  2 1/2" x 2 1/2"




Oh Whale...,
air dry clay, colored ink, arches paper, colored pencils, colored pastels,
3" x 3 1/2" x 4 1/2"




Reflection Statement: 
                    My intentions were the visually communicate the masks and how to relate to their figure. I wanted to focus on making the colors match what the behind the scenes meaning is. I chose certain masks to resemble property and war. These two different ideas were made individually and yet harmonically. I want to keep exploring with the masks, as I think it will be a great artistic study to do using sculpture. 











Research: 

Website explaining the masks.
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/traditional-japanese-masks-and-what-theyre-used-for/
This website had the perfect amount of information I needed to to better understand my knowledge of these Japanese masks. 

Website describing the meaning of a koi fish.
https://www.toki.tokyo/blogt/2017/1/16/koi-fish#:~:text=In%20Japan%2C%20koi%20symbolizes%20many,patience%2C%20and%20success%20through%20perseverance.
This site had more information on the other symbols I chose to use for my Foxxy Lady sculpture, which were the koi fish.

Website explaining the meaning of colors.
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/01/color-theory-for-designers-part-1-the-meaning-of-color/
I wanted my colors to convey an even deeper meaning so I chose the colors for the sculptures very carefully with the help of this site. 
Inspiration: 


Artist Unknown
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/traditional-japanese-masks-and-what-theyre-used-for/


Artist Unknown
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/traditional-japanese-masks-and-what-theyre-used-for/


Artist Unknown
https://www.elephantstock.com/collections/koi-fish-wall-art














































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