David Ge — Drawing & Painting
My name is David Ge and I am currently a junior at MTHS. I have countless interests and ambitions, enough to thoroughly drain my time and energy. These include football, wrestling, lacrosse, Key Club, ICC, and Podium. One aspiration I enjoy is drawing and painting from the heart. I believe that through creatively channeling ideas onto paper, the inner spirit can be set free. That spirit is found within each and every one of us, yearning to ride the winds of freedom into reckless abandon based on whatever mission we may choose. I personally invite you to enjoy and appreciate art from the bounds of my soul.
Game Time, 2005, Colored Pencils and Oil Pastels, 12x18"
One of my first pieces in Visual Arts II, this composition delves into the 7 elements of art including line, shape, form, space, value, texture, and color. The shoe in the foreground represents a realistic rendering of a drawing from observation while the background represents a football stadium. The repetition of colors throughout the piece creates unity. I attempted to replicate the feeling I get once I walk onto the field under the Friday night lights—impassioned and fiery but also calm and coolheaded.
A Silent Play of Shadows, 2006, Pencil & Ebony Pencil, 16x22.5"
This work is a study in gradual shading and drawing from observation. Sighting techniques as well as proportional comparisons are utilized in order to create an accurate depiction. Contrast of values creates emphasis upon the still life and draws the onlooker to the focal point. I feel this piece captures the essence of dramatic lighting and the precision of shading.
Enflamed Harmony of Color, 2005, Watercolor, 15x22"
This painting is an exploration into the range of color. The lesson objective was to only use the three primary colors—red, blue, and yellow—to create a variety of colors as you see here. All the colors on the color wheel are employed in a unifying manner without an “out of the tube” look. Graded wash, wet into wet, and dry brush techniques produce texture throughout while the proportionally-correct artist draws the viewer’s eyes. I believe the colors within this piece cause warm feelings to emerge; the depth of human emotion is symbolized through the colors.
Transforming Space and Color, 2006, Acrylic Paint, 14x18"
Emulating the style of Picasso, this painting applies the concepts of cubism and multiple viewpoints. Abstraction distorts the objects so that with each distinct mark, the object transforms into another part of the object or another object altogether. The colors slowly evolve into each other and transition around the circle. In a counter-clockwise direction from left, blue turns to green to yellow and then back to blue. The centerpiece is comprised of various elements from the outer objects and is uniquely unrealistic to draw attention. The limited color scheme of blue, yellow, and green create unity especially since they are analogous colors. This particular painting exemplifies a symbolic representation in that separate and detached sections merge to form a congruent whole.
From the Roots, 2006, Pencil, 11x14"
We usually disregard the beauty of a simple tree and the persistence it displays for life. This homework drawing characterizes an unusual view of a tree that we would otherwise take for granted. The assignment forced me to witness the beauty of nature and the elegance of life in general.
The Clock Strikes Zero, 2006, Pencil & Ebony Pencil, 11x14"
For this homework assignment, in which we had to draw a distorted self-portrait, I desired to create a dramatic and somewhat alarming illustration while exploiting my imagination. In the portrait, I am looking in the mirror and discover that the right side of my face and hand are disintegrating to the bone. Furthermore, the bizarre background contributes to the supernatural quality of it all. And what is up with that mysterious eye?
Hawaiian Dusk, 2006, Colored Pencils, 11x14"
In this picturesque scene of a Hawaiian sunset, each color expresses a specific emotion and the overall effect is relaxation and tranquility. It embodies the lethargic and bliss associated with summer days by the pool or beach. Don’t we all wish those days would last forever!
Hammertime, 2006, Papier-mâché, Acrylic Paint, & Wood Base, 14x6x13"
In this additive sculpture, papier-mâché was used and molded over a wire armature. This project increased my ability to think three dimensionally from the inside out, as each pad and muscle had to be sculpted accurately. Proportion of the human body was accomplished since the sculpture is eight heads tall and the joints are correctly positioned. I consider this artwork the pure soul and heart of football. Two forces are battling against each other relentlessly and the tackle is the epitome of their collision.
