Found Object Process Walkthrough + Trickster Mythology, Picasso, Better Call Saul
Added 2023-07-21 02:01:00 +0000 UTCI started with the hunt, I took a picture of the uno card, designed the painting in photoshop, painted it and framed it.
I really enjoyed doing this prompt. It reminded me of this interesting book called Trickster Makes this World, about the archetype of the trickster and how it relates to art.
It reminded me of it in two ways.
First the trash. The Uno card had fallen out of the trash when I found it. Turning a literal piece of trash into a painting is very much in the domain of trickster.
Second, the lucky find. A lucky find in Ancient Greece was called a gift from Hermes, the trickster god of greek myth.
In the book there's a description of Picasso's found object sculpture, "the bull's head," made out of bicycle parts Picasso had found in a trash heap.
I also talk a little bit about my wacky theory about the show Better Call Saul and how it relates to trickster myth. No spoilers for that show, in case you are watching it.
References
Trickster Makes this World: Mischief, Myth, and Art
Better Call Saul clips
"Roll around in the dirt with me. All your Dreams will come true."
The First introduction to Jimmy in Better call Saul (takes place in front urinals)
Comments
Right?? I've watched it so many times. it's so good.
Parker Winans
2023-07-23 01:39:06 +0000 UTCBetter Call Saul is an amazing show!!!! I really enjoyed doing this prompt too!! I’ve been itching to find my next piece!!! Can’t wait to see what next months prompt brings!🖤 Photoshop is a great way to alter and jot down ideas on pieces before you actually start! I recently started doing this and I really like this process!
Tia Thistle
2023-07-21 02:26:57 +0000 UTC
