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Hello, I'm Annabelle. I have an art major with an education minor. I plan to become an art teacher. A dream of mine is to have a side job of being a children's book illustrator. If you couldn't tell already, art is a big hobby of mine. I love painting and photography especially. Another hobby of mine is lacrosse. I am playing for the school and I could totally ramble about it for hours. In high school I've taken just about every art class there is. However, I haven't taken art history so I'm excited for this course. One of my favorite artists is Keith Haring. I love his art style and the meanings behind his art. He stands for a good cause. My mother, since I was little, has had the house covered in his work, so it holds a special meaning to me. Plus, I do really love the pop-art movement.





Nicolás García Uriburu, Coloration of the Grand Canal, Venice 

Nicolás García Uriburu, Coloration of the Grand Canal, Venice, 1968, chromogenic print

Nicolás García Uriburu, Coloration of the Grand Canal, Venice, 1968, chromogenic print (Uriburu Foundation collection )

This is the artwork I selected was the "Coloration of the Grand Canal, Venice" by Uriburu. The reason I chose this artwork was not only for the photograph, but for the act of the work itself. Uriburu wanted to bring art to life, rather than use the typical canvas. He used dye to alter the color of the Italian canal, turning it a vibrant green. The illuminating green spread down the entire 3-kilometer-long canal, therefore giving it the name "The 3-Kilometer-Long Painting." The act of incorporating art into land and life is very interesting to me, and I want to know more. I also like the photograph itself. The leading lines from the bottom left corner to the top right corner are intriguing. I appreciate the contrasting colors of the Canal and the city buildings. I also like the placement of the gondola in the bottom right corner, the trail behind it also serves as leading lines. This artwork plays a big role in Italian culture because Uriburu's piece was a huge inspiration for other artist's interest in creating art beyond a canvas.












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  1. Wendy MurilloAugust 26, 2021 at 3:53 PM

    Hello Annabelle I am also an art major. The way you describe the piece you chose is very detailed it is obvious you have a great appreciation for the creative world.

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