Davon Smith
10/26/15
Going to the Cohen Gallery was an interesting experience. This gallery was made up of
very few artist for example Lauren Gallaspy, Hollis Hammonds, and Sara Parent-Ramos. All of
their images grabbed my attention but, some held me more. This Gallery opened Friday October
23rd and will remain open until December 4th. Overall it was an entertaining gallery in my
opinion.
Hammonds, Hollis. In
Ruins. 2012 Charcoal on Paper Cohen Gallery
The piece In Ruins by Hollis Hammonds was created with the use of charcoal on paper.
This image makes use of line to draw the eye towards the house. With the use of line the illusion
of space is created and the viewer gets the sense of depth. Hammonds also uses shading to
separate parts of the image which includes atmospheric perspective.
Gallaspy, Lauren. Once Bitten. 2013. Ink on Vellum. Cohen Gallery
The art work entitled Once Bitten designed by Lauren Gallaspy was done with ink on vellum.
Gallaspy uses line for the direction in which the dogs are standing. There is also a use of contrast
to depict form. The artist for this work also makes use of asymmetrical balance. This pieces uses
value for the shadows of the dog that is front. Furthermore Gallaspy creates a sense of depth with
the use of shading.
Ramos, Parent Sara. Pregnant Month #1. 2015. Paper,
Ink, String and Pen. Cohen Gallery
This design entitled Pregnant Moment #1 was done in the medium of ink, string and pen.
The artist uses the element of value within her work. Value is used for both the black line that
connects to the baby and also for shadow in the bottom right corner. There is also an
asymmetrical balance to her work as the eye is not generally drawn directly to the middle.
Within this image both organic shapes and organic lines can be found.