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VCE 2007
27 March to 9 June 2008
Admission free
Andrew Fanning
Kew High School, East Kew
Andrew Fanning
Self-portrait 2007
pencil
42.0 x 29.5 cm (image)
Kew High School, East Kew
What was initially an objective depiction of my appearance, an unforgiving scrutiny of features, proportions and general formality, progressively became a delicate, increasingly brooding work. As a consequence of my almost obsessive attention to detail, tone and, above all, accuracy, the portrait began to assume a personal, insightful quality, reminiscent of my own resolve. The ratio of shade greatly outweighs that of the light on the right side of the face, resonating accentuated depth and darkness. The abrupt yet seamless transition of tones, embellished by the solid, impenetrable darkness, is neither corporeal nor intangible.
Self-portrait 2007
pencil
42.0 x 29.5 cm (image)
Kew High School, East Kew
What was initially an objective depiction of my appearance, an unforgiving scrutiny of features, proportions and general formality, progressively became a delicate, increasingly brooding work. As a consequence of my almost obsessive attention to detail, tone and, above all, accuracy, the portrait began to assume a personal, insightful quality, reminiscent of my own resolve. The ratio of shade greatly outweighs that of the light on the right side of the face, resonating accentuated depth and darkness. The abrupt yet seamless transition of tones, embellished by the solid, impenetrable darkness, is neither corporeal nor intangible.
