Martha Graham
I've chosen Martha Graham because there is so much to go on visually and conceptually. Her legacy is immense and really interesting and I can't wait to start exploring her work visually. Her dancing is honest and from the core of what she believes in - it's been quite inspiring reading about her attitude to making art. I hope to learn from her philosophy.
Picasso of dance - abstract, mono prints, shapes
Total discipline - applying her idea of disciplined training to mark making
Monochrome - Vintage/found images, black/white tones
I'm going to look at aspects of her dance and her philosophy such as violence, power, gravity, human's inner-emotion. She was totally dedicated to her craft until the day she died - this needs to be reflected in the illustrations - it's the power and innovation she had that made her so influential.
Research
The Northern Ballet in Leeds
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