AP Art 2-D
2025/2026
I want to explore the human and animal emotional and/or physical connection, not just how we feel the same feelings, but how we aren't that different from animals. We feel the same feelings that animals feel at a different level because the only thing that separates us is our level of intellect.
Some ideas I have in my head:
- feelings of overwhelm, feeling like you just want to run and hide like a scared animal of prey
- feeling free, fearlessness, like a bird that could fly anywhere
- feeling alone in your head, like an animal that lives a life in solidarity
- feeling of connection with someone who you love with all of your heart, two animals that mate for life, mating rituals
- feeling when everything in your head is screaming at you and you feel like the world hates you, crows (or another loud mean flocking bird) circling/attacking a lone bird like a hawk, even though you feel like the world hates you, you have to stay strong
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Methods that I am fascinated in and might want to conclude:
- Bright, semi-unrealistic color palettes
- painting with paints other than watercolor, maybe acrylic, gouache, ink (?)
- dramatic color and lighting affecting mood and emotion of the piece
- gestured strokes conveying emotion
- including human figures in parallel with animal figures in a piece
ABOUT MADISON FOGERTY
Student Artist
J. Lee is a versatile visual artist specializing in painting, drawing, photography, and digital art. With a unique blend of traditional and innovative techniques, J. Lee's work delves into nature's beauty and the complexities of human experiences. Known for thought-provoking and visually engaging pieces, J. Lee's recent projects like 'Urban Dreamscapes' and 'The Language of Light' showcase a profound understanding of light, depth, and emotion.