Happy Time
Faculty Mentor
Joshua Hobson
Document Type
Creative Work
Start Date
9-5-2023 4:30 PM
End Date
9-5-2023 7:00 PM
Location
Art Building Gallery & Lobby
Department
Art
Abstract
Medium: Digital drawing
Dimensions: 15” x 20”
Year: 2023
“Happy Time” is a digital drawing print measuring 15’ x 20’ . This image is a cartoonish clown named Art, who is covered in blood and seen with a mysterious trash bag by his side. Comprising of loose childlike marks and brush strokes, mixing in with grotesque details, the oxymoron of a piece shows a subject matter that shouldn’t go together. “Happy Time” represents an odd fascination with how people view media, and the way something is created changes your view of the subject itself. Having Art drawn in this cute cartoon style with traditionally childlike marks, while Art himself is a creepy serial killer clown, your brain is conflicted on how to perceive the work. Seeing him drawn so cutely has you focus on the overall feel, however taking your time and getting a closer look you see the details and the piece is suddenly not so friendly.
Recommended Citation
Brando, Calvin, "Happy Time" (2023). 2023 Symposium. 15.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2023/cw_2023/art_2023/15
Creative Commons License
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Happy Time
Art Building Gallery & Lobby
Medium: Digital drawing
Dimensions: 15” x 20”
Year: 2023
“Happy Time” is a digital drawing print measuring 15’ x 20’ . This image is a cartoonish clown named Art, who is covered in blood and seen with a mysterious trash bag by his side. Comprising of loose childlike marks and brush strokes, mixing in with grotesque details, the oxymoron of a piece shows a subject matter that shouldn’t go together. “Happy Time” represents an odd fascination with how people view media, and the way something is created changes your view of the subject itself. Having Art drawn in this cute cartoon style with traditionally childlike marks, while Art himself is a creepy serial killer clown, your brain is conflicted on how to perceive the work. Seeing him drawn so cutely has you focus on the overall feel, however taking your time and getting a closer look you see the details and the piece is suddenly not so friendly.
