Art Analysis

Art Analysis

Cheyenne Niemi

            In this piece of work, it’s clear that the main objective is the fox, yet at a closer inspection we can see that they image is not drawn or even painted, but portrayed through a collection of stars in a galaxy-like format. The image is constructed through colored stars and constellations.

            The artist may be trying to communicate the connection of animal life into space and how everything combines together into the cliché “Circle of Life”. Some viewers may see this art as a symbolic representation of possibly an astrological meaning such as Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and so on. Also some religions find their identity at a special designated age through a representation of their “spirit animal”.

            The artist may have been heavily influenced by his surroundings especially if they happened to be an avid camper or possibly studied astronomy; both are very plausible connection to the stars. The artist may have found interest in foxes through zoology or maybe thee fox could simply be his favorite animal.

            I believe that this piece of work evokes the emotion of newfound discovery and unearthed findings. Along with new revelations comes the feeling of happiness and new significant purpose. Despite its simple objective image, this celestial image can bring new elements of emotion to the viewer.

            This particular piece of work was illustrated through stars and astral bodies in order to accurately characterize the fox and its meaning. The entire image would have changed if the fox were constructed out of leaves and branches, which would consequently develop a relationship with earth and nature rather than space.

            Not only is this piece visually pleasing, but it also appeals to the function aspect of art. The astronomical fox could very well be used to portray ancient stories of the constellations in addition to the use of the depiction of some type of ancient ancestor.

            This piece of work is directly related with our modern society as the exploration and knowledge of outer space has expanded a great deal. Our government knows more information about the moon than our own oceans to put things in perspective. Ever since the early civilizations, such as the Mayans, people have been fascinated with planetary bodies. Within the past few decades our world has made huge leaps and bounds in order to better understand space itself. This image has a direct correlation with the new findings in space and the never-ending search to expand the understanding of the universe.

            As mentioned earlier, many cultures found attraction to the stars, which resulted in many early representations of them through saved calendars and paintings, yet none of these societies observed them as art but more of a functional almanac used for farming.

            This piece is reflective of my idea, based on the fact that I want to portray an animal through smaller images similar to this image in almost a collage fashion. On the contrary, my image will differ, with the lack of astronomical elements.