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2D to 3D: Artist Room Studies, Jennifer Hawkins Hock

To emphasize a captured moment in the daily life and environment of these artists is my goal ; to spotlight their appreciation for the art f...

Monday, June 20, 2016

2D to 3D: Artist Room Studies, Jennifer Hawkins Hock

To emphasize a captured moment in the daily life and environment of these artists is my goal; to spotlight their appreciation for the art found in something as simple as a good meal, a window view, flowers in a vase, the silhouette of a chair, placement of a book, or the casting of light and shadow. When you compare my room studies to their respective paintings, you'll notice here and there little discrepancies. It is of course part of the pleasure of observing these representations - spotting the differences. 

You might consider too the passing of time as you view my room studies - how even in your own environment, there occurs an evolution - a transition or a shifting of the elements therein. Some rooms seem to beckon guests... tables well-dressed with food and service, fresh flowers in a vase. In three of the rooms which originally contained people, I chose to reflect this passage of time - adding another element to the story the original paintings tell. You will notice instead of an orange - its peeling; a man reading the paper is now prepared for a stroll; or instead of a man peering through a doorway - a woman peeling potatoes is there instead.

I am delighted by Henri Matisse's rooms which are like diaries and I feel especially drawn to Edouard Vuillard's worktable - with its sewing project ready to be finished - a room full of fabric and potential. Gwen John's room, with its oddly slanted wall-feature, is a favorite - because I think it has all one really needs for a brief, restorative bit of enjoyment: a nice comfortable chair, flowers, a window - for fresh air and a view, and a practical small table - big enough for writing or holding a cup of tea, with a drawer to store something special - a book, or a letter.  

All the objects on walls, tables, shelves - all the elements of the original paintings are there because the artist deemed them visually significant. However, you might also consider how an artist may alter the actual room for its portrait.  

In recreating these paintings and setting the decor just so, I noticed interesting similarities in the rooms. So many of them feature open windows or doors - allowing the viewer to see beyond the immediate interior - framing a city scene, the blue sky and grass of nature, or sometimes a balcony.

I tried to avoid too many conceits or liberties, but there are a few. In Childe Hassam's room, the red table has such a perfect amount of reflection on top - a nice shine - I didn't want to change it. Too, I cannot verify what is under the table of Misia and Vallotton. My eyes see what I think is a cat - maybe even a cat with kittens... perhaps a cat is what I want to see. It is my hope you will now take a closer look and decide for yourself.
Artist Room Study 1 Dufy - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Table Devant une Fenetre Ouverte - Raoul Dufy, without date

Artist Room Study 2 Vuillard - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Misia and Vallotton at Villeneuve - Edouard Vuillard, 1899

Artist Room Study 3 Matisse - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Pink Studio - Henri Matisse, 1911
Artist Room Study 4 Childe Hassam - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

The Breakfast Room, Winter Morning - Frederick Childe Hassam, 1911

Artist Room Study 5 Matisse - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Artist Room Study 5 Matisse - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

L'Atelier du Quai St. Michel - Henri Matisse, 1916

Artist Room Study 6 Caillebotte - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Interior of a Studio with Stove - Gustave Caillebotte, 1874
Artist Room Study 7 Bonnard - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

La Table - Pierre Bonnard, 1925

Artist Room Study 8 Matisse - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Red Studio - Henri Matisse, 1911

Artist Room Study 9 Matisse - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Interior, Flowers and Parakeets - Henri Matisse, 1924

Artist Room Study 10 Van Gogh - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Bedroom in Arles - Vincent van Gogh, 1888
Artist Room Study 11 Magritte - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Artist Room Study 11 Magritte - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

L'Homme au Journal - Rene Magritte, 1928

Artist Room Study 12 Gwen John - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

A Corner of the Artist's Room in Paris - Gwen John, 1907-1909
Artist Room Study Vuillard Worktable - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Artist Room Study Vuillard Worktable - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

The Suitor (Interior with Worktable) - Edouard Vuillard, 1893
Artist Room Study 14 Matisse - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2014/2016

Grand Interieur, Nice - Matisse, 1920

Artist Room Study 15 Hammershoi - Jennifer Hawkins Hock, 2012/2014

Interieur Strandgade 30, 1901 - Vilhelm Hammershoi