artist statement

Artist Statement

By Alek J

1. The significance of the topic in the artwork was communicated by many elements in the work. The large letters stating truth, debwewin, meaning truth, beneath it. The turtle which represents truth and to know the 7 teachings, has the colours of the medicine wheel on it. The trees and the earth represent the longevity of the turtle, which has, according to native legend, was around since the beginning of the earth.

2. Inked the letters, partially painted the turtle, inked some of the trees, partially inked the turtle.

3. The original design/plan did not include the trees, and the earth as well as the medicine wheel colours on the turtle. Everything else was largely unchanged from the original.

4. We did not come across any difficulties.

5. We used a flat wash for the blue background as well as a flat wash for each of the colours of the turtle, and salt for the earth. They were all effective and worked as intended.

6. The most readable part is definitely “TRUTH” in large letters. It is at the top of the page in all black bold letters. However, I believe the turtle draws the eye the most. This is due to the amount of eye grabbing colours used and the centered location of the turtle.

7. I have a high level of satisfaction with the finished work. The finished work came out very similar to the original, and I do not think I would change anything.