Stage 1
Study Work & Work-in-Progress (WIP) Analysis

PAIR MEETING 2
This meeting focuses on what was produced on Stage 0
Artist – Based on the concept written on Art 0, explore, experiment, and develop it into a study work. Artist must relay updates to critic-partner so they can study the work-in-progress (WIP)
Critic - Look into the artist’s art practice – decisions, development, experimentations

ARTIST JOURNAL 1
The journal should contain notes about the artist’s work-in-progress

Artist Journaling Guide for Work-in-Progress: Development, Experimentation, and Exploration

Welcome to your artistic journey! This guide will help you document the development, experimentation, and exploration of your work-in-progress through journaling. The focus is on growth, creativity, and embracing the evolving nature of your art.

1. Getting Started:
   a. Define a specific goal or theme for your work-in-progress.

2. Defining a 'Study Artwork':
   a. A 'study artwork' is a smaller, portable version of your main piece.
   b. It allows for experimentation and exploration in a more manageable format.
   c. Consider materials and size that are easily transportable to the location of your first face-to-face (F2F) meeting.

3. Initial Reflections:
   a. Describe your initial concept and inspiration.
   b. What emotions or ideas do you want your artwork to evoke?

4. Development:
   a. Document each stage of your artwork's development.
   b. How have your initial ideas transformed during the creation process?
   c. What challenges or breakthroughs have you encountered?

5. Experimentation:
   a. Detail any new techniques, mediums, or styles you're experimenting with.
   b. Reflect on how these experiments contribute to the overall narrative.

6. Exploration:
   a. Explore external influences impacting your work.
   b. How do these influences shape your artistic choices?
   c. Consider the cultural, historical, or personal elements you're exploring.

7. Challenges and Adaptations:
   a. Note any challenges faced and how you've adapted.
   b. Have there been unexpected turns in your creative journey?

8. Peer and Mentor Feedback
   a. Record insights and feedback from peers, mentors, or the community. — answer after F2F meeting
   b. How has external input influenced your artistic decisions? — use as reference for Stage 2

9. Balancing Vision and Evolution:
   a. Reflect on balancing your initial vision with openness to evolution.
   b. How do you navigate unexpected shifts in your creative process?

10. Preparing for F2F Meeting:
   a. Ensure your 'study artwork' is portable and easy to transport.
   b. Consider the location and limitations of your first face-to-face meeting.

TEXT 0
The Art Critic will write a 200 to 250-word Work-in-Progress Analysis using the Parameter 1


STAGE 1: Parameter for Art Criticism of an Artwork-in-Progress

​​Art criticism for an artwork-in-progress should be a collaborative and supportive process, recognizing the artist's journey and allowing room for exploration and experimentation. These parameters guide constructive feedback that fosters growth and development throughout the creative journey.
  1. Conceptual Clarity:
    1. Assess the clarity of the artist's conceptual intent. Is the artist's vision evident in the early stages of the work?
    2. Consider the effectiveness of conveying ideas or emotions even in the absence of finalized elements.

  2. Formulation of Ideas:
    1. Evaluate the strength of the initial ideas and their potential for development.
    2. Provide feedback on the coherence and consistency of the artist's conceptual framework.

  3. Technical Execution:
    1. Examine the technical proficiency demonstrated in the early stages of execution.
    2. Offer insights into potential techniques or methods that could enhance the technical aspects of the artwork.

  4. Spatial Composition:
    1. Analyze the spatial arrangement and composition of elements within the artwork.
    2. Consider the balance, symmetry, or asymmetry, and suggest adjustments that may enhance the overall composition.

  5. Narrative Development:
    1. Assess the narrative or thematic elements present in the early stages.
    2. Provide feedback on how these elements contribute to the overall storytelling within the artwork.

  6. Use of Materials:
    1. Evaluate the artist's choice of materials and how they contribute to the intended aesthetic.
    2. Suggest alternative materials or techniques that might enhance the desired visual impact.

  7. Cohesiveness with Artistic Style:
    1. Consider how the artwork aligns with the artist's established or evolving artistic style.
    2. Offer feedback on maintaining cohesiveness or exploring new stylistic elements that complement the work.

  8. Intended Emotional Impact:
    1. Discuss the emotional resonance or impact the artwork is expected to achieve.
    2. Provide insights into how the artist can amplify or refine emotional elements during the ongoing development.

  9. Engagement and Interaction:
    1. Evaluate the potential for viewer engagement and interaction with the evolving artwork.
    2. Suggest adjustments that could enhance the viewer's experience or provoke deeper contemplation.

  10. Adaptability and Flexibility:
    1. Recognize the potential for adaptation and evolution within the artwork.
    2. Encourage the artist to embrace flexibility in response to unexpected developments or inspirations during the creative process.