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Juan
Muñoz
LESSON PLAN:
Creating mood and space in a drawing
OBJECTIVES
1. To effectively use the ground to create space
2. To depict architectural elements to create strong compositions
3. To learn more about implicationMATERIALS
White paper, black paper, white and black conte crayon, (camera
is optional)
BACKGROUND DISCUSSION
To imply is to express something indirectly. Many artists use
implication to allow their work to be open to meanings on different
levels.
Juan Muñoz is a figurative sculptor. Like many sculptors
who are used to working in three dimensions, his drawings have
a great interest in depicting space. However, Muñoz’s
drawings do not include images of people. Instead, he implies
a human presence by making drawings of dark furnished interiors.
The rooms, hallways and stairways suggest a human presence, that
has either just left or is about too enter the scene.
ACTIVITY
I
Have the students take photos of spaces that imply the figure.
(Students could also pull images from magazines or the web
if they do not have access to a camera.) Using the photograph
as
a source, make a drawing as you usually would with black
marks on white paper.
DISCUSSION
Often when people try to draw representationally, they begin
with a contour drawing on a white page. Later they add in
darks and shadows to try to create atmosphere. However, working
on dark
paper forces the artist to consider the space even more.
You literally have to pull the image out of the darkness.
Juan Munoz, Raincoat Drawing,
1992-93
ACTIVITY II
Using the same source image as in Activity I, have the students
work with dark paper and white conte. Ask the students
to pay particular attention to light, atmosphere and shadows.
CLOSURE
Hang the drawings side by side. Which seem to evoke a mood?
Which seem to better depict space? Why? Did any of the
students have to mentally approach the drawing on the dark
paper differently?
If so, how?
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