Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
Influences
A course by Carol Fountain Nix , Calligrapher
Joined October 2021
Joined October 2021
About the video: Influences
Overview
“As a lover of letters and words, I'm most influenced by artists who use them. I particularly enjoy the ways in which artists use words, often codes, to relay meaning and association.”
In this video lesson Carol Fountain Nix addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy as Visual Poetry. Learn the secrets of selecting and deconstructing texts and create calligraphic pieces of art..
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that you know a little bit about me, in this lesson, I will share with you some of the artists who have impacted my work. I'll begin with Cy Twombly. I remember years ago, seeing his work in MoMA for the first time. It was absolutely life-changing for me. Some see scribbles, I saw calligraphy, I saw energy, and I saw scale. Brody Nguyen-Schwander is a Belgian artist. He mixes collage elements with various lettering styles, which you can see in my work. Brody did the lettering for the movie The Pillow Book. In the movie, the lettering was done on the main character's bodies to preserve a...”
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Course summary for: Calligraphy as Visual Poetry
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Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Calligraphy
Carol Fountain Nix
A course by Carol Fountain Nix
Carol Fountain Nix is a highly accomplished calligrapher, artist, and educator known for her unique approach to lettering and painting. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Carol has developed a distinctive "urban aesthetic" style that combines calligraphy with other artistic techniques.
As an artist, Carol draws inspiration from the natural world, patterns, contrasts, and the power of words. Her artworks often convey meaningful messages through the combination of lettering and visuals, creating visually intense and emotionally resonant pieces.
With her wealth of experience, Carol has become a respected figure in the calligraphy community, and her work has been exhibited in galleries and featured in various publications. She continues to inspire and mentor aspiring calligraphers around the world, fostering a vibrant and diverse artistic community.
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