Abstract Imagery a la Georgia O’Keeffe
● Step 1: Review the reading on page in the on abstracted sexual imagery paying special
attention to the section of Georgia O’Keeffe.
● Step 2: Research the artwork of Georgia O’Keeffe.
● Step 3: Remember that the text defines abstract as ”Visual imagery that does not copy
reality. This might be achieved by simplifying, distorting, or exaggerating objects from
nature.”
Explain how you might abstract the image of a calla lily photograph below. How would
you simplify, distort, or exaggerate it? Make several quick sketches on a piece of paper. How can your drawing be flower-like without actually being a flower? How can it exhibit some of the same elements but not still be a flower. There are degrees of abstraction…make sure you have taken it far enough.
● Step 5: Using whatever media you choose and O’Keeffe’s work as an inspiration, create
a drawing/painting/sculpture of an abstract calla lily.
● Step 6: Photograph or scan your final result and upload it to Assignments.
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