Abstract
This study sought to explore the surfaces, textures and synthetic substance of discarded personal computer motherboards to produce mixed media paintings. The method employed in the study was experimental in its exploration of discarded pc motherboard as ground for mixed-media painting. All the paintings in the research were made using acrylic, oil colour, and motherboards on wooden board to achieve the rhythmic flow of colours, textures and forms. Safety wears such as nose mask and hand gloves were used to prevent injuries for the motherboards’ sharp edges and the inhalation of dangerous particles. Using motherboard to do mixed media paintings enables the study to deviate from traditional conventions and create new possibilities that expand the visual, technical and aesthetic vocabulary in studio practice. This has opened up a trajectory for further experiment in “extraneous” materials as vehicles for visual expression.
Highlights
Since the advent of the art of painting, several approaches and media have been employed by painters
The method employed in the study was experimental in its exploration of discarded pc motherboard as ground for mixed-media painting
All the paintings in Plates 6-13 were made using acrylic, oil colour, and motherboards on wooden boards to achieve the rhythmic flow of colours, textures and forms
Summary
Since the advent of the art of painting, several approaches and media have been employed by painters. Prehistoric artists painted the representation of animals they hunted on their cave walls with pigments made by grinding earth and rocks mixed with animal fat (Useherwood 2008). From these early artistic works on rock surfaces, over the centuries, artists have used different painting grounds to express their creativity. Usherwood (2008) notes that one needs have eyes that see possibilities since, for someone with artistic temperament, the whole world is a canvas He goes further to conclude that to limit art to only few chosen media would be doing it a grave injustice. This position highlights the creative freedom inherent in artistic production and consumption, which does enable artists to not just select media, and to mix them as the creative impetus directs
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