Cosmo-Joe: Art Critique

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Art Critique Andy "Cosmo-Joe" creates his work out of thin air. His spray paint art utilizes many elements of art; such as, lines, shapes, space and value. He based his art piece off of Michigan's mitten shape, with many rounded forms as seen in the river and space. Among the planets in space the shapes and use of lines give us a sense of chaos. Inside the mitten there is earth toned colors, with a relaxing nature scene. The sun is immense, shining over the land. Andy's piece is an example of the technique, Magical Realism, naturalistic techniques that also have elements of fantasy. He uses a variety of color, value, and shape to make us feel as if we are in space looking at earth. The dominant figure of the outline of Michigan allows us

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