The Natural Environment Representations

How does John Wolseley depict aspects of Australia in this artwork?

• What is meant by 'depict aspects of Australia' ?
• 'How' asks you to describe or state 'in what way', 'in what manner', 'by what method'. Remember the question isn't asking you to identify what the artist has depicted but how has the artist has depicted those aspects and this comes down to an analysis of the 'Structural Frame'.
• Since the scene depicts 'the outback' by what means has the artist represented things which we consider 'typically' Australian and related to the bush?
• Are there things in this image which are unique to the occupation of a 'botanist' or 'botanists' ? Are these relevant to the question?

Explain how Shahzia Sikander uses different procedures in the production and exhibition of her artwork 'Transformation as Narrative'.

• 'Explain' basically means 'to make clear'
• 'How' asks you to describe or state 'in what way', 'in what manner', 'by what method'
• 'Procedure' means 'a series of steps taken to accomplish something' or 'a manner of proceeding'; 'a way of performing' 'effecting something'

There are two things to investigate here when considering the types of procedures employed by the artist; and these relate to a specific body of work and not her art-making in general.

1. The production of works
2. The exhibition of works

Some things to consider;

• How does the artist source, document & store imagery:
• Does Sikhander significantly vary the scale of her works?
• Do the support notes for the question adequately describe the method the artist uses for upscaling works?
• What particular advantages could there be for the artist in having preliminary preparations done by assistants?

Explain the significance of the artmaking decisions made by Jason deCaires Taylor in his practice.