Form IV reproduces

‘The Last Supper’

As the Trinity Term drew to a close our art classes became fewer and fewer. For the remaining two weeks out brief was to complete a group- work mural to be displayed in the art room. The idea of a recreation of the infamous and legendary “Last Supper” was explained to us. I knew this would be difficult as firstly the original is a challenging size as well as deciding the style that all of us would have follow. It was settled that we would portray “The Last Supper” in similar style to the work of Andy Warhol. Best known for his Pop-Art style, we knew through using bold outlines and primary colours a clear sense of his style could be obtained.

Next, each member of the class was assigned a character. The next challenge was to figure out how to each make of our characters the correct size, proportional to the painting and to the characters that surrounded it. We did this by using a projector, and projecting the original painting up on the wall. Each of us then traced the outline of our characters and painted them in the style we had all agreed on. Although we had decided on this style the way one went about it was up to them and was essentially free. I picked Jesus. I understood that he was the central figure in the painting, not only historically but also in relation to the painting, he was right in the middle. I knew that Jesus had to stand out amongst the rest of the figures. I differentiated him by creating a collage of words cut from newspapers. I tried to choose meaningful words, ones that would have been said to mirror the personality of Jesus, such as “Free”, “Dawn”, “Love” and “Saved”.

Once all the characters were completed we started on the background. Perspective is a key element in the original; we used sharp, bold lines to show the length and size of the room. Once this was complete we placed and secured the figures on, trying as best as we could to mirror the original.

The next task presented was to fill the table up with foods and drinks, keeping in mind the modern twist seen in the rest of the painting. Cornflakes, fish and chips, pizza and crisps we all amongst what was finally placed on the table.

Our piece was finally finished; I hope we did justice to those in the painting and the history behind it.

Aoise Keogan-Nooshabadi Form IV

June 2010.