2D II: Point of view

This is the first time I’ve played with polymer clay, and it turned out to be a lot more fun than I thought. I was thinking of using real ice cream for some compositions, but decided not to due to the potential messes and lack of control of the medium.

The overarching theme for this series is modern still-life photography in pastel hues. It’s a style I’ve been wanting to try for awhile.

ICE CREAM from the point of view of

a GLUTTON is a DRUG

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Ice cream to a glutton is a form of sustenance, an addictive drug.

PROCESS

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I made tiny scoops of ice cream with balls of polymer clay in pink, purple and white. I added texture with an old toothbrush and a toothpick to make it look more realistic.

I arranged the ice cream scoops in a pill box and left some of them outside the box to show the details on the clay. I shot the composition against a light blue backdrop and brought the image over to Photoshop for enhancement.

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Originally, I placed 2 flu pills together with the ice cream scoops so that people could make the association, but Shirley felt that the pillbox was enough to bring out my intended meaning, so I photoshopped them out.


ICE CREAM from the point of view of

HEAT is a TRAGIC DEATH

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Ice cream is no match for the relentless heat. All it can do is melt away into nothingness, and we’re left with a pastel crime scene.

PROCESS

I kneaded purple and white clay together to form a flat marbled base, then shaped the clay into a dead person laying on the ground. I crumbled up bits of a cone and sprinkled them around the clay figure’s feet. The chalk outline and index cards were added later on in Photoshop.

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I bumped up the vibrance and matched the hue of the background with the other compositions with the same blue backdrop, because I wanted the colours to look coherent throughout. I also had to smoothen certain areas of the clay figure to look slightly more ice cream like.


ICE CREAM from the point of view of

a MAGNIFYING GLASS is

an IMAGINARY ADVENTURE

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Things can look entirely different if you’re looking from a zoomed in, distorted angle. If you use your imagination, you can dream up anything.

PROCESS

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I mixed white and green clay to form a mint green shade. For some reason I wanted to make mint ice cream. I shaped the clay into three mountains of different sizes, then created the texture, pushing down on certain parts with a satay stick to create ridges and ledges so that the formation would look more like a mountain.

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I crushed almonds and cashew nuts into tiny pieces, then lodged a few of them in the clay. These were meant to resemble boulders. The tiny mountain climbers and the flag were photoshopped.

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I also had to colour correct this image, because the background really different shade from the other compositions.


ICE CREAM from the point of view of

a #SOCIALMEDIAADDICT is

a CLAIM TO FAME

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For the millennials with *heavily curated* Instagram feeds. #foodporn #followforfollow!

PROCESS

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This was my favourite composition to make, and I love how the colours turned out. I shaped the clay into a squarish bold font and melded it into a flat piece of clay, then added extra puddles around the main piece. The idea was to make the ice cream flow naturally, while still maintaining an intentional artificial finish.

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I photoshopped many versions of the composition to play up the social media factor, but didn’t really like any of them, until I settled on just the notification bar as a subtle reference (it’s in the final composition).


ICE CREAM from the point of view of

a CONE is THE ULTIMATE

FASHION ACCESSORY

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An ice cream cone can be dressed up with sprinkles, nuts and sauces, but no accessory is more important than a scoop of ice cream on top of its head (yeah… I might have been a bit too imaginative when I thought of this).

PROCESS

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This composition took the most time, and I spent the bulk of it making the wardrobe. I used cardboard and blue poster paint. The paint turned out too dark for my liking, so I had to fix it on Photoshop. I also added the white borders using a Photoshop brush that looked natural enough.

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I poked a hole through the ice cream cones and stringed them together with brown string. Then, I decorated the wardrobe with sprinkles and nuts to make it look more playful.

 


 

ICE CREAM from the point of view of VEGGIES is a SWORN ENEMY

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Guilty pleasure vs nutrition in a Street Fighter style fight.

PROCESS

I used green clay to make the broccoli, then placed the clay items in formation and shot them against a lilac backdrop. The game graphics were inspired by the Street Fighter arcade game, but I stuck to flat vectors and pastel colours. I’m pretty satisfied with how this composition turned out!

 

REFLECTION

 

I’m quite happy with my choice of medium for this project. I’m usually more comfortable with digital work, but combining a handmade element with digital enhancement was a rewarding experience for me. I’m also generally pleased with the way the compositions turned out. It would’ve been great if I had a better camera and a simple light setup, but I had to chase after natural light instead. One of the most fun projects so far! 🙂

2D II: Typographic Portraits

Task: Create typographic portraits by using your name (or part of it) to describe imaginary professions and/or affirmations.

Before fleshing out any ideas, I came up with a list of personal traits, professions or objects I felt reflected my personality.

  • I AM INDECISIVE
  • I AM A DAYDREAMER
  • I AM TIMID
  • I AM IDEALISTIC
  • I AM A CUP OF EARL GREY TEA
  • I AM A COMFY OVERSIZED SWEATER
  • I AM A PERFECTIONIST
  • I AM A WRITER
  • I AM A MEDIATOR
  • I AM A SLOTH
  • I AM AN ORGANISER
  • I AM A PEACEMAKER

With my list, I started to think about the traits I would be able to portray or capture visually in an eye-catching way. I initially wanted to stick with a main theme so that all my pieces had a unifying factor. I was inspired by the works of Kyle Pierce, an American illustrator who layers photographs with hand lettering and illustrations, producing a raw and candid feel.

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I wanted to implement his style into my pieces by placing transparency paper on top of a supporting image, and writing my name in different styles on the transparency sheets. Later on, Shirley pushed me to think further — just by looking at the font, how could someone guess what personality trait I was trying to portray? I needed to communicate my intended idea solely through the font. With this in mind, it was harder to come up with ideas, but also pushed me to go beyond the surface. Breaking down the meanings behind the personal affirmations I chose was helpful, and served as a guide that I could look back on at every point of the project.


I AM A CUP OF EARL GREY TEA

Meaning: When I think of something that brings me peace and calm, I think of a cup of earl grey tea. I am quite serene and calm most of the time, though if you knew what was going on in my mind, you’d think otherwise. I often strive to keep a level head, and keep calm in all situations, so emulating the personality of earl grey tea has become my inner mantra.

IDEA #1:

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I decided to play with food typography for this composition. I’ve always loved what people can create out of everyday food items, and was inspired to try it out. Tea is often associated with elegance and class, so I was thinking of using a serif font. I wanted to make the first letter of my name out of loose earl grey tea leaves, resembling a monogram. The ‘D’ would be printed on transparency paper, and underneath, I was thinking of a plain texture, like white sheets, to keep the royal theme. I rejected this idea later on because I felt it wasn’t dynamic enough.

IDEA #2 (chosen):
I decided to make a calligraphic font out of the tea leaves, as I felt that it would look less static than my initial plan to use a serif font. I tried to bring out a laidback and gentle vibe with stray tea leaves, a mason jar and my kindle.

Inspiration

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Process

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First, I wrote my name many times on a piece of paper, varying the flourishes to get my desired look. Then I arranged the tea leaves with the help of a spoon to clean up the edges. It took me a REALLY long time for me to get the font exactly how I wanted it, and I initially wanted to do my whole name, but realised my tea towel wasn’t big enough for it to fit. I was cool with leaving it as ‘Deb’.

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Final

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I AM TIMID

Meaning: I don’t like admitting that I’m quite a timid person. It’s probably because I often over-think things, and although I don’t suffer from anxiety, the worrying does get in the way sometimes. I tend to get myself out of situations or hide from things when I feel uncomfortable or afraid. On a separate note, I often find myself in awe of Mother Nature’s wonders, I’m also quite afraid of natural disasters and things than man can’t predict or control.

IDEA #1:

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I initially wanted to emphasize the desire of hiding when I’m feeling timid, so I thought I could use layers of paper with leaves and flowers painted on them, and have part of my name peeking out in the corner. Another method was using layers of clothes to symbolise the desire of hiding under many layers. This idea didn’t work out in the end, because I was using visual aids to communicate the idea, and not utilizing the font to tell my story.

IDEA #2 (CHOSEN):
I wanted to play with the idea of feeling small and withdrawn when I’m scared, so I cut out a rounded font using paper that I crumpled and rolled slightly, and placed them behind roots and leaves, as if the font was hiding from the elements. I set it down on the floor to emphasise how small I feel. I also put it amidst to symbolise my fear of Mother Nature’s wrath.

Inspiration

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Process

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I printed out my name in the font Montserrat, a nice rounded typeface, then traced it on drawing block and cut the letters out. I attached the letters on satay sticks so they would stay up, then brought them down to the park to get some shots. It took me a few tries to get the position exactly right, because I wanted the text to be hidden at some points, but I didn’t want it to look too forced.

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 I AM A COMFY OVERSIZED SWEATER

Meaning: I am a fan of anything that keeps me comfy, and that means beanbags, cold weather, and above everything else, soft oversized sweaters. I also like giving people hugs.

IDEA #1:

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I have quite a lot of old clothes lying around at home, and I was thinking of finding interesting fabrics, cutting them up and pasting them on an A5 base. On transparency paper, I would write my name, partially hidden by the fabric layers. I was trying to portray the idea of being a creature of comfort who likes being bundled up and comfortable. I rejected this idea because it was pretty similar to my ‘timid’ composition.

IDEA #2 (CHOSEN): To highlight the oversized-ness, I figured I could make the font look like it was so huge that it didn’t fit the frame. I would use pastel colours to accentuate the comfy aspect, and also because I love pastels.

Process

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This composition was done digitally from scratch. I started with a clipping mask of the texture, then used the brush tool to add the fur along the sides, then blended more and more to achieve a more natural look.

Final

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 I AM A WRITER

Meaning: For a long time, I was pretty sure I was going to be a journalist once I graduated with my Mass Comm diploma. I worked as a beauty/lifestyle writer for almost 1 year and I loved what I did. It was intriguing to me that although my name must have been seen by many people, almost noone would know me personally, or even want to know more about me. The story always comes first, and a good writer doesn’t do it for the fame. As a writer, you’re sort of hidden behind the words you write, for better or for worse.

IDEA:
I decided to use negative space to communicate the idea of hiding/residing behind the words.

Inspiration

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Process

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I first created the paragraphs with InDesign using lorem ipsum text, then used the text wrap effect so the words would “avoid” the huge D E B letters. Then I brought it over to Photoshop, adding a vignette effect, some brushes and a crumpled paper effect for interest.

Final

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Reflection:

This assignment was really enjoyable for me, because I’ve always been fascinated by typography and its versatility in evoking different meanings and themes. I’m glad that Shirley pushed me to think harder about how to make the fonts convey exactly what I intended, and I hope the audience can relate to what I’ve created.

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We were finally allowed to work with colour in our final project, which was really exciting. But introducing extra elements into your designs might sometimes do more harm than good, so it was important to execute colour selections with proper planning beforehand.

IDEATION

I decided that I wanted to try implementing hand lettering into my pieces. I’m a beginner at hand-lettered typography, but I’ve been obssessed with it for quite some time, so I thought bringing this element into my designs would sum me up perfectly. From there, I thought of the look and feel of the pieces I aimed to produce. I knew I wanted to use pastel hues, because I’m personally drawn to them, and I think they represent my personality to a certain extent — dreamy and gentle.

I’ve always wanted to work with watercolours, and I’ve long admired many watercolour illustrators’ works, so I thought this project would be a good time to push myself. After watching lots of watercolour tutorials on YouTube and Pinning many watercolour illustrations, I experimented with mixing colours and varying the amount of water used, to produce colours of different intensities.

ARTIST REFERENCES

Frannerd

I really like her youthful style, and the way she illustrates her characters to look adorable, and yet not childish. Her use of pastel hues is to die for. I also like how she consistently outlines her illustrations in thin red ink, something I tried to replicate in blue ink, but I ended up abandoning the idea because my lines weren’t clean enough. More of her works can be found here.

Miranda Lorikeet (LAZY BONES)

Her works first caught my eye when I read that she does everything on MS Paint. This reminds me that the tools you have shouldn’t limit you to what you can create. I love the colour combinations used in her compositions, and the way she illustrates her human figures, with soft curves instead of angular lines.

EXECUTION

I was dealing with pale hues, so I couldn’t use a pencil to sketch out my designs on the paper first as the marks would show through the watercolour paint. The biggest challenge for me was to go in with blind faith and illustrate directly with watercolour paint. The fact that I’m not that confident in my drawing skills, and this was my first time trying out watercolour too — RISKY. But I went ahead with it anyway, and overall, I’m quite pleased with the results. I guess I like that I only had one try to get things right, and the imperfections add that human touch.

FINAL WORKS
  1. COMFORT + DAYDREAM = ME

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For my first equation, I picked out two traits that best describes me. Nothing quite makes me happy than feeling comfy and snug. In this case, comfort comes in the form of my favourite food and drinks. I’m also quite a big daydreamer, and I’m often thinking of where I’d like to travel to next or what personal projects to take on once I have time (which is never ⊙︿⊙). These two traits are combined to form my idea of the perfect afternoon — surrounded by tea and biscuits, a good book, and time to let my mind wander.

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COMFORT | I used complementary colours, blue and brown, and kept the rest of the colours pretty pale and neutral, except for a pop of red at the bottom to create some interest. I used brown for the text to look like it was written with coffee.

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DAYDREAM | I used a split-complementary harmony, with greens, blues and pinks.

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ME | I also used split-complementary colours here, with blues, purples and browns (orange). I especially like how the sky in space turned out, with a slightly smoky and mysterious quality.

2. CALM — SELF-DOUBT = A BETTER ME

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For this equation, I thought about my biggest weakness, which will have to be self-doubt. I’m constantly pointing out the negatives in my work or my appearance, and I’ve been trying to stop that. I honestly believe this will be a part of me for the rest of my life, and I suppose some self-doubt can fuel my drive to become a better human being, but it’ll definitely be great if I had more confidence especially in my creative capabilities, so I could stop being so scared about everything. I get nervous and jittery often, so I would love some calmness in my life as well. The result would be a balance of the two. Even though there’s all this negativity in my head, the sun will set everyday, and I can try again tomorrow.

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CALM | I wanted the composition to look serene and gentle, so I used an analogous harmony of soft blues, greens and purples. I drew the letters to look like squishy rubber floats.

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SELF-DOUBT | As this is a negative emotion, I decided to work with monochromatic shades of grey. The scribbles on the hands are all my insecurities and doubts, flowing within me and etched in my mind.

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A BETTER ME | The final photo in this equation is a combination of the two colour schemes, reiterating the balance I mentioned above. I like the contrast it produced.

3. SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE + GREEN FINGERS = AN IDEAL ME

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For my third equation, I thought about my aspirations. I have a great hunger for traveling, and I’ve always wanted to be spontaneous and explore a new, unfamiliar country. In my current situation, with school and other commitments, it’s pretty much impossible, but I still hold that spirit of adventure pretty close to my heart. I also strive (but fail) to be good with plants, and when I have my own place, I hope to have many cactuses at home. In the meantime, I’ll keep learning how to be better with plants from my mum. The end result: to someday go exploring in an exotic location like the desert or rocky mountains.

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SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE | I made use of analagous colours again, with greens, blues and purples.

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GREEN FINGERS | I like using pastel pink and green together (complementary harmony), and the lilac shade for the text goes well with the colour combination.

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AN IDEAL ME | I kept the colours fairly neutral and earthy for most of the picture, except for a warm ombre sky to signify good vibes.

4. ACTIVE + A JOB I LOVE = ME IN 5 YEARS TIME

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for my last equation, I focused on my future plans. Since starting school, I’ve done little to no exercise, and that’s horrid! I’m hoping I can stop making excuses in the near future and keep to a simple but consistent fitness routine. I also hope to be working in a profession I love. There’s nothing that bugs me more than not being able to do enjoy what I do. I came into media and design knowing all too well that it might not make me lots of $$, but the satisfaction from building on my passions and interests is totally worth it. If I could support myself while keeping my passions alive, then I’m all set. The end result would be being able to balance all aspects of my life.

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ACTIVE | I used a vibrant and energetic hue of orange, and selected blue for the people’s clothes to produce a complementary harmony. If I had time, I would have added more figures and made the word ‘active’ bigger and more centralised.

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A JOB I LOVE | This illustration is supposed to look like a close-up shot of a corkboard. I picked a vibrant yellow (like a post-it) for the text, so it’ll stand out from the rest of the muted blues and purples in the composition.

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ME IN 5 YEARS | I stuck mainly with shades of blue, with small accents of yellow in the background.

 

Doing up these compositions was highly tiresome, but I’m really happy that we got to present our work in such a personal way, and this project really made me think hard about how I define myself, and how I strive to be a better version of myself. I’ve also enjoyed getting to know my classmates’ individual styles through this final assignment.

The rhyme problem

Assignment objective: to produce abstract narratives based on lines extracted from nursery rhymes

My biggest takeaway from this assignment is the idea that something can look nothing like how it’s described, and still be an effective composition (e.g. a cow can be symbolised by a milk can, or a cowbell). This time, Shirley has pushed us to let go of any previous notions of the nursery rhymes we grew up with, and use abstraction to communicate ideas. I was heavily inspired by surrealist art, which aims to “resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality.”

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I really appreciate the works of René Magritte, a Belgian surrealist artist whose iconic works are often mentioned when studying surrealism. His 1953 painting called Golconda features a group of men in suits and bowler hats (which often appeared in his other works) in a suburban neighbourhood setting. I like it’s ambiguity in direction, so it’s up to the viewer to decide if the men are falling or floating upwards. The clever use of repetition is something I’ve tried to apply in my compositions.

Rejected compositions

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall

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This was my first ever composition, where I made Humpty Dumpty into a faceless egg wearing bricks for pants. I added a top hat on one of the eggs to produce a focal point. Although I liked the repeated pattern, I rejected this composition because I didn’t feel like it was imaginative enough.

The little dog laughed to see such sport

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Trying to be more abstract with this one, I thought of a sport that would be funny to watch, and came up with elephants on roller skates playing tennis. I intentionally made the elephants smaller than the dog, and arranged them in a manner that would make it seem like they are worshipping the dog, who is holding the tennis ball. The background is made up of layers of tennis court blueprints, which I thought produced quite a cool effect. I rejected this in the end because I thought it looked slightly messy as a whole.

FINAL COMPOSITIONS

001: The cow jumped over the moon

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This composition is inspired by the possibility of alternate realities and how there could be other beings experiencing the same things we’re experiencing, but with slight tweaks in their realities. I made a trail of moons to show the connection they all share, applying directional force as one of the principles of design we’ve learnt about. I wanted the background to have some texture and ambiguity, so I created a layering effect using the moons in different opacities, and used the multiply effect.

002: Hey diddle diddle! The cat and the fiddle

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I wanted to present the cat in a regal manner, so I used a lion as my main subject. I put the wreath around it to maintain its official and royal vibe, and replaced the leaves with fiddles in varying sizes. I like the feel of unity (another principle of design) it presents. I tried to create a watercolour effect on the music sheet in the background so it’ll show up subtly.

003: Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed

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I tried to create a scene in an old-fashioned kitchen. Trying not to take the phrase too literally, I imagined a whisk (the idea of whipping) in a mixing bowl. I used pillows to demonstrate the idea of sleep, and placed a retro cereal box behind the bowl.

004: There was an old woman who lived in a shoe

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I wanted to portray a badass grandma living in a shoe without a care. I chose a Converse Jack Purcell sneaker for her to live in, and decorated the shoe with everyday items like clothes and a potted plant to show that she’s lived there for quite a while. I wanted the shoe to look like it was pinned on a wall of an old, regal and possibly vacant house, so I picked a royal-looking wallpaper.

Experimenting with lines – final

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Breathing life into lines was an intriguing, sometimes frustrating process. To come up with 18 completely different abstract interpretations is a tall order, but I’m glad I challenged my mind to think outside the box. There are some strips I like more than others, but as a whole, I’m content with what I have (and pretty relieved it’s over). If given another chance, I would try to be more flexible and experiment with more mediums.

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Assignment objective: Use lines to produce abstract marks that express a set of emotions

Before embarking on the assignment, I looked up the definitions of the selected emotions, so I could determine the meanings that are accepted by the general population. From there, I mashed personal experiences and feelings together with the dictionary definitions to come up with themes for each of the 18 emotions.

I decided to work with Micron marker pens as my sole medium, because I appreciate how the thin pen tip gives me ample control to create intricate and neat designs. This also meant that it probably took me much longer to complete the project than if I were to use a paint brush, but I was quite content with the final outcome.

Below are some of my favourite creations:

EXHAUSTED

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adjective
1. very tired.

I thought of people being controlled like puppets on a string. These strings bear the weight of day to day stresses, like money, career advancement and social status. The strings, or vines in this case, are constantly wound together and held up, but some of them come loose and droop to the bottom, signifying a mental breaking point that gives way to exhaustion.

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V1: attempting to make the strings look exhausted
V2 (final): brought in shading to create more depth, brought some strings down to show contrast

 

SLOVEN

/ˈslʌv(ə)n/ noun
A person who is habitually untidy or careless.

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There is a beauty to organised chaos, like when an artist’s studio is undeniably messy, but he knows where things go and where to find them. For this piece, I wanted to bring across the idea of messiness and disarray, while maintaining a path out of habit. I was inspired by kinetic drawing artist, Heather Hansen, who lays on a huge canvas and draws with her body, going over the lines many times to produce beautiful, fluid charcoal art pieces.

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V2 (final): used the slanted tip of a micron pen to produce extremely thin and faint lines that stray from the main thick line, adding to the messy effect

 

TURBULENT

/ˈtəːbjʊl(ə)nt/ adjective
characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

The first thing that comes to mind are waves, calm one moment, then crashing and violent the next. Emotions can work that way as well, as people move through different environments and situations. I tried to challenge myself to come up with an abstract representation of turbulent waves.

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V1: slightly darker shadows on bigger waves to show intensity
V2 (final): Minimalist interpretation of unpredictable waves, varying the distances between the lines and producing an implied line on top

 

EMBARRASSED

/ɪmˈbarəst,ɛm-/ adjective
to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

We all have our embarrassing moments, and most of the time (for me anyway) they result in a sheer desire to hide from the world in a dark cave. Attempting to illustrate this feeling on paper was interesting. I added multiple layers to the black holes to show how well concealed I want to be.

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The gaping holes make me feel slightly uncomfortable and weirded out, which is in line with the feeling of embarrassment. I took inspiration from Japanese pop art artist Yayoi Kusama, whose iconic use of polka dots is loved all around the world.

 

DISTRACTED

/dɪˈstraktɪd/ adjective
unable to concentrate because one is preoccupied by something worrying or unpleasant.

Distraction often happens when you’re working on something intently, but something more exciting and fun catches your attention and you lose your momentum. I get distracted almost 100% of the time whenever I’m on the Internet — it’s practically a daily occurrence. I tried to play with the juxtaposition of a neat and consistent pattern that suddenly breaks away and goes haywire.

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V1: repeated step pattern
V2: made the ‘distraction’ portion much more free and haywire

ANXIOUS

/ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/ adjective
feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

I tried to visually represent the way my heart hammers against my chest when I’m feeling anxious. Taking inspiration from a heartbeat monitor, I drew uneven zig zag lines, occasionally decreasing the distance between them to show uncertainty and nerves.

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LYRICAL

/ˈlɪrɪk(ə)l/ adjective
(of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer’s emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.

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The word ‘lyrical’ makes me think of being happy, free and jubilant. I got inspired by the paisley print, a hippie  print commonly used on accessories and apparel. I like the way it looks expressive, vibrant and free. I started out with a basic teardrop shape but tried to fill in the shapes with more details and movement.

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SYSTEMATIC

/sɪstəˈmatɪk/ adjective
done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

I was watching Food Factory, a TV show that shows a behind-the-scenes look at mass factory lines. I thought about the conveyor belts in factories and how everything is incredibly organised and meticulous. So I tried to replicate the assembly line with simplified lines. It took sooooooooooo long to draw the lines freehand but I’m pretty satisfied with the neatness.

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