Final Piece
Story
It was just another day in Egypt. In a random pyramid, the coffin opened. The Mummy opened its eyes and began to walk. Out of the blue, the loose ends of its wrap caught its eyes. Out of curiosity, it began to start pulling the wrap and ended up as a pile of tissue papers.
Concept
I want to create an eerie atmosphere since we are using black and white papers only, therefore the Mummy story. Everything is very minimalist and focus on the subject I want to show, thus the centralization in most frames.
Process
Initial sketch of the 9 frames.
However, changes are made to frames 1, 2, 3 and 9 while doing the actual pieces. For frame 1, it is difficult to create the Sphinx statue therefore I substituted it with camel instead. For frame 2, I wanted to show a room with treasures and a coffin but it is difficult to create the 3-D effect of the treasure chest. For frame 3, I decided to improvise and create a 3-D effect of the coffin door that can open.
Frame 1
Frame 1 shows a camel and pyramids, depicting a scene in Egypt.
Techniques used:
- Shadows to create forms of pyramids in the background
- Use of abstract shape (triangles) as a recognizable form of pyramids
Frame 2
Frame 2 shows typical symbols carved in a pyramid, depicting inside of the pyramid.
Techniques used:
- Use of abstract shapes (symbols) as a recognizable forms of Egyptian symbols
Frame 3
Frame 3 shows a coffin opening with a figure (the Mummy) inside.
Techniques used:
- Use of abstract shape (human figure) as a recognizable form of a person
- 3-D effect of the opening coffin door
Frame 4
Frame 4 shows the eyes of the Mummy, indicating the Mummy woke up from its deep slumber.
Techniques used:
- Geometrical symmetry
Frame 5
Frame 5 shows the Mummy walking.
Techniques used:
- Cutting lines on the Mummy to create texture of the wraps
Frame 6
Frame 6 shows the loose ends of the wraps that caught the Mummy’s attention.
Techniques used:
- 3-D effect of the loose ends
Frame 7
Frame 7 shows the unwrapping.
Techniques used:
- 3-D effect of the wraps by pasting twisting the white papers
- Abstract representation of the unwrapping process
Frame 8
Frame 8 shows the unwrapping. (from another angle)
Techniques used:
- Centralization of the object to bring in focus
- Curved lines implying flow and actions
- Use of abstract shape (figures) as a recognizable form of a person
Frame 9
Frame 9 shows a camel and pyramids, depicting a scene in Egypt.
Techniques used:
- 3-D effect of piles of tissue papers
Date: 22 August 2016, Monday