EGO THOUGHTS
Koi fish are a common symbol in the Chinese culture. Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolise several lessons and even trails individuals often encounter in life. The koi symbolises power, energetic , confidence and it also symbolises the ability to fight against odds just like them having the ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream.
Drawing and painting the koi fishes before doing composition, the selection of colours for made me play around with the symbolism of colour. certain colours represent certain aspects or outcomes in life.
Phoenix plays the same as the koi fishes. Phoenix in the Chinese culture represents women, confidence of women and the ability to conquer.
After my primary research, I played around with composition.
Below are the composition, not forgetting the colours contrast and also the principle of the design elements.
Composition to be continue…. to the selection of the top best few…