19/08/2019
The class commenced with discussing ten metaphors and finalizing so as to they should match to our personality. After converting the creative metaphors into 2D illustrations using abstract was our next assignment. It was using only black color through specific mediums such as ink,poster paint, marker and brush pen .
‘I am a mathematical problem‘
This metaphor is illustrated using the scribbling effect and two thick lines are used to signify math which is equal to sign. The scribbling effect is a depiction of messy and complicated . This metaphor helps to relate with self.
‘I am an autumn leaf.’
This illustration is a technique of a varies brush stroke that describes the changing weather.Through minimal negative and positive spacing the effect of leaves has been attained. This metaphor helps to connect with my extreme mood swings.
‘I am the red ant among the grasshoppers.‘
This illustration has has two n lines which portray grasshoppers leg and mountains . The mini three dots at the end shows group of ants . This is inspired from the ant and the grasshopper story where during summers ant work hard and the green creature enjoys whereas in winters ants rest and live in heat where grasshoppers go through a hard time.This is the very much situation that helps me relate to myself and hoping for a good winter in future.
‘I am Arjuna from Mahabharata.’
The graphic above is inspired from Hindu Mythology of story Mahabharata. The archer Pandava Arjuna is the focused character.Hence, this describes the distraction in two triangles using closed and eye-catchy texture. It is a dart board which has the target point in the middle.Therefore,the artwork helps me motivate myself in concentrating only on goal rather than distraction and habits.
‘I am a golden cracked bowl .’
This is highly inspired from the original history of china. It had to export ceramic bowls due to transportation the customer the customer received a broken ones,using staples and stick was giving unsatisfied customers. Hence, they started using gold to highlight the pattern . It became a part of history and a design. This motivates me as a person whenever i feel demotivated.I have illustrated my idea through crooked thunder lines and white effect as an illuminating.
‘I am a happy meal’
This is influenced by Mc Donalds happy meal which is full of surprises . The artwork has a box at the end which opens up to amazement . Texture used on the top is different elements describing the amazement element. It helps to associate with myself which helps to highlight the amazement factor.
‘I am a star in dark night.’
This abstract is portrayed through constellation . The stars don’t shine until the darkness .Similar way this motivates me no person becomes big in life until and unless of their struggles.
‘I am touch me not flower’
The artwork is described through positive and negative spacing. It has an abstract way of expressing the leaf and petals. It associates with me in such a way that i don’t open up easily to new people and push people away. The lines and dots on the other side seem pokey and sharp which is the truth and reality which a rose with thorns.
‘ I am a prayer.’
This illustration depicts flame and wooden sticks . Inside the flame is the joined hands which portray believe . To me believe is gratitude through prayer.
‘ I am pair of stilettos in a shelf full of flats’
The artwork is portrayed through different intensity of strokes . The background has flat brush pattern and mid has a high stiletto. This helps me to believe that being different and unique is important to do something big in life.
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