The works underneath mine were Avery Wallace’s Under The Influence Compositions. The works are cohesive in both style and color but feel like a series of pieces versus the same thing copied and pasted. All pieces depict a scene of war or some type of battle that’s happening far off in the distance.They also share the same aspect ratio and texture.
The meaning of the works when viewed together is one that has a sad undertone. This main figure is going on an adventure and while the figure isn’t actively looking at the scene unfolding near them, they are very much a part of it. The filter and texture placed on the figure give me a dated/ timed feeling which further enhances the sad undertone. The best way I could describe the emotion these pieces evoke are similar to when you read a depressing section in a history book about struggles and the effects of war.
I think these works did explore the subject in a creative and unique way. It starts up with a close up over the shoulder of the main figure, then it pans to a 3/4th shot with the figure further away in the photo, before finally switching the sides of the figure and giving a full view of them walking into a town that looks to be smoking. I think all the works are convincing, everything blends in nicely and works to create a cohesive composition. Elements that are repeated throughout each piece are the clouds, the grainy texture, and the filter, making the works consistent. The elements are intentionally placed because you can see the transition from the planes, to an explosion, to the aftermath of the explosion within the three frames. Additionally, the artist used depth of field as well as other photographical practices like scale and perspective to make these three pieces whole.
I think these three pieces were successful in creating a story shared within them. Successful in artwork is typically if the creator can get their message across to their audience without causing unintentional confusion/misunderstanding. I think the works comment on war and its effects but don't take a specific stand on the matter, it just shows how war can affect the individuals going about their day to day lives. I think the reasons listed in the previous paragraph help support my claim.
Lastly, the piece I think that is more successful is the first image with the main figure actively looking at the planes flying by. The perspective, angles, and general composition of the work feels stronger as the figure is actively engaged in what’s going on around them. Out of the three, the weaker one feels like the second one,I understand the concept with the explosion but it doesn’t feel very impactful. If you look at older cartoons where the cloud from the explosion comes up, it’s large. It can still be in the same area but have the smoke cloud start from the ground and show it moving up in the sky. Have the foreground elements covering it so the audience still knows it’s farther away, then it can lead into the third piece. Other than that, every other element is consistent and supportive of Avery’s ideas.
The first work is of a woman sitting on a couch under a blanket holding her hand up and touching auroral lights. The lights are blue and green and there are three strips of light. In the second composition there is a woman sitting on a cloud reading a book that is glowing. The background is a blank wall.
Together these two compositions feel like a dream. They seem to be playing with natural elements such as clouds and light to create this fictional/dream like composition. I do feel like they are similar in theme but different in execution. I think if she had used similar colors in both of the pieces they would feel more like a set (not that they have to be). I would love for you to expand on this theme with a couple more compositions, I love the dreamy effect they have as well as like you are exploring a new reality.
The craft of your compositions are nicely done, I think the cloud composition is specifically well done. I think there are a couple edits I would suggest for the auroral lights such as: having your hand almost touch the light but not actually interact with the light, adjust the purple light to more of a blue light, and maybe play with the setting of this. I think it would have been fun to see you sitting in a bed and reaching up to touch the light as if it was inside your bedroom. The cloud composition is my favorite of the two because of how the clouds interact with your legs, I think it is nicely composed. I also like the glow you have coming from the book onto your upper body. This feels realistic and well thought out.
I think your two compositions are successful considering the inspiration they are based on. I feel like there isn’t as much of a conceptual meaning since you were trying to create in a similar style to another artist. The cloud composition seems to hold a little bit more of a concept which could mean that reading makes you feel like you’re in another world or floating in a cloud. The auroral lights composition doesn’t really spark any conceptual ideas in my mind but I still think it is a successful piece.
Overall, I think you captured the style of your artist in a great and unique way. You didn’t copy anything he made directly but you can definitely see a resemblance between the two designs. I think you chose a great artist to be inspired by and created two really neat compositions. I think you could absolutely make this into a series or even just expand on the two you've already made with just some simple adjustments.
The works underneath mine were Avery Wallace’s Under The Influence Compositions. The works are cohesive in both style and color but feel like a series of pieces versus the same thing copied and pasted. All pieces depict a scene of war or some type of battle that’s happening far off in the distance.They also share the same aspect ratio and texture.
ReplyDeleteThe meaning of the works when viewed together is one that has a sad undertone. This main figure is going on an adventure and while the figure isn’t actively looking at the scene unfolding near them, they are very much a part of it. The filter and texture placed on the figure give me a dated/ timed feeling which further enhances the sad undertone. The best way I could describe the emotion these pieces evoke are similar to when you read a depressing section in a history book about struggles and the effects of war.
I think these works did explore the subject in a creative and unique way. It starts up with a close up over the shoulder of the main figure, then it pans to a 3/4th shot with the figure further away in the photo, before finally switching the sides of the figure and giving a full view of them walking into a town that looks to be smoking. I think all the works are convincing, everything blends in nicely and works to create a cohesive composition. Elements that are repeated throughout each piece are the clouds, the grainy texture, and the filter, making the works consistent. The elements are intentionally placed because you can see the transition from the planes, to an explosion, to the aftermath of the explosion within the three frames. Additionally, the artist used depth of field as well as other photographical practices like scale and perspective to make these three pieces whole.
I think these three pieces were successful in creating a story shared within them. Successful in artwork is typically if the creator can get their message across to their audience without causing unintentional confusion/misunderstanding. I think the works comment on war and its effects but don't take a specific stand on the matter, it just shows how war can affect the individuals going about their day to day lives. I think the reasons listed in the previous paragraph help support my claim.
Lastly, the piece I think that is more successful is the first image with the main figure actively looking at the planes flying by. The perspective, angles, and general composition of the work feels stronger as the figure is actively engaged in what’s going on around them. Out of the three, the weaker one feels like the second one,I understand the concept with the explosion but it doesn’t feel very impactful. If you look at older cartoons where the cloud from the explosion comes up, it’s large. It can still be in the same area but have the smoke cloud start from the ground and show it moving up in the sky. Have the foreground elements covering it so the audience still knows it’s farther away, then it can lead into the third piece. Other than that, every other element is consistent and supportive of Avery’s ideas.
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ReplyDeleteThe first work is of a woman sitting on a couch under a blanket holding her hand up and
touching auroral lights. The lights are blue and green and there are three strips of light. In the
second composition there is a woman sitting on a cloud reading a book that is glowing. The
background is a blank wall.
Together these two compositions feel like a dream. They seem to be playing with natural
elements such as clouds and light to create this fictional/dream like composition. I do feel like
they are similar in theme but different in execution. I think if she had used similar colors in both
of the pieces they would feel more like a set (not that they have to be). I would love for you to
expand on this theme with a couple more compositions, I love the dreamy effect they have as
well as like you are exploring a new reality.
The craft of your compositions are nicely done, I think the cloud composition is specifically well
done. I think there are a couple edits I would suggest for the auroral lights such as: having your
hand almost touch the light but not actually interact with the light, adjust the purple light to more
of a blue light, and maybe play with the setting of this. I think it would have been fun to see you
sitting in a bed and reaching up to touch the light as if it was inside your bedroom. The cloud
composition is my favorite of the two because of how the clouds interact with your legs, I think it
is nicely composed. I also like the glow you have coming from the book onto your upper body.
This feels realistic and well thought out.
I think your two compositions are successful considering the inspiration they are based on. I feel
like there isn’t as much of a conceptual meaning since you were trying to create in a similar style
to another artist. The cloud composition seems to hold a little bit more of a concept which could
mean that reading makes you feel like you’re in another world or floating in a cloud. The auroral
lights composition doesn’t really spark any conceptual ideas in my mind but I still think it is a
successful piece.
Overall, I think you captured the style of your artist in a great and unique way. You didn’t copy
anything he made directly but you can definitely see a resemblance between the two designs. I
think you chose a great artist to be inspired by and created two really neat compositions. I think
you could absolutely make this into a series or even just expand on the two you've already
made with just some simple adjustments.