Under the Influence Research
Chosen Artist: Shaylin Wallace
Shaylin Wallace is a 21-year-old digital artist who specializes in creating surreal imagery by using Adobe Photoshop with the use of stock photography. She is currently majoring in Graphic Design and is interested in pushing boundaries by combining minimalist design with surrealism. Her work is designed in a way that is not easily recognizable, and interpretation is subject to shift greatly. Many of her compositions seem to be basic at first glance, presenting an unreal or bizarre viewing experience. With these particular works feeling vague at first, it allows viewers to explore their own interpretation while reflecting on their personal experiences that remind them of possibly a specific part of her piece.
Wallace uses cool and warm tones in an intense and saturated manner to capture the viewer’s attention. She uses photography with models posed specifically to evoke different emotions while allowing viewers to reflect on their own identities and experiences. In Shalylin Wallace’s piece, Billow Tree, viewers can see a singular tree standing in a red field with a very bright blue sky. The leaves of the tree are very whimsical and painted in a soft, white color. Creating environments that have a heavily minimalistic placement creates a lonely, dreamlike space. The tone of these pieces feels very bold, where the red is incredibly vibrant next to a blue that feels soothing. There is minimal use of any texture in these pieces that creates a sense of symmetry. Symmetry is also visible, as many of the subjects are centered.
In my own project, I want to utilize primarily two colors that appear contrasting and vibrant. I want to create compositions that feel very mysterious, yet have one main subject visible that stands out. Though I would like to play more with spatial depth in contrast to Wallace, creating a flat space. It would also be interesting to include blue in reference to a more futuristic tone. It would also be interesting to have two different subjects existing within the two colored realms. I also really find it satisfying that Wallace used a silhouette of a person, and within the silhouette was an image of leaves. I think conducting a similar concept, such as this, could be interesting, where I could experiment with different overlays and color modes.
Subject Matter/Themes
Explores psychological states, emotions, and identity through photography.
The body can be used as a site of transformation to represent inner feelings.
Creating dreamlike spaces that feel intimate.
Formal Elements:
Heavy use of red and blue colors for a powerful contrast.
Red can be interpreted to symbolize passion, urgency, or even violence.
There is the use of high contrast, as well as deep shadows and bright lighting.
Creating environments that feel impractical, yet powerful.
Concepts:
Natural yet cosmic elements through digital manipulation.
Digital collages with geometric forms.
Reimagined beauty and self-expression.
Metaphors for alternate worlds and human emotion. (meditation, calmness, passion, aggression).
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