Artist: Martín De Pasquale
The most interesting formal element in these pictures uses complex shapes in the composition. The composition really helps to lead your eye on a certain path throughout the piece. Another great formal element is the use of light; in this case, very bright light that either casts broad shadows across the entire piece or creates a very clear outline throughout the composition. The vivid light adds to the complex shapes by separating the form with harsh highlights and shadows.
The main subject of these pieces is the body; More specifically, the integration of the body with the environment it inhabits. It feels as though the environment is changing the subject, making their limbs twist and their body disappear. This series was made by the artist from 2020 - 2021, the height of quarantine. These composites really encapsulate the feeling of loneliness and anxiety we were all going through at the time. By using the body as the main subject allows the viewer to connect with the artist during an uncertain moment in their life.
For my project, I want to incorporate the composition, lighting, and blur between the subject and environment. But I want to use nature as the backdrop instead of the industrial or interior background displayed in Martín‘s work. I also want to play around with color and composition by showcasing the body in different biomes (Ex, Tundras have a lot of blue) and putting the body in different situations.
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