Final outcome - alternative interpretations

This image uses negative space and colour in a truly evocative way.  It represents the relationship between art and artist, as though it is one dependent on the chaotic and instinctive use of colour. The way that the figure blends in with the colour could be seen as a statement of the physical bond between art and the person who creates.  The shadows create ambiguous and natural shapes which could allude to ideas of the unknown, this could symbolise hidden and unconscious aspects of the creative process. I particularly love the use of geometric shapes and primary and complementary colours which have a shield-like and mechanical appearance, there are also hints of tribalism and expressive identity. Interestingly, I find that the negative space not only possesses character (with the light and dark shadows, and the intersecting lines which start from the left had side) but could also be seen as symbolic of journey development. 

This whole idea of 'journey' relates so well to my presentation concept - me being trapped inside my own bubble at the start of the year and being restricted to mundane materials and not opening up my mind to new ways of working and being more expressive with my approach to ideas. The shapes could perhaps represent my old self at the beginning of the year forcing my way out, with my body in the piece of art representing the 'bubble' or 'box'. The overall image represents my creative transition from sticking to what I know best and really challenging myself in being more expressive and seeing things from different perspectives.

Why i did not choose this image?

Although this composition is also extremely effective, especially because it is centre stage and you are able to see everything that I have created - I feel like it is clearly obvious that it is a photograph of someone with objects attached. The objects and person appear as separate things but with the other one the convey a real sense of cohesiveness (character). Compositionally I feel it isn't as interesting as it is simply smack bang in the middle. I also think the eyes open allow the viewer to really engage with the character as after all they are the key to someones soul.