The painted geometric shapes on my face naturally correspond well with the cardboard cut outs - the appropriate colours selected also adds to this idea. Perhaps there are too many shapes on my face and probably if I were to do it again I would have two or three fairly large shapes which overlap. The white background of my face works really well because it allows the shapes to really stand out.
These images show my development as I built up a non-human character and after careful consideration decided to have a plain red background to correspond well with the opaque use of shape and colour. I experimented with different types of background prior to the red, such as graffiti which I found too colourful and chaotic because it made the character blend into the background. However this did not correspond with my overall intention which was to create a character that stands out and becomes distinct and individual. Which relates to my presentation concept of me becoming free from the constraints of a 'box' and shows my development throughout the course. I also experimented with a dark black background which was not as successful because there was no real connection between the colour and black. Although it allowed my character to stand out, the process made me understand that the overall composition needed more of a balanced harmonic structure.
Black background
Graffiti Background
There is something extremely interesting about both of these images. I like how much the character stands out with the darker background, creating a real sense of obscurity. I don't feel however the black compliments the colours in anyway and doesn't really have a character of itself as there is no real connection to the subject. I also like how the t shirt blends in nicely with the graffiti background as this allows the shapes to really stand out and draw your eyes to that specific part. I do feel however the red is more successful as it has a real sense of balance between blending in and standing out.
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