Project Update #3

It's always a good feeling to have when a personal idea or vision unfolds and develops into a concise reflective body of work. As I've moved along in the early stages and now head towards the final phase of my project, this concept is becoming more evident with each step taken. Admittedly, it's been challenging at times, and often questionable of the art and direction, but certainly an optimistic process nonetheless.

When I originally planned on the formation and creation of this piece (my project) I felt influenced by a few different things; most notably Art and imagery, perspective, time and space, the art of illusion, technique, and slow revelation. To some these concepts might seem foreign or unfamiliar in the direction of their work...but so far all of these things have translated pretty vast and fluidly throughout the progression of my project.

Firstly, the art and imagery I am trying to symbolize are hopefully very similar to that of a photograph or still image...capturing a specific point in time that could be profoundly deep and meaningful like that of a portrait. With the use of perspective one could hopefully see the comparisons/contrasts through certain elements and images represented. The Time and space should be used abundantly and force the viewer to concentrate solely on the entire page as the distinctive melody is almost visually compelling.

As for the contained illusion that is probably the most challenging concept thus far due in part to the masking and blending of similar images represented within the limits of the given work. The shapes, sizes, and effects should all be of their own nature and individual craft, but most importantly flow smoothly and emphasize structure and obscurity. I am finding that the use of color is a unique and resourceful method in this regard, but should be used sparingly to focus on a more subtle blend that is not too comparable to that of a palette or collage.

All the images should go hand-in-hand and be complimentitive of each other while conducting a range of motion that triggers sufficient contrast when seen with different perspectives. For example, the movement of clouds and waves should be uniquely similar in and parallel to the direction of motion, but still still recognizable for subject that is reflected. Maintaining unity while representing conflicting images is not exactly an easy thing...especially when your work still is engaging and attractive in it's own right. Above all the quality and theme should be properly conveyed and uncompromising even when it hurts.

Lastly, the technique is more a combination of things. With the sky, water, and light, you need to reflect on things you've seen or experienced: which is often very much an important theme in art. Based on those things...I've been able to envision in my thought-process and compare with other visuals such as art, photography, film, etc. This allows me to continue developing those subjects within a given frame or space in context and then insert it into the final product. This would be very different in most cases...but the point of emphasis is still based on one subject within the whole that outwardly expresses tone, movement, and reflection.

There really hasn't been much of a slow-revelation as of yet...but I am hoping that these last couple days of work I can establish a vivid flow and mood characteristic of nature that much like the film "Fogline" rewards the viewer with slow reveals if focused with attention attention to surrounding detail. We shall see, but for now the overall tone is satisfactory and hopefully nothing short of a small, yet creative invention of art.