Project 1- Design Foundations
Reflection:
On the 11" x14" white paper, and using a thick Sharpie marker, I chose to explore the theme of self-expression. From this, I applied the design principles of line, shape, rhythm, and unity. Through this assignment, I got to thoroughly put on paper how and what I was feeling in the moment. This project was extremely therapeutic for me personally, as it allowed me to sit down and be completely in tune with myself and what I’m creating. Experimenting with the use of thick and thin lines was so fun to do. Along with that, the fact that the entire piece should be in black and white allowed for full creative freedom regarding using negative space and eliminated the issues that could occur when trying to choose a color palette. This also helped me immensely regarding choosing what I did and did not want filled in or blank. Upon first glance, the piece is a bit overwhelming to the eye- but that was my intent. Exploring the theme of self-expression gave me the chance to sort of just play around as I go, and additionally not be too focused on if the outcome were to be “good” or “bad”. From my perspective, this piece expresses how my brain can sometimes look. Scattered, but unified. There were a couple of lines/subjects that I added on both sides of the paper, such as the squiggly lines with the thick, alternating curved lines in the middle. This can represent recurring thoughts, and how some things can stay in an individual's head and affect them over time. Branching off of that, in the middle, I chose to sort of divide the page with the use of negative space, where I added the small, half-filled-in circles. From this, that choice can symbolize the divide that some people experience in their heads when deciphering situations. To an untrained eye, the chaos of the piece may seem a bit much, but when explained, can be broken down. I utilized the use of circles multiple times throughout the piece, and they can be interpreted as individual thoughts, flowing through one’s head. Additionally, the immense use of lines throughout the piece signifies the cluttered thoughts that can occur through someone’s head.
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