this image takes on a negative presentation. From phase I, the image has been rendered with pen and ink, and the composition has not been changed a whole lot. There is much more finite texture in this piece, which is accomplished through the illustration style.
In terms of a message, the visual style of this illustrative image has a code. The rendering method carries a definite aesthetic. The naive linework and organic forms suggest that it has a negative connotation, but not overly so. The way the linework starts to deconstruct the image suggests an element of disarray, or lack of confidence. I dont feel like the image carries as much negative weight as i anticipated. The grid paper in the background, coupled with the color choices lead me to interpreting the style as almost trivializing the negative aspects of this piece, making it just a touch less negative. As for a channel, the image is derived from an image i supplied, which is effective.
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it appears that once more we find ourselves on a different page. my interpretation was a response, formally and attitudinally, to the initial postcard. I interpreted from the formal presentation that you had intended a negative or threatening presentation of this object.
...but that was not consistent with what i had expected from you. It was my assumption was that you (read: sender) in fact deeply cared about this object and its expressive potential... so I was confused that it was rendered so harshly - the photoshop manipulation did not seem to be an appropriate method of production.
I went about illustrating the airbrush to further our conversation by visually contending that we all have the capacity to think and see things independently of what is required for our day to day existence, and that it is meaningful to take the time to draw a thing- to pay attention and consider it deeply and imagine its potential.
It is interesting that you mention a lack of confidence, as confidence was indeed my primary assertion... that I executed this piece with total faith that it is my strength to approach a problem in this way- with analytical scrutiny and an adaptive and detailed examination of form.
In this regard, I had attempted to express and share this positive sentiment with you. I can say with confidence that what you've received is the best effort i was capable of making, and i have said it decidedly in my own voice. it is my hope that you will find affinities in your own work and experience.
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