Concentration
My concentration is an exploration of the moods and motivations of myself and those who are close to me. Since each person presents themselves differently, it is only appropriate that they are portraits. Each piece displays a side of the person that is not seen by the average person.
As the face shows the most emotion, most images are portraits except piece 8, unifying the portfolio as a whole. The beginnings of the portfolio (pieces 2-6) all have more monotone color schemes with a glow, putting emphasis on the most important part of the person. While this pattern is broken with piece 8, the focus on their moods and motivation remains consistent with the use of symbolism. The lack of a portrait in piece 8 comes with its own risks, as I had to carefully use symbolism to contrast the hand while still conveying meaning. Having been painted with acrylic, the medium of piece 7 even acts as a symbol. Each line is slightly different and the drips of paint remain inconsistent to contrast the apparent symmetry throughout the piece, while maintaining the balance in piece 7. Piece 9 uses proportion to put emphasis on the face itself, while using the contrast between colors to balance the piece. The background in piece 9, while symbolic, also serves to provide variety within the piece to maintain interest.
As the face shows the most emotion, most images are portraits except piece 8, unifying the portfolio as a whole. The beginnings of the portfolio (pieces 2-6) all have more monotone color schemes with a glow, putting emphasis on the most important part of the person. While this pattern is broken with piece 8, the focus on their moods and motivation remains consistent with the use of symbolism. The lack of a portrait in piece 8 comes with its own risks, as I had to carefully use symbolism to contrast the hand while still conveying meaning. Having been painted with acrylic, the medium of piece 7 even acts as a symbol. Each line is slightly different and the drips of paint remain inconsistent to contrast the apparent symmetry throughout the piece, while maintaining the balance in piece 7. Piece 9 uses proportion to put emphasis on the face itself, while using the contrast between colors to balance the piece. The background in piece 9, while symbolic, also serves to provide variety within the piece to maintain interest.
Breadth
All the works that don't quite fit into my concentration.
Final Project
Animations
My final animation for NYSSSA's media arts program. 24 fps. 53 seconds long, 1272 frames total.