IF: NEIGHBOR
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
I chose to consider some operative words as I created this work for this week's post.
Universal
I chose to simplify the structure of the houses to reflect a universal theme. In retrospect, perhaps the chimney is too ethnocentric, but I feel as though the composition needed it. While the image may not be truly universal or timeless, it is the most generic The use of cut paper and flat, two-dimensional shapes allowed me to reinterpret a common pictogram for a house.
Eclectic
The use of strictly cut paper allowed me utilize found paper as an art element. The type that appears on the paper is intentional. It adds the to composition by adding an uncommon element. The small headline reads “Paper with Character” only adds to the piece and will be noted in describing other terms in the list.
Minimal
Limited materials, minimal color palette, large dominant shapes construct the work. I left out unnecessary details.
Anthropomorphic
I had almost left the work finished without the inclusion of the arms and hands. The windows suggested a human-like traits, but I thought that the inclusion of the hands added emphasis and wit based on the theme.
Elegant
The elegance lies in the work’s simplicity. A concept was abstracted down to it’s basic theme and subtly presented in a basic hands-on medium.
9 Comments:
Nicely done. I like the compostion a lot.
houses holding hands - cute!
reminds me of love thy neighbor, mr rogers and things like that. Like the interesting use of the paper very unique
very nice illo,simply and strong
funny illo
i appreciate the straightforward approach, wonderful style!
I love the simplicity and boldness of this! Stunning.
nice work i like it alot but mor color would set it off you feel me.
I like the TEXTure on the buildings.
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