Brainstorming List of Ideas
- story about the 5 senses: combination of foods, scents, sound, and textural objects-associations of each
- whimsical children’s stories: Shell Silverstein (specifically "Colors" and "It's Dark in Here" poems)
- The Ring of Endless Light by Henry Vaughan (poem)
- narrative using animals
- creating a game or making a riddle
- describing my own personal feelings
- use of historical paintings
- use of a movie as inspiration
- illustrating mythology
- story about the world’s most famous monuments and architecture...could be given human personalities
- story of a famous artist making a masterpiece [Gustav Klimt, my favorite artist]
Ideas Narrowed to 5
- story about the 5 senses: combination of foods, scents, sound, and textural objects- associations of each
- whimsical children’s stories: Shell Silverstein (specifically "Colors" and "It's Dark in Here" poems)
- describing my own personal feelings
- story about the world’s most famous monuments and architecture...could be given human personalities
- story of a famous artist making a masterpiece [Gustav Klimt, my favorite artist]
Narrowed Idea
Concept: After looking at my 5 narrowed ideas, I discovered that there was a correlation between one of Shel Silverstein's poems (and its style) and the idea of conveying specific emotions. The poem "It's Dark in Here" seemed to be a double entendre which began as a children's narrative that eventually made me draw upon the concept of depression and how sadness could be visually represented. From there I began to think of what other feeling(s) I could convey in relation to the first.
Concept: After looking at my 5 narrowed ideas, I discovered that there was a correlation between one of Shel Silverstein's poems (and its style) and the idea of conveying specific emotions. The poem "It's Dark in Here" seemed to be a double entendre which began as a children's narrative that eventually made me draw upon the concept of depression and how sadness could be visually represented. From there I began to think of what other feeling(s) I could convey in relation to the first.
How I Will Convey the Concept: Once I made an association with 'darkness' and 'sadness,' I began to think of opposing emotions, which led me to 'happiness' and 'light.' Then thinking about how I could convey these two opposing feelings by using lightness and darkness, I came to the of the representation and meaning of the Daoist 'ying/yang.' Therefore, I plan to use this ideal as both part of my design, and the way that I will express these emotions.
Style: Once I made an association with 'darkness' and 'sadness,' I began to think of opposing emotions, which led me to 'happiness' and 'light.' Then thinking about how I could convey these two opposing feelings by using lightness and darkness, I came to the of the representation and meaning of the Daoist 'ying/yang.' Therefore, I plan to use this concept as both part of my design, and the way that I will express these emotions.
Construction: After looking back to my visual research, I decided the form of Dettmer's piece was the most whimsical in construction because it resembles a ferris wheel. So, I have sketched designs in an accordion format that can be opened to form a circular, wheel-like shape. When I began to sketch that form, I made a connection to lamp shades and decided that I could use a moveable light in the center to illuminate the work and further emphasize its light and dark properties. I would like the overall book to resemble an abstract ying/yang, with some type of division between dominating white and dominating black areas.
Subject Example & My Next Steps: At this point, I still need to figure out what specific designs, figures, and text I plan to use to convey the two opposing emotions. Drawing from the poem that most inspired me, a possible illustration could include a boy inside of a lion, who holds a lightbulb out against surrounding darkness. The end of the book could then visually connect by illustrating some type of light or symbolism pertaining to light. I also plan to use color to further emphasize which emotions I'm trying convey, such as using dark values and shades on the dark side, and possibly transitioning into a heavier use of different hues, values, and intensities.
Style: Once I made an association with 'darkness' and 'sadness,' I began to think of opposing emotions, which led me to 'happiness' and 'light.' Then thinking about how I could convey these two opposing feelings by using lightness and darkness, I came to the of the representation and meaning of the Daoist 'ying/yang.' Therefore, I plan to use this concept as both part of my design, and the way that I will express these emotions.
Construction: After looking back to my visual research, I decided the form of Dettmer's piece was the most whimsical in construction because it resembles a ferris wheel. So, I have sketched designs in an accordion format that can be opened to form a circular, wheel-like shape. When I began to sketch that form, I made a connection to lamp shades and decided that I could use a moveable light in the center to illuminate the work and further emphasize its light and dark properties. I would like the overall book to resemble an abstract ying/yang, with some type of division between dominating white and dominating black areas.
Subject Example & My Next Steps: At this point, I still need to figure out what specific designs, figures, and text I plan to use to convey the two opposing emotions. Drawing from the poem that most inspired me, a possible illustration could include a boy inside of a lion, who holds a lightbulb out against surrounding darkness. The end of the book could then visually connect by illustrating some type of light or symbolism pertaining to light. I also plan to use color to further emphasize which emotions I'm trying convey, such as using dark values and shades on the dark side, and possibly transitioning into a heavier use of different hues, values, and intensities.