Task 3: Development & Design
- Module Information Booklet for this Module (MIB)
The design in (Figure 3.1) maintains the original character concept, featuring a mask that conceals half of the face, with a horn breaking through the eye socket. This element symbolizes transformation and the abandonment of humanity, reinforced by the desaturated dark blue tones on the unmasked portion of the face. These muted tones contrast with the bright background, emphasizing the character’s duality and struggle.
The composition utilizes asymmetrical balance by positioning the character off-center, drawing attention to the face while creating dynamic visual interest. The contrast between the vivid background and the expressive brushstrokes in the character’s form heightens the sense of depth and emotion. The choice of bold, painterly strokes, heavily inspired by Sui Ishida’s work, contributes to the raw, textured appearance of the piece, adding a sense of movement and intensity.
Design principles such as contrast, balance, and emphasis are crucial to this composition. The play of light and dark, the juxtaposition of smooth and rough textures, and the strategic placement of elements all work together to create a striking visual impact. Ultimately, this piece conveys a transformation narrative, illustrating the tension between identity change through expressive form and color.
The second painting (Figure 3.2) employs both symmetry and asymmetry, and contrast to create a striking and thought provoking composition. The mirrored figures establish a structured balance, yet the contrasting facial expressions and mask introduce asymmetry. The interplay between dark shadows, stark white hair, and the vivid yellow background enhances depth and guides the viewer’s eye toward the characters’ faces.
The left figure, masked and emotionless, opposes the right figure, unmasked yet visibly fatigued. This contrast suggests two opposing facets of the same individual, positioned with symmetrical negative space between them while maintaining asymmetry in their facial structures. The desaturated, muted color palette reflects the dissociative nature of their existence, as if they have been stripped of their sense of self.
Both figures express distinct emotions, one drained and exhausted, the other stoic and unfeeling. This difference in expression adds to the underlying tension of the piece, evoking a narrative of transformation, identity loss, or internal conflict. Inspired by Sui Ishida’s bold brushwork, the painting utilizes raw, expressive strokes to build texture and depth, further emphasizing the fractured psyche of the subject.
The third painting (Figure 4) explores the theme of fragmented identity through a striking composition that balances symmetry with asymmetry, contrast, and emphasis. The decision to depict two mirrored figures with slight variations in shading and expression reinforces the idea of internal conflict. Two sides of the same person existing simultaneously. The negative space between them, a bright and vivid yellow, acts as a visual divide, emphasizing separation while also drawing attention to their connection.
The purpose of the design is to illustrate transformation and psychological struggle. One figure is masked, appearing cold and detached, while the other, though unmasked, still carries a fatigued, drained expression. The desaturated blue tones strip the figures of warmth, symbolizing emotional detachment and dissociation from reality. The expressive brushstrokes add raw texture and intensity, heightening the painting’s emotional weight .I've decided to stick to the bold, expressive brushstrokes to contribute the raw, textured feel of the painting.
Principles of design such as contrast and balance are evident in the interplay between deep shadows and stark highlights, which create depth and direct the viewer’s focus. The dynamic, loose brushstrokes prevent the piece from feeling rigid, adding a sense of movement that keeps the composition alive. The mirrored figures raise questions about duality and self-perception, leaving space for interpretation. Are they reflections, alternate identities, or fragmented pieces of the same being? This ambiguity allows the viewer to engage with the piece on a deeper level, making it an evocative and thought-provoking work.
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