Reflection on Critique for Project 2: Decay

I had not intended the remarkable speed of this because in photoshop it was all very slow, but people seemed to really enjoy how fast Ivan was running so I left it that way. I did slow down the worms however. The depth perception effect with the characters getting bigger and smaller was effective. The changing from Ivan looking at the bird and close-up shots of what he saw when he looked around past the fairytale facade was not clear to the viewers. Overall I think some basic cultural background about fairytales, etc. may be necessary to understand the meaning of this piece.

DIG Project 2: Decay: "Ivan the Fool and the Firebird"

Statement

It is a common regret to all of us, that, as we age, we tend to lose our maximalism and forfeit our most cherished dreams. Realizing that our dreams were never achievable anyway, we often succumb to the grind of daily life, throwing out creativity for the common good. A personal tragedy for the individual, the decay of idealism is just as crippling to the progress of social dreams. Upon seeing the corruption of the social dream- the corruption inevitable upon attempt to practically implement any ideology- there are those who have given themselves over to wallowing in excessive disillusionment, self-righteousness and victimization, and perpetual complaining about everything. They simply killed the dream, leaving themselves and others with only bleak reality. There is no more higher cause; no more collective. This piece is a lament for lost inspirations for positive building of self and community.

DIG project 2. In-process post

Extra credit: student juried show

Sofia Hanabergh
"A Steel Magnolia"
Acrylic on Canvas
2015

This is my favorite piece in this exhibition. I LOVE the linework of the flowers, the color palette and just the general feel of the piece. The strong frontal posture and challenging direct gaze of this woman. The title, "A Steel Magnolia," evokes strength developed through steadfast endurance.

Final idea board. "Ivan the Fool and the Firebird"

2 idea storyboards

rotoscope practice

Project 2: Decay; ideas

Decay of the mind... critical threshold of sanity? Suffocating thoughts whirling around the head as birds of prey. To not let them land, build a nest, lay eggs in the mind. Detachment from reality of an extreme kind developed through self-perpetuating cycle of irrational thoughts and evidence. Is it decay or insight though? Extremes foster creativity.



Decay of memories. Collaging, photoshopping and constructing memories, whether consciously or unconsciously. Flashing images, jumbled, sunlight filtering through trees. Construction of memories of homeland. Pining for belonging. Regret for constructed unhappiness.

 


 Emotional, nervous decay. Effort with repeated disillusionment leading to distraction- static, noise.

Literal decay- Death. Taking inspiration, joy and comfort in knowing I will die. Death as inevitable and benign- freeing. Dissolving self into the natural cycle. Came from the earth and to earth will return.

Decay of inspiration, motivation, ideals. Were they really there or is it a retrospective construction that cannot be proven or unproven?

Decay of an idea when it comes to be practically implemented. 

The Trip gif

Response to critique for Project 1

I loved hearing people's reactions at critique. Their comments helped me better understand what I was trying to say. The piece effectively communicated a contradictive soothing confusion and chaotic quality. I agree that it would be better to make one the faces with an eye be an ear part instead. I could also consider other kinds of objects.