Introduction
This project explores light and shadow through Nature, the five senses, and the shift from physical to digital. The equation: Nature + Shining + Screen = Shadow illustrates how light creates shadows.
Define it, then redefine it—I chose 3 out of 50 questions to shape my designs, telling my story of shedding negativity and embracing who I am. Inspired by artists like Rembrandt, Delacroix, Caravaggio, Haas, Adams, Lenthall, and Noble & Webster, I explore how they’ve depicted shadows in their work.
The Challenge
The challenge for this project is to explore the dynamic relationship between light and shadow, using my personal journey to redefine artistic concepts and connect them with the work of iconic artists, then exhibiting their work at the Museum of Art Institute of Chicago.
The Solution
The solutions for this project include designing interactive cutouts that represent my personal journey, drawing inspiration from iconic artists to depict light and shadow, engaging the five senses to deepen viewer connection, and ultimately exhibiting the work at the Museum of Art Institute of Chicago. Additionally, I will showcase the work on the museum's website and create a poster to promote the exhibition at the Museum of Art Institute of Chicago.
Project Type
Print & Publication Design
Duration
1 Month (Spring 2019)
Independent/Team
Independent
Tools
Photoshop, Indesign and
Illustrator
Illustrator
Video for Exhibition
This video, which lasts only a few seconds, will showcase my work, illustrating the concept of shadows and how I have overcome fear, worry, and darkness. It will also explore how other artists have depicted shadows throughout their careers, highlighting their influence on my own artistic journey. For more insights or a deeper understanding, I will add my process book at the bottom of the page.
Exhibition on the Art Institute of Chicago Website
The main goal is to invite people to experience my story alongside the work of other artists. To achieve this, I decided to feature my work as well as the work of other artists on the Art Institute of Chicago website. This will provide visitors with helpful information, including artist names, their work, and links to their websites. Additionally, I plan to highlight these artists' names at the top of the posters, guiding people to explore the exhibition both online and in person. The artists featured will include Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Ernst Haas, Ansel Adams, Stephen Lenthall, Tim Noble, and Sue Webster.
