Personal Metaphor "a steel wall and society the alchemists"

A Steel Wall and Society the Alchemists

I chose this metaphor after thinking over tons of options. I wanted to use something that expressed somewhere close to home but didn’t sound too cliché. I thought about using something that had to do with virtues and how I hold tight to my convictions, but I couldn’t find the words. I wanted the metaphor to be about how I stick to what I think is right and I do I want to do, while society tries to change me into something golden. I think everyone loses individuality on a daily basis, but it’s the fight for the real person that they are that keeps them beautiful. One should always do what makes them happy and the very second that society or others try to change that human into a facade, say gold, they become alchemists. I try my best to stay who I am and everyday it’s a battle. If I stay a steel wall I know I can always overcome whoever tries to make me conform.

I like this piece. I know I could have taken more time on it and put forth more effort, but I like the outcome. I’m happy with how the metals and colors turned out. I could’ve sharpened it up a bit with the cutting and mixing of layers. The letters bug me a bit, too. Overall I’m content.

Metering

Metering is when your camera reads the light and finds middle-grey to shoot for. In the first picture, we metered for the computer; therefore, everything else is dark. In the second, we metered for her face; so, its brighter.

Surrealism "Project Chronic"

Upon reviewing patient number 74,345 and their dream, we have found several symbols that can be clearly interpreted with extensive detail. The crashing water on the concrete is a reflection of refusal to comply with authority. The floating island with a vivid green can be understood as a cry for freedom or to break free from any restraints. The curved bookshelf means the person has an all-embracing range of knowledge and the woman sitting upon the top means she has control. The floating head of a different woman is a symbol of importance. The giant apple with a human eye expresses the omnipotence of the person and the chain signifies a need for direct control. The flower woman shows the desire for peace and the reason for it being upside down is because it isn’t easily achieved. The lock symbolizes confinement while the umbrella indicates freedom of water. The ghost on the top denotes a partial fragmentary life.

Graduation Program

My program had artistic style, good texture, and strong images. I could have used a different theme because it seems too dark for graduation. Graphic design was harder than I thought. I pictured it being like putting objects together on a blank sheet, but you have to put way more thought into it. I think the most important aspect of graphic design is knowing what your client wants. If you create a piece of art that doesn't work with your client's demands, you have failed. You must always consider what they want. I would suggest that future students make sure that everything they put on their program covers serves a purpose and relates to the topic.

Alternate Program: Student Handbook

I had a creative idea, fun images, and the composition was done well. I could have maybe fixed the writing and the background bugs me a little. I struggled with getting the layers right when it was in photoshop. Oh, and the pen-pad thing was ridiculously hard to use. I'm sure I did better on this one because I spent the majority of my time on this one.

Effects

I like the cross process the best. The popped out color makes it more fun. The glow was pretty cool too though. It makes it look like a dream.

Frames

I like the second photo more because it has both extreme light and balance. I think me mimicking the gargoyle adds extra artistic value. If I had gotten a bit closer, the emphasis would be more recognizable.

Color

My color shot included more yellow than any other color. I like my photo because it has color in different areas of the picture yet its united. I should have picked a better angle because the yellow phone blends with the yellow car.

Balance: Asymmetrical and Symmetrical

Symmetrical balance is when the opposite sides of the photograph are visually the same. Asymmetrical balance is when two different objects occupy the sides of the photo yet balance each other out. Visual balance is vital to a piece of art because your work needs to be aesthetically pleasing or it won't settle right with a viewer.