Typography Calligram

Using the words from the 3D typography experiment I have decided to create calligrams using Photo paper and other objects in the Darkroom.

Typography Inspired

Using a Tutorial that I came across on youtube. Adobe Photoshop Tutorial .I was able to come up with this Busy looking typography Image. The image didn't go to how I planned as the Image should be clear within the words, however I do Find that the image to work well through my Development b Placing hints of the other genres that are inside and in-between as outside is the main word in the outcome the subtle hints of colour creates a wonderful contrast with in the text. I found that the image becomes well balanced through the hints and subtly that the minority of the words add tho the overall image. I have used colours that reflect the feelings that we get in regards to the words Greys and hints of red are used for the word outside reflecting the weather and its change in structor. for Inside I have used warm colours that have a gradient blend showing the change in a more controlled environment. and finally for the word outside I have used very bright vibrant Colours that really stand out and the text  is in the largest size on the image and it is the only word what make the image powerful and symbolistic at this point is that it represents much more; as the is the feeling you are overcome with when you have to make big decisions and how you have to operate when making them. I really enjoy this image due to its simplistic nature but the meaning that it has behind it. 

3D Animated collage

To further my experimentation I have decided to use clay to create a 3D typographical outcome. The Photographers Exhibition inspired me with the in regards to how I presented the Typography; with the typography being inside a double page of a Book creates a good means for a collage as so much it going on in the background without disrupting the flow of the main Typography. I have decided to go one step further by making a animation with the experiment by transporting the letters, breaking them up and by putting them back together. Bringing an element of all three genres of the theme that we have to work with " Inside, Outside, In-between."

I do find the Animation to be very interesting and as a result I do believe that it is something I will consider whilst doing my final outcome.

Blurred Typography Experiment

The blurred typography experiment was one that had a real sense of Power, but in a very disorganised way. The effect seems to powerful on its own as it is very clear what is going on in the image. It reminds me of a lyric video, the blurred and repeated type suggest that it is being said in a very panicking manner as if the person is worried about what they are saying. in regards to the words inside, outside and in-between the possibilities are endless leaving the viewer with a cliff hanger ending constantly overviewing the meaning of the image. I believe that a way to improve this is to add it in with images very subtly to avoid losing the meaning and strong present that the typography presents. 

Typograpghy Experiment

Using the M&M Paris typography Tutorial I was able to create the work into my own and went a head to surpass the Minimum needed in the image. I have used a primary image of myself went ahead and desaturated it in Photoshop and used a large text and also made and attaching shape to help reveal some of the image behind. Subsequent to creating  a clipping mask of the word "inside" I have went and worked back into the image with a variation of brush strokes and lines to connect the image which gave me the final outcome. I really enjoyed using this tutorial as it allowed me to put my creative stamp on the image without breaking interrupting the flow of the outcome. I really liked the broken lines and the rough edges that it helps to create on thew final image. it gives a sense that the image is breaking outside of the barrier imposed by the word "inside" which in term leaves the image and typography in-between which symbolises the bringing together of all three words with in the theme.

Trip Task

Towards the end of the Trip using the Knowledge I have gathered. I was able to create an a 3D installation with in my exam Theme and as a result I have used the word inside. During the experiment I really pushed my self to create an original installation, being the only one that attempted the 3D method I found that it really worked well. The ideas of collage from the Kurt Schwhitters exhibition that I attended, had a positive transfer onto that of this experiment there is a range of colours, Photos and text used to create a combine the image in a 3D way. I really enjoyed the concept of this experiment and would  be thinking of how I will use it to create my own outcome whilst creating the book Zine, having this ability to create a 3D page that will wow the viewers will create an extra impact on there thoughts as it will be a stand out page.

Trip Review/Summary

I found that the Trip to the Photographers gallery wasn't best suited for my brief or the way in which I like to work; However I did enjoy it and found that it did help with my thought process and ability to create Collage : Typography. The first task was a peer discussion where we broke down and interpreted our meanings of collage. and how it is used. Through doing this we then strolled around the gallery in small groups having discussions of the work we saw and how we felt about them I found this work to be very helpful as it gave me a range of ideas that I may not of taken into account previously and also the constant discussion allows me to see how these points were raised and the explanation that followed. Subsequent to this there was a collage task were we all attempted to create a form of collage I as shown I have done the 3D Collage and found that it worked really well which was making me think of developing 3D experiments.

Starter Task : Primary Imagery

on my A1 Portfolio I have made my own typography using a quote:"Imagination creates the image". I found that the typography works as the portfolio houses creative art work. The Portfolio gained a lot of attention because it isn't the norm for people to see them presented in this way. I chose to do a quite simple text that looks handmade as this made it a bit more personal, it also tells you a little bit more about the artist in that they are not afraid of Failure and and must be very confident in the abilities whilst creating there outcomes. The photo is being taken in this way as it presents adventure; being on the train with head down looking at this text justifies a long working day of an artist thinking  about creating a new successful image. Trying to find inspiration where ever possible.

Starter Task: Primary Imagery secondary Typography

These photos are of topography that I have collected to help me with my own work when constructing my ideas for typography. I really like the third image presented of the I HEART LDN, which is promoting London and inviting Viewers to send in Pictures of themselves with in a London space. The heart is made completely out of London Landmarks, places and traditions with in the culture. I found that the simplicity of the text and the black colour really helps the red of the heart and the symbolise to separate itself from the text making it the only thing you are willing to focus on. The Pizza express Box has the pattern that is shown with in the typography cut into the box adding to the 3D surface. I also enjoy the font of the Text it almost symbolises wide plants which could be interpreted as organic. As the make fresh organic Pizza's. I found that the biggest thing behind these images is the Concept/Theme  in which you have to work with must be evident to some extent; which is something I wish to do whilst adding my own personal thoughts and views on the theme inside outside and in-between. 

Wolfgang Weingart

Weingart's work has a degree of complexity bringing together the work with the use of typography, pictures and CAD designs. His work has a very dominant color in grey. The typography is bold yet simple and easy to read. His work has a newspaper/Magazine type them behind it. Weingart is regarded as the father of 'New Wave/Swiss Punk Typography'. Weingart has said that he did not intend to make a style, it was something that just happened. The style is definitely  one that I cannot pin point. I really like the way in which he puts together his work with such a simplistic view on things that has a device complexity. The work has hints of colour in the majority black and white image. I really like this aspect a lot as it makes the image so much more powerful and easier to read; as my theme revolves around typography I believe that this will help with the appreciation of the design and the outcome. The artist's use of collage reminds me of that of Kurt Schwitters through the use of random items put together to create an image, the contrast arrives through the the method in which they are used as Schwitters uses tangible resources to create his outcomes where as Weingart uses more CAD methods. The typography in these pieces are alot easier to read to that of Schwitters also they are clear, Bold and in the foreground, with this and and grey colours it reminds you of  newspapers. Weingart also has more difficult pieces of work where he has abstracted the typography these designs were impossible to create, there ideas defy the ideas of the Swiss Typography Tradition this was seen as the only way to break the rules as they were known to him and also breath new life into his work. I really liked this artist's work it really does appear to break from the norm that other artist have been in this is something that I hope to keep in my work going forward with thoughts of the exam. I saw the design idea with an open mind and really took to the idea. I will now try to develop my ideas applying these principles.

Using Blend Tool on Illustrator

I have developed an understanding of how to use the blend tool in Adobe Illustrator using the tutorial from the A2 Graphics Blog, I found that this tutorial to be very simple once I got use to it. The word worked well with the Blends created and how they physically looked however, I prefer the way in which the technique can be utilised to create a 3D effect with the spirals. the stand out for me and this is  something I would like to incorporate into the background imagery of the type.

Moodboard Graphics

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5. Anna Garforth
6. Secret Annette Messenger
7. Tien-Min Liao
8. Georgina Luck
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10. typography
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12. PaleBlueDot
13.Don't work

David Carsen

I found David Carsen work to be very exciting in many ways. I am really pleased as to see how free the typographic outcome makes ones work. The bright colours and free flowing  type, personalizes the poster a little more which helps the viewer to understand and appreciate the poster bait more e.g. In the poster the images was made to help Barrack Obama's political campaign in 2008. the bold text saying Hope, Change are all of what he was trying to achieve when he gets into office. The blending of the colours may symbolise HIstory in the making where he became the first Black president of the USA. Hope being the largest of the texts also has a double meaning being that it breaks down Barriers and stereotypes where that no matter your race, gender, background you can make it in America as a minority child growing in that society. The dark coloured texts are well represented throughout the image as this represents the minorities in the country. The fading texts symbolizes the older boundaries that are breaking away with each generation. The image has a diverse colour range which in turn spreads the message of equality, the image relates to american history due to previous issues with racism, segregation and mass in-equality. The second of the 2 images has more photographic and illustrative elements in it to that of the first, with a wide range of colour in all parts of the image. The use of Drawn and hand made elements in the image adds to the degree of difficulty the artist has to go through to create the image, I found that the hand made elements are moulded into the image in a very subtle way making them seem as if they were apart of the original image. The artist thinks very carefully about the theme in which he works on and I believe that a lot of the thought process is fully focused and based around that theme,  in this second image he is trying to illustrate a surfing Contest in Rio De Janeiro however after translation the typography become much more clear to who it appeals to "Pablo Ugartetxea surfb animus favela surf club eavela of cantagalo peacock and pavavaozinho 28 shantytown camps along N.12, 1 and Ipanema, Rio de janeiro". The image suggests a Oxymoron as a viewer who does not understand Portuguese you view the image differently and the typography, as it doesn't affect you

 however with understanding of the words in translation such as 'animus' which means to have a ill will arousing active hostility. having this information changes your perspective and thoughts on the image.  The artist has achieved what he has set out to, in being that the letters on a page is art. In the image at first glance I had different thoughts on the image until it was made clear what the words actually say and mean. the background seems to be blend in with the text but due to the translation and your thoughts you see it as materials found the Favelas and Shantytowns, it seems that the background is pealing away which in term is symbolism for the active hostility that is rising.

I believe that David Carsen's work is very strong and interesting, there is a lot going on in the images with such bright and inviting colours that really catches the viewers eye, however it is the level of complexity with the images and there meanings which really cause the work to stick. The way in which the artist molds the words into any environment and still has the ability to get his point across is what art is about I think with this new found understanding He is someone I will regard as one of my favourite graphic artist. In regards to my own work I will be taking theses elements through to create my own work without making it too complex. I will also try to work with in meaning of Inside outside and in-between to create my outcomes.

A2 Unit 4 Mindmap

This is a CAD representation of the mindmap that is presented in my book. i really like the possibilities that the typography brief presents this is my reason of choice however I do need to keep in mind that I should work with in reason and not make the work I am doing too complex, so others can  understand.

Unit 4 Exam: Typography Brief

I have decided to go with the Typography brief due to the creative control it allows me to have over the outcomes. I do believe that working with the typography brief will help me to create the best possible outcome with in the theme Inside Outside and Inbetween.