In the 2D block we're currently experimenting with contrasting/matching colours and colour palettes. Part of the work for this week was to create explore three different colour palettes, and then create three compositions corresponding to those colour palettes. I used three leaflets collected from the last exhibitions I visited.
The first was from the Laura Buckley exhibition, the mix of warm/bright pinks and cooler dull blues and greys worked really well, and was used throughout her work too.
I used a camera and blind/left hand drawing to do the composition. I liked the grey messy pen line, however I think as a whole the images were washed out by the white page. I could have filled the background better.
The next was from Nicolas Deshayes' exhibition, the colours were quite industrial mixed with more natural blues and greens.
I used a toy figure and blind drawing for this composition. As before, I liked the pen lines but as a whole it was washed out.
For my last one I used a leaflet I picked up about art in sheffield. Unlike the other two this colour scheme used neon yellows and oranges, and contrasted it with plain black/grey.
I decided to use a button and collage for this piece, as I didn't feel the last two had worked out too well. Looking back I am kicking myself for not using a background, the whole thing is just too plain.
Overall, I wish I had experimented with materials a little more, and less on just using pen and watercolour. I feel the white background overpowers the majority of the compositions. I think had I used background the images would be far more interesting. However, I enjoyed experimenting with different colour palettes, colour is something I really enjoy playing around with and I am beginning to notice the use of colour palettes/themes much more in everything around me! I enjoyed exploring this task, but I am not as happy with my outcomes.
