Prismatic Portraits

https://vm.tiktok.com/spJTaD/ TikTok has introduced me to so many brilliant artists, like user @blackbean_cms, who draws multicolored and caricaturized portraits. I am mesmerized by the use of color in their work. The artists claims to pick the colors at random, but I noticed how the physicality of forms and shapes are communicated with the use of…

Benagil Caves

I stumbled upon this image on instagram posted by @jainovamusic. I did some research and discovered that this photo was taken at the Benagil caves in Portugal. Besides the human form, the forms in the image are almost abstract in a way that reminded me of project 1.3. and the invisible city.

Macy’s Icons

While I looked through a Macy’s investors’ slide deck for a Marketing class, I noticed the use of clean, black and white line iconography throughout the presentation. This reminded me of our work on 1.2. The inclusion of these symbols from beginning to end (some were very clever!) really made the presentation so much more…

Klugseat

I stumbled upon an image of a sofa designed by Ubald Klug, and I found it compelling. The shape and texture is reminiscent of topographic maps and make it feel very geological. The design manages to feel ancient, contemporary and futuristic all at once. Many of Klug’s designs, as I learned, are modular meaning pieces…

Drawing Names

https://vm.tiktok.com/43SsNX/ This TikTok user “@alx.n.ria” creates portraits with text, usually the name of the subject of the portrait. This artwork reminded me of our first assignment, as she is able to create complex shapes from simple, fixed forms. And imply value –ranging from very dark to medium grays to very light, despite having only black…