Sunday 30 April 2017

Visual Research Starting Points

I've taken some time to look at some existing illustration work that relates to my chosen question and the themes that i have identified throughout. The themes are as follows:
- self-objectification
- internalization
- body image
- self-esteem
- identity
- self
- diversity

Anna Toman for Girls Get Busy Zine
Hand drawn imagery, still with a cut and paste kind of aesthetic
Line based with added colour to add emphasis to the image
Delicate colours contrast with an aggressive image and message

Linda Sterling
Collage based imagery
Exploring objectification through the combination of female form and objects
Could also be an exploration of domestication

Fred One Litch
Simple collage based imagery
Includes text cuttings in order to emphasise message
Text and image run alongside each other to create an image of power


Frances Cannon
Line based, black and white illustration
Focus on self-acceptance and body positivity
Back catalogue of work that encourages positivity and self-acceptance within females

Barbara Kruger
Collage based imagery
Black and white photo with contrasting red boxed text - emphasis on the message
Message sits alongside a young female in heavy make-up and extensive hair style
Emphasis on how value is placed on beauty from a young age

I feel that from researching into feminst art and illustration that relates back to my themes within my essay, I can see that collage is a strong way forward with how imagery is produced around these subjects. This of course leads back to dadaism and the DIY underground movement of riotgrrrl. These are things i already have an interest in and I have already done soem research on zines and zine making so feel that collage would be a good proccess to carry forward. I also really enjoy the hand drawn elements to some of these pieces and feel that this is something that I'd be interested in combining with collage at some point through my visual development.

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