Thursday, June 19, 2014

Image for Connections


”Connection” was a drastic difference from the triangular book; its narrow horizontal format gave me a more intimate space to work with. I was inspired by the three-dimensionality of the previous entries as well as the ceramic image and box that it came in. So I decided to use a symbol that appears in my art as the repetitive image. I often use the crocodile in my work inspired by Adinkra Philosophy and symbols. The crocodile serves as an intercession to the spirit world as protection, because it is the most powerful animal in the jungle.  The central figure was made of handmade paper, while the other figures are revealed by the negative space treatment.  I then added some three-dimensional rings along with text. Both book entries were completed in one weekend. Whew, the pressure was on.

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