Study Task 3- Aesthetic

This is a collection of image which I really like aesthetically mainly because of their composition and colour. I found the first image simply beautiful, since the strong blue lines contrast wonderfully with the fragile, overlapping black lined cutlery, creating a bold composition which cuts through the page. There may be a discussion as to whether this is an image or an illustration, but I felt that I was drawn to its aesthetics so much that I had to include it.

I really like the other images because of their strong use of shape to tell a story, and I feel this combination of contrasting media, colours and shape create incredibly balanced pieces which really reflect what the producer was trying to say with them.

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I found this illustration really beautiful, as I think the careful consideration of line placement and difference in tone create a wonderful balance which mirrors the gentle balance within the image itself. I also think the decision to create an exposed overlapping image highlights the movement and fragility within the image, as it looks almost as if they have just stopped moving, and a gentle touch would send them swaying again.

John Lisle

This two colour print by Lisle really shows off the relationship between the body and garment, and the strong composition of the, fairly symmetrical figures really grounds the piece and gives it a place on the page. I also think the quality of the print, mixed with the strong contrasting colours helps to convey a concept in this image, which is an interesting, new way to present fashion illustrations to a wider audience.

Kreh Mellick

I really like the strong contrasts in this work as I think it flips the normal balance of an image upside down by presenting the strongest tone at the top, which gives a slightly uneasy feel to the piece, as if his head might just topple off. I also like the uneven but incredibly bold lines of the jumper which contrast strongly with the dark tones in the face, and lighten up the image on a whole.

Rebecca Chew

This mix of media by Chew is shown off by the strong use of composition, which flows off that page and thus giving no ending to the image. This is something which may make the audience subconsciously feel that they are being shown the highlights of the image, and that it exists in a much wider context. Also, the way the pink contrasts with the grey and dark tones of the photographs ensures that the line of sight is focuses strongly towards the product, especially when the pink hand leads in from off the page to a finger pointing at the product.