Image Project

For me this project was a mixed bag. As i had already created and had firm ideas for the two other projects i wasn't sure how i should go about this last one. I felt as though i wanted to go down the path of illustration so began with that, researching topics which caught my attention and related to the given title, though photography seemed to be looming over, as if this medium wanted to be used once more. I decided to follow with two ideas and perhaps finalize at the end of an 'evaluation'.
The first project i went underway with was the 'Choose a film and display a list of 20 words'. I went about researching and noting the various films i have watched and to which i thought held a strong motive and perhaps a political centre piece. The strongest film that ticked all the boxes and appealed to me as a viewer, was this is England. The political agenda was all there, Maggie thatcher, the Falklands, Ska music, Skin head rebellion mixed with racial prejudice and tons more, the movie covered all areas. So with this in mind, i wanted to create something which was bold and timeless, alike the movie. So i started sketching and thought the one of the most classic distinction in the spoken about culture were the highly worn, Dr. Martens. I began to draw an outline of the boot, central to the page to effect, as i wanted it to be alone, which would ultimately produce a stronger vibe. I then used a red/cherry paint(water colour) to give it the awareness, as most Dr. Martens are recognized by this factor. I feel the use of water colour, related to the movie, The grungy textured feel, seemed to represent the state of England and the areas of England it was filmed in. The objective was to display a list of 20 words which helped show how the movie could be perceived. I began researching different quotes of the 80's and those from the movie. I knew i wanted to have a definitive motive and felt that 20 some what spontaneous words wouldn't do any justice. After some time i came across a part of a 'petition' from S.H.A.R.P. (Skinheads against racial prejudice), this being "When things go bad we simply complain. It's time to raise our voices, take a stand, make our views heard!". Seeing how culture and Ska music being on the up rise with bands such as, the Specials, the Clash, Harry J Allstars and more, it was easily transferred to the thought of the Skinheads. Thinking that combining all the similar matter would be the for the best i did so while keeping both the typeface and illustration gritty and completely relevant.
Images of the final piece and a continuation soon!