Following on from the word map task, I have tried to simplify this into a more basic model to drive some initial ideas. I am now starting to think how I can communicate these things as elements of my practice rather than just interests.
To understand the dimensions of my practice, I think there are 3 main aspects to consider; studentship, illustration practice, personal concerns. What am I about?
Person
Romantic ideals, I wish everything could be the way it was. I really love to imaging past ways of living and I think this drives my interest in found objects, vintage paraphernalia and books. The music I listen to is primarily from past decades, I don't really concern myself with contemporary musicians, except a few who capture some sort of nostalgia, perhaps because these artists say something about the world they lived in, the authenticity of the time. Children's books and play are exciting to me, I wish I could be an adult child, free to play and make things up. This probably is the biggest driving force behind my interest in being a children's book illustrator. Being interested in past music, the value of the book, and dying social cultures, perhaps shows my romanticised view of the world, searching for authenticity in an ever homogenous world.
Student
I aim to be conscientious but sometimes let fear and worry get in my way. Need to channel the drive I had at school, why was I always on top of my work even though there were so many subjects? Hardworking but wish I had the constant rush of ideas some of my peers have. Want to nurture my approach to work, and feel less scared to just start.
Practitioner
I want my practice to continue under a playful, fun and naive tone of voice. I'd love to develop my practice to such a level that I just know how I want to make an image, sometimes I worry that I don't actually know what many things look like and that I can't just imagine an authentic illustration. Working in a collective could be a nice way to maintain a creative community. Would like to see my work in books but also on toys or homewares. Like to create a sense of craft and authenticity in my images by would like to develop this through traditional analogue media, focus on screen print. I am excited by simplicity and shape based images but textural details and mischievous characters are a driving force too.
VISUAL MOTIFS/ APPROACHES TO TAKE:
- Nostalgia - toys as metaphor for play, imagery of past eras
- Romantic notions - lyrics as language to drive meaning of image, can i summarise my values in a song?
- Playful, fun tone of voice
- Intent for practice - use character as symbol of where I want my practice to go
- Sense of community through multiple characters
- Screen-print or collage to achieve authentic aesthetic
- Imagery of traditional cultures - brass banding
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