Surface Research and Destroy- 'Signs'

SIGNS
This was a very experimental project for me. After choosing to incorporate photography in to this project, I decided to kind of elaborate on the idea from my last project- by collaging photos together in an interesting way, theoretically creating a whole new piece. I also decided to use photographs that I had taken of graffiti signs/messages (again, elaborating on my last project) to try and give my pieces a meaning or subject, as well as an attempt at creating unity, so all seven could also be seen as a whole piece.
As stated earlier, this piece was very experimental, and I tried a lot of things (as far as composition, teqnique, etc) that I wasn't entirely sure about. Some things worked, and some didn't; a common result of experimentation. Some pieces are definitely more dynamic than others, and I can't say that I'm happy with all of them, but I am pleased that I was able to create something interesting with photographs that I had never thought of using for anything else. :)

Project 4

Intended major- Photography
Comfortable with- Collaging
Never used- India Ink

I really enjoyed this project. I greatly appreciated I was able to make something that was more in my own comfort zone, rather than feeling anxious about a painting or drawing. I'm glad that I decided to use all of my own pictures, instead of mixing my work with magazine photos like I had originally planned. Although many people didn't understand the 'meaning' behind this piece, I feel quite satisfied with it. I feel like there doesn't always have to be a specific 'meaning' behind a piece to make it interesting, and I think my use of the gesturing hands and words really make the piece speak for itself. I guess with pieces like this it's all about one's personal preference :)