As a graphic designer who enjoys exploring different mediums, I often find inspiration from both historical and modern art movements. One art movement I really connect with is Gothic art, especially religious sculpture. When I saw The Virgin of Jeanne d’Evreux, I was drawn to how peaceful and graceful the figure looked. It reminded me of the feeling I wanted to capture in one of my black and white photos. I tried to show a sense of calm and guidance through lighting and composition, kind of like how that sculpture makes you pause and reflect.
Virgin of Jeanne d’Evreux 1324-39
Guidance and Grace, 2024 Adobe Lightroom
Another movement I feel aligned with is Surrealism. I looked at The Lovers by René Magritte for one of my illustrations, and I loved how it was mysterious but still emotional. I like how surrealist art plays with symbolism and makes you think deeper. In my piece, I used abstract forms and a dreamlike setting to show that same kind of hidden meaning and emotion.
The Lovers 1928, by René Margritte
The Lovers Hannibal, 2024 Adobe Photoshop
For my zine project, I was inspired by 1970s Punk Art and the bold design work of people like Jamie Reid. His God Save the Queen design is messy, loud, and political, and I loved that. It pushed me to be more experimental with my layouts, use collage, and make something that feels like it has a voice. I think mixing those influences, from medieval sculpture to punk design, kind of reflects how I like to work across styles but always with a strong message.
Jamie Reid Sex Pistols, God Save the Queen
The History of Riot Girl, 2024 Adobe InDesign
Funny how your examples show a lot of DRAPES! https://www.christies.com/en/stories/drapery-and-the-secret-history-of-painting-3c8fa288f3ea4f97a03822df7ad7429c
ReplyDeleteDrapes are kind of really important in art history. Maybe you knew already!