The Edge
Design with Whitespace and Plexiglass
Inspired by Panicland's "The Edge," this piece endeavors to translate auditory sensations into visual abstractions. The project was both unique and demanding, tasking me with creating evocative imagery for a chosen song while masterfully manipulating elements of whitespace. I felt particularly drawn to emphasize dimensionality, environment, and spacing in my whitespace elements, taking cues from Josef Albers' geometric explorations, the MA environmental design principle, and Herbert Bayer's typographical ideologies.
The interplay between the song and the imagery is deeply intertwined. Solid geometric black shapes symbolize the confluence of various sound elements like vocals, guitar, and drums. In contrast, hollow shapes echo moments devoid of backing sound. This arrangement creates a deceptive sense of depth on a 2-D plane. Crucially, the geometric components' spatial organization mirrors the song's tempo, volume, note spacing, and sound variations. By layering shapes with thin plexiglass sheets featuring assorted quadrilaterals, I've ensured the audience gets a rich visual experience without compromising clarity. The plexiglass’s translucence subtly enhances the background, in this case, the white wall of the Webster University building, adding depth and texture while letting the artwork breathe.
A subtly crafted "With" dangles off the edge of the piece, alluding to the song's lyrics, where "Me" and "You" are poised on the brink. Why only "with"? As the artwork evolved, it became clear that it wasn't just a poster but an immersive visual experience. The "with" symbolizes the artist's presence, drawing viewers in, beckoning them to complete the narrative. As the audience, you're an integral part of the art, invited to visually and emotionally "hang off the edge" with the piece.
Initial Concept of the Piece
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