The proportional ratio in this image is contrary to reality. There is a large cat that is nearly the size of the house it is standing on. There is a toy fish on the ground that is large as well in comparison to the human. The only two objects that match our typical perception of scale is the man and the house. The two objects that are the main focal point of the composition are the man and the cat as they stare at each other. It is intriguing to me how the artist set up the figures in this composition because normally, in regards to aspect ratio, the object closer to the viewer is seen as bigger than the figure farther away from them. However, the artist chose to do the opposite with the cat and the man. There is an addition of shadows under the cat and toy fish to help make this appear realistic. This inclusion adds contrast to the entire composition which is emphasized with this sepia like filter over the image. I interpret that this piece may be about the taming of a monster with some form of bait. The man’s stance with his arms stiff yet somewhat extended to each side conveys this expression of alertness. Although his facial expression is turned away from the viewer, his body language speaks for his emotion. The size of the cat appears ginormous compared to the man which could mean it is a powerful figure. Large size can allude to a greater amount of power. There is a subtle detail of a claw on the paw closest to the viewer which could be associated with violence. The cat’s stance with one arm forward and the other back can signify that the cat is moving forward, possibly preparing to attack the man. The inclusion of the large fish in between the cat and the man could act as a mediator between the two. It is widely known that cats like to eat fish. The fish could be the only thing that protects this man by making the feline vulnerable to hunger. After evaluating the composition, I presume this piece is about taming something larger than ourselves. The artist chose to display the cat at a large scale which is unique and creative. Each element of this work appears intentional. The artist chose to display the alertness of the man by focusing on the man’s body language in this image. His slightly outstretched arms extending to opposite sides show that the man is alert and aware of the possible disadvantage of strength he has in this scenario. However, the inclusion of the fish in this image can prove that the man may have the advantage in this situation since it tackles the cat’s vulnerability to hunger. The different photoshop techniques seen here do help this composition appear convincing as well. The artists’ inclusion of the blurred tail indicates that the cat is in motion. The shadows found directly below the cat and the fish help indicate that there is a light source. This composition is dynamic because of the artists’ placement of the main two figures in the image. The imaginary line connecting their gazes give the viewer a strong diagonal for their eyes to follow when observing the composition. This work is successful because the narrative of the man vs the large cat is obvious for the viewer. The placement and scaling of each object give us a clear idea of what’s going on at this moment in time. This can be a parallel to the biblical story David and Goliath. Sometimes when people are faced with something that is larger than ourselves, we become fearful or anxious. Size can make us feel whether we are at an advantage or disadvantage in a battle. However, muscle/physique is not the only form of strength out there. The mind can also be used as a source of strength. We can guess that although the man is anxious because of the huge cat, he uses his brain to manipulate the cat by giving into its hunger with a large fish. The man here is most relatable to how we feel when we think things are beyond our control. However, when we put our minds to it, we can conquer those bigger issues whether it be bullies, global warming, air pollution, etc.
This piece is an untitled photoshop work. Half of a house is in frame, upon which we can see a gigantic cat. Near the house, we see a figure looking up at the cat, standing next to a large fish. The fish appears to be a stitched plush, but this is up to artistic interpretation whether it is. The lighting is rather neutral, lacking many highlights or deep shadows. Most of the colors in the piece are cool colors, such as the predominant green and the slight blue on the shirt and the top of the house paneling. There is good visual flow in the image, the figure and the cat are staring each other down so your eye travels back and forth. The first thing I thought of when looking at this piece was the way that sometimes the responsibility of owning a pet can ‘grow’ (if you’ll excuse the pun) out of proportion. I feel like this piece implies that the figure had no idea how difficult owning a cat would be, and now they find themselves out of their league. Not only is the cat larger than them, it’s larger than a house. The fish in my eyes represents a cost. Something to ‘appease’ the cat, at great cost to the figure. It was probably expensive, not to mention heavy to bring here. The lighting in the figures is all very consistent. The artificial shadow under the fish is very convincing, though I wish the shadow of the cat and it’s outstretched paw was darker. The color palette is consistent, except for the red and yellow of the fish. I think if the red of the fish was changed to blue, the image would benefit from a stronger color palette. The image is definitely a success. To me, this means that the image has a well thought out concept, and that concept is executed well. In terms of larger cultural issues, I’m sure many animals are confused, delighted, or annoyed that all the humans have to stay home during this pandemic.
The proportional ratio in this image is contrary to reality. There is a large cat that is nearly the size of the house it is standing on. There is a toy fish on the ground that is large as well in comparison to the human. The only two objects that match our typical perception of scale is the man and the house. The two objects that are the main focal point of the composition are the man and the cat as they stare at each other. It is intriguing to me how the artist set up the figures in this composition because normally, in regards to aspect ratio, the object closer to the viewer is seen as bigger than the figure farther away from them. However, the artist chose to do the opposite with the cat and the man. There is an addition of shadows under the cat and toy fish to help make this appear realistic. This inclusion adds contrast to the entire composition which is emphasized with this sepia like filter over the image.
ReplyDeleteI interpret that this piece may be about the taming of a monster with some form of bait. The man’s stance with his arms stiff yet somewhat extended to each side conveys this expression of alertness. Although his facial expression is turned away from the viewer, his body language speaks for his emotion. The size of the cat appears ginormous compared to the man which could mean it is a powerful figure. Large size can allude to a greater amount of power. There is a subtle detail of a claw on the paw closest to the viewer which could be associated with violence. The cat’s stance with one arm forward and the other back can signify that the cat is moving forward, possibly preparing to attack the man. The inclusion of the large fish in between the cat and the man could act as a mediator between the two. It is widely known that cats like to eat fish. The fish could be the only thing that protects this man by making the feline vulnerable to hunger.
After evaluating the composition, I presume this piece is about taming something larger than ourselves. The artist chose to display the cat at a large scale which is unique and creative. Each element of this work appears intentional. The artist chose to display the alertness of the man by focusing on the man’s body language in this image. His slightly outstretched arms extending to opposite sides show that the man is alert and aware of the possible disadvantage of strength he has in this scenario. However, the inclusion of the fish in this image can prove that the man may have the advantage in this situation since it tackles the cat’s vulnerability to hunger. The different photoshop techniques seen here do help this composition appear convincing as well. The artists’ inclusion of the blurred tail indicates that the cat is in motion. The shadows found directly below the cat and the fish help indicate that there is a light source. This composition is dynamic because of the artists’ placement of the main two figures in the image. The imaginary line connecting their gazes give the viewer a strong diagonal for their eyes to follow when observing the composition.
This work is successful because the narrative of the man vs the large cat is obvious for the viewer. The placement and scaling of each object give us a clear idea of what’s going on at this moment in time. This can be a parallel to the biblical story David and Goliath. Sometimes when people are faced with something that is larger than ourselves, we become fearful or anxious. Size can make us feel whether we are at an advantage or disadvantage in a battle. However, muscle/physique is not the only form of strength out there. The mind can also be used as a source of strength. We can guess that although the man is anxious because of the huge cat, he uses his brain to manipulate the cat by giving into its hunger with a large fish. The man here is most relatable to how we feel when we think things are beyond our control. However, when we put our minds to it, we can conquer those bigger issues whether it be bullies, global warming, air pollution, etc.
This piece is an untitled photoshop work. Half of a house is in frame, upon which we can see a gigantic cat. Near the house, we see a figure looking up at the cat, standing next to a large fish. The fish appears to be a stitched plush, but this is up to artistic interpretation whether it is. The lighting is rather neutral, lacking many highlights or deep shadows. Most of the colors in the piece are cool colors, such as the predominant green and the slight blue on the shirt and the top of the house paneling. There is good visual flow in the image, the figure and the cat are staring each other down so your eye travels back and forth.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I thought of when looking at this piece was the way that sometimes the responsibility of owning a pet can ‘grow’ (if you’ll excuse the pun) out of proportion. I feel like this piece implies that the figure had no idea how difficult owning a cat would be, and now they find themselves out of their league. Not only is the cat larger than them, it’s larger than a house. The fish in my eyes represents a cost. Something to ‘appease’ the cat, at great cost to the figure. It was probably expensive, not to mention heavy to bring here.
The lighting in the figures is all very consistent. The artificial shadow under the fish is very convincing, though I wish the shadow of the cat and it’s outstretched paw was darker. The color palette is consistent, except for the red and yellow of the fish. I think if the red of the fish was changed to blue, the image would benefit from a stronger color palette.
The image is definitely a success. To me, this means that the image has a well thought out concept, and that concept is executed well. In terms of larger cultural issues, I’m sure many animals are confused, delighted, or annoyed that all the humans have to stay home during this pandemic.