Alex Bowden1
Abstraction Animation
Description:
This abstract animation originated from an abstract painting inspired by the work of Piet Mondrian. The image of the artwork was opened in Adobe Flash in order to create a digital animation. Individual shapes within the image were selected and dragged slightly from their original position to create a shape tween.
Analysis:
The abstract painting presents a dynamic equilibrium which is further enhanced by the digital animation. The animation presents an interesting structure and balance as the individual shapes and colours move around and clash before returning to the original unified composition. By breaking up the image, the viewer takes an interest in the shapes, lines and primary colours and the way these dominating elements have been simplified and positioned throughout the composition.
Interpretation:
The original abstraction used for this animation is non-representational but rather maintained a strong focus on the simplification of the elements of design in order to present an image that possessed dynamic balance. The aim of this animation is to break this balance and create movement in order to draw the viewer’s attention toward the elements of design before regaining balance and unity within the composition. This is central towards the idea of abstraction as expression is created through the elements of design and is non-representational.
Judgement:
The animation was successful in simplifying the elements of design and emphasising the design elements through movement. To enhance the quality of the animation I would use a different image with a stronger focus on geometric forms in order to emphasise the design element of shape. This would create a clearer path for movement and rhythmic pattern resulting in a more effective visual outcome.
Abstraction Animation
Description:
This abstract animation originated from an abstract painting inspired by the work of Piet Mondrian. The image of the artwork was opened in Adobe Flash in order to create a digital animation. Individual shapes within the image were selected and dragged slightly from their original position to create a shape tween.
Analysis:
The abstract painting presents a dynamic equilibrium which is further enhanced by the digital animation. The animation presents an interesting structure and balance as the individual shapes and colours move around and clash before returning to the original unified composition. By breaking up the image, the viewer takes an interest in the shapes, lines and primary colours and the way these dominating elements have been simplified and positioned throughout the composition.
Interpretation:
The original abstraction used for this animation is non-representational but rather maintained a strong focus on the simplification of the elements of design in order to present an image that possessed dynamic balance. The aim of this animation is to break this balance and create movement in order to draw the viewer’s attention toward the elements of design before regaining balance and unity within the composition. This is central towards the idea of abstraction as expression is created through the elements of design and is non-representational.
Judgement:
The animation was successful in simplifying the elements of design and emphasising the design elements through movement. To enhance the quality of the animation I would use a different image with a stronger focus on geometric forms in order to emphasise the design element of shape. This would create a clearer path for movement and rhythmic pattern resulting in a more effective visual outcome.