Abstraction: Present
“Sunset Light and Darkness.”
is your updated final evaluation, with references to Ola Kolehmainen and Alexander Jacques:
Final Evaluation for My Triptych Series: Sunset Light and Darkness
Title:
The title of my project is Sunset Light and Darkness.
What were you hoping to create?
I aimed to ponder on the rapid pace of contemporary life, using architectural elements to create a feeling of tranquility. The series uses light and shadow to represent equilibrium between progress and slowing down. The message is effectively conveyed through simplified forms and shifts in natural light.
Did it work? How do you know?
Yes, it was successful. The calm, reflective atmosphere is achieved through the deliberate use of light, shadow, and minimalism.
Which artists have inspired your final presentation and how?
Ola Kolehmainen and Alexander Jacques inspired me through their use of repetition and patterns. Kolehmainen’s geometric rhythm and Jacques’ emphasis on modern architecture’s repeating forms both guided my approach to simplifying and highlighting structure.
Do you think you have successfully explored the theme?
Yes, I combined light, building design, and recurring patterns which illustrates the contrast between the quick pace of life and calm contemplation. This balance is emphasized by my minimalist technique.
What decisions did you make about how to display it?
The triptych depicts a shift from brightness to darkness, by including a gradual progress of light and darkness in each image, representing the change from a fast paced mindset to a reflecting one. This enhances the idea to slow down.
What is personal about your work?
This work reflects my personal desire to escape from pressures and find calm. The architecture represents the society, while the fading light symbolizes the peace found in slowing down.
What do you hope viewers will understand from looking at it?
I hope viewers see the importance of slowing down and to live their life without pressure, finding stillness in the fast pace of life.
If you had more time, what else would you have liked to try?
I’d explore different types of architecture with different kinds of lighting, I would also add more texture and color in order to add emotional depth to the work.
Artists inspirations:
Kolehmainen influenced my use of repetitive forms to create rhythm, while Jacques inspired me to focus on the patterns in modern architecture to reflect structure and stillness.
Experiments:
I experimented with light at different times of day, minimalist techniques, and angles to emphasize the geometric forms of architecture and how they interact with light.
Final Selections:
I selected images that is best in terms of its display of shifting from light to shadow, and the abstract composition of the architecture
Strengths:
The project’s strength is in its simplicity and the interaction of light and abstract architecture. The repetition and patterns create rhythm which achieves the calm I wanted to evoke.
Areas for Improvements:
In future projects, I would like to explore more forms and colors while maintaining the minimalist style.