Assignment 2 : Making Images Talk

In this assignment, we are required to choose an object and create a symbolic or indexic representation of the object. I have chosen to do an iconic representation of the object.

Concept.Thought Process.
The antique car is a 3 dimensional object, comprising of highlights and shadows, and even the details that gives finishings that defines the form of the car. In this project, it compels me to go through the process of abstraction, by reducing the many tones of greys and colors to only one single color, and eliminating the many details to a two tone work. Nevertheless, the audience still retains the concept of the object and grasp clearly and thus draw parallelism to the actual object. Line works and unique shapes are used to sculpt the space to form graphical representation of the object. The positive space interplays with the negative space to convey the complexity of the 3D object. Though the elements of the icon is minimal, I attempt not to lose the essence of the object, and making every graphical element that makes the car recognisable and unique of its form and shape.

Critique.
One of the classmates during session suggested the graphic to be indexic. Probably to eliminate even the back wheels, only to retain the front facade of the antique. It was probably enough to convey sufficiently the concept of the antique car.