The technique used by Richard is something that I have been eager to try for a while, but with a little different edge on it. I have been interested in creating imagery that is photography x illustration, however this has a hint of it - it contains something quite similar of a technique. The background looks like it's from a magazine and is simply edited up on a photoshop document and then a circle placed over their faces. That is interesting to me because we typically recognise people from their faces and I would be interested in creating something that takes away that familiarity and ordinary way of recognition. Taking away somebody's immediate identity gives a sense of freedom to me - almost going completely incognito - which by theory, relates to my "what you fill the space" in your mind, with. The feeling of being completely comfortable.
These two are also a couple of favourites produced by Richard Hamilton. They are interesting because again, neither have their initial identity - both are face/headless. However, the right image completely interests me and relates to my idea in mind. The way the body is floating above the sea, almost in the clouds, creates a sense of freedom, yet contrasts slightly with the way the body is structured and is almost stiff looking. The right hand image makes me question, because immediately you don't see what it is (which as far as i can tell, its two people kissing.) The imagery looks found, especially since I do believe the behind image is a recognisable piece by Andy W. Both images are quite easily constructed - they could almost be done completely by hand, cut and stuck out.
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