INVISIBLE SPACES
Initial ideas & Research
Nightmare Space
Creating a space and atmosphere to elicit an emotional response.
e.g. fear, suspense, anxiety
Vija Celamins
Japanese Art
research
Pine Forest- Hasegawa Tohaku. Six panel folding screens produced in the late 16th century- highlights the power of minimalist art in producing a sense of depth and atmosphere.
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The Great Wave of Kanagawa- Katsushika Hokusai. Part of the series of the thirty- six views of Mount Fuji. Produced during the late Edo period (1830-32)
Takashi Murakami- produces large scroll, highly detailed illustrations.
Book reference-Murakami EGO.
acrylic painting
Forests
I wanted to explore the concept of phobias through the creating intense atmospheres to elicit a sense of fear. I aimed to create a powerful feeling of darkness, ultimately leading to the unknown. The unknown essentially withholding elements which people fear: hidden figures, spiders, webs and shadows. I considered incorporating these features to enhance the concept of a nightmare space.
ideas
Photo Reference
Waves
