Week Seven - Symbolism and Colour in Illustration

For this research task I wanted to look at symbolism in terms of negative space with some making hints of optical illusions.

This piece was created by Belgian designer Caroline Remy. She has used shapes and negative space to create this piece. At first glance I saw a rabbit and a dog with a few surrounding shapes, maybe the back of a cats head. I then looked closer and as a focussed a cow appeared. I like the cleverness of this piece and how it tricks the mind.

This image was created by Tang Yau Hoong, and illustrator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This piece is called 'Day and Night'. I like the way the piece has been cut in half to maybe symbolise what one side of the world may be like compared to another. The bright blues in both of the birds really stand out along with the sun and moon. I also like the concept of having both of the birds sitting on the tree tops, that also are the way of splitting the page up in a zigzag line.

This is one of my favourites from the pieces I have talked about. It is by American graphic designer, Richard Fonteneau. It is a logo for Spartan Golf Club. The way he has executed this logo is extremely clever. The spartan warriors helmet appears as another thing, the power of the golfers swing along with the golf club at the bottom. The spartans face also works as a golfer making a swing. The gold colour used as the background also relates to Roman gold's. The colour could also have meaning of how exclusive or platinum the golf club is.

Figure List
Figure 1 - Design by Caroline Remy
Figure 2 - Day and Night by Tang Yau Hoong
Figure 3 - Spartan golf club logo by Richard Fonteneau

References
http://www.creativebloq.com/art/art-negative-space-8133765