Project 1

Glenn Ford
02/06/17
Professor Wildman
ACO 1200
Project 1


                                                       Project 1

             Orientation takes place in the first drawing of the twelve. The sperm cell purposely points toward the egg cells. This was done to show that there is a story being told. The fetus in the drawing is a very important part of the composition because it completes the geometrical triangle shape that can be seen throughout the series of drawings. I wanted to show unity with the cells and the fetus. Without the cells, and the position of the cells, I would not have been able to tell the story of life and its journey. I chose the first drawing to give details on because it is vital to the serial design of this project. As you look through the entire project you will see the cells and the fetus repeated. Repetition is very important to my story because it shows the changes in the fetus as well as in life.

            On reflecting, this project was difficult at times but it was inspiring. To tell a story and be nonobjective can be a bit challenging. I accept the challenge non the less. I chose the human body and life with all of its complexity. I chose to go this route because some of the cells, organs, and bones appear nonobjective. Most people will not at first glance that my project is made up of the human body, male and female reproductive cells, and a fetus. The human body is a work of art. The exterior parts of the human body have been drawn, sketched, and painted by many artist. Moreover, the interior human body is complex and quite fascinating. That is why I chose life and the human body for this project.

          The beginning of this project was difficult for me because I was not sure on how to stay nonobjective and tell a story. Indeed, the task was challenging. Things began to change once the professor said that we can use text books as a source. I am going in to the medical field so I have books on the human body and the biological processes involved. The project called for finding a source material that speaks to you. My source The Human Body Coloring Book(The Ultimate Anatomy Study Guide) was invaluable. There were many pictures and illustrations to choose from. The materials that I used for this project were Bristol paper, Micron Pens, and a Sharpe black marker. When creating my twenty sketches I used a diagram to keep track of the sketches. This was a useful tool because the diagram remind me what parts of the body were being used. On critique day the professor gave the class and I the option of changing our work. I chose not to make changes to my work because I feel that it would alter my project and what I am trying to say. Critique day was important because it allowed me to view my classmates projects. It was also important because it allowed classmates the opportunity to view my project as well. I feel that some of my drawings in my project are not nonobjective after seeing some of my classmates projects. However, many drawings are nonobjective in my project. In concluding this project, I have learned how to create nonobjective work as well as how to tell a powerful story through art and design.