Book/Model Re-do Project

This time we had to re-do the same project but with as many pages as we wanted. Instead of the required 25.

Book/Model Drawing Project

For this assignment we had to chose a book and draw on 25 pages. Those drawings had to be from observation. Then we had to draw a model over the taped pages. Finally I taped masking tape over the negative space. Thus creating my final piece.

My thoughts about Persona

I really came up with my own stereotype for this movie just based off the couple of abstract slides that were coming across the screen in the first couple of minutes. But after fully completing watching the movie without falling asleep, I came to conclusion that it was nothing like I had expected. I would not even class this a film, I would call it a work off art. Just by lightly watching it you can see all the thought that went into each shot, where every light was placed and even the positions of the actors. Everything was thought out perfectly, just like how a work of art should be. Thats why I would consider this a different genre of film.
After just watching this creation for the first time you can see how the director used a repeating effect of contrast. Using not only the whitest of whites but the blackest of black. This effect really brings the viewers eye in and keeps them focused on the movie. It really hooks you in and keeps you interested in what will happen next. This is by the effect of abstractism that the director used. By not explaining every detail and leaving some things open to interpretation. Also to always keep them guessing of what will happen next or what exactly did that certain thing mean.
Besides those two techniques there is another one that is also present and that is symbolism. You can slightly see the use of this slowly and faintly all throughout the film. As it nears the end, the more appearant it becomes. For example at one point in the movie you can see the two female faces of the main characters become one. Just by splitting each face in half and connecting them the director can tell a message without using a words or dialouge. He has achieved this in most of the movie.
In my opinion the repetition of certain objects such as the cigarettes, sunglasses and the light vs dark are all connected. He repeats all of these certain things because they all pertain to the story line. Although the connection is not directly noticed but It is there. The glasses may represent identity and the cigarettes could represent their life and how quickly it is coming to an end. These may not be the correct representations but they are what my idea is of them. I think that is one of the reasons why the director made the movie in the such a way that he did. To leave every single part of this movie up to the viewers interpretation.
After watching this film, I have to came to the conclusion that this film is a metaphor for something greater rather than its direct meaning. I think that the way each scene is filmed stands for something else other than it actually pertaining to the story line. I think that this film is about life and losing your sanity, this statement can be proved just by following the movie. For example the further you go in to the film, the more insane the nurse becomes. She soon starts have huge emotional drops and highs, even having intense breakdowns. Contrary to the start of the movie where she is the sane and calm one whilst her patient is the one going through those emotions. As anyone can see that their roles have dramatically changed and almost switched places with each other.
I think Bergman’s view of the art in this film was to create something that was there when you actually dug and searched for it. But can be hidden if you just watch the film lightly and just for enjoyment. This creates a sense of mystery for the first time viewer and by the way the story line was layed out. It will keep the watcher coming back for seconds to try and figure out whatever parts that Bergman has left open for them to solve on their own. He also did this so that each person can get their own feelings and thoughts on this movie by reading it differently. So that no two thoughts on this movie are exactly the same and can deeply vary from one another.

3x3 Still Life

In this drawing are my roommates hats. He loves all of his hats and has a huge collection. It ranges from fedoras to a regular baseball cap. Thats why I chose to draw them in this project.