UpStart is a non-profit arts collective which aims to put creativity at the centre of public consciousness during the Irish General Election Campaign in 2011. I originally planned to submit something from my archives, but then decided to create something new. I've been pretty busy since the holidays, so only got around to it this week, with the deadline looming. (Funny how deadlines can focus your mind like that.)
The images above are 2 versions of the artwork. The first is what I submitted in the end, but the one below it (with the scruffy type) has a lot of energy too. I guess I just felt that - as the image would compete with 'actual' election posters for attention - it needs to work as a strong, simple graphic. Also, I wondered if the very dark hand was a good idea, as it could possibly be misconstrued as some kind of racist invective? Which it ain't.
So, I'd be interested to get your thoughts? Did I send them the right one? Should I let even more scruffy type feature in my graphic work? Have you been upended by any large hands lately?
PS. This artwork (or rather the earlier version of it - from before I changed my mind) also features in the monthly round-up of work from IGI illustrators over on the Scamp blog.
8 comments:
Both very good PJ, but purely as a poster the first , being more succinct, works best. Beautiful work, love the imagery and the colours.
I vote for the first one... :)
I really like the simpler image at the top, partly because of the ambiguity - is the cry of 'VOTE!' a hapless cry for help as you're suspended over the abyss? An imprecation as seen on gravestones - 'As you are now, so once was I...' or a call to action? It captures the conflicted feelings that I am dealing with, being a citizen of a nation whose leaders have spectacularly failed us, better than the more detailed and socially responsible poster below. I think anyway. I like them both really.
I think they would work as a twosome if the first had no cash falling out of his pocket?
(I agree with your colour concerns - the dark hand in the second one could be interpreted (by some!) it as oh god I should have voted for the white guy!)
The second has more energy but both work well. I like the little guy big guy dynamic...
The first would inspire me not to vote... and the second would move me to vote.
am i making sense?!:)
I think you made the right choice. The simplicity hits harder
Tanks y'all - the simpler version seems to be getting the (ahem) votes all round.
@ Paul, yep I like the ambiguity ; the fact that viewers can take their own angle on it.
@ Words a Day ; interesting - you're making plenty of sense - and thanks for the considered feedback :-)
nice Image! I had something accepted too. Three words 'POSTERS TELL LIES'. Looking forward to seeing our work stuck up somewhere!
Cool. Will keep eyes peeled.
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