Initial designing

I wanted to look back over some of my original sketches for my editorial work to give me some further inspiration.

One of Morrison's quotes which really stuck in my head was 'Trespassers among the human race' (when she was talking about how black people felt in the time.)

I liked the idea of a busy crowd of people walking in one direction to represent the 'human race' and then a few small black 'figures' walking in the opposite direction to emphasise the separation and isolation.

The contrast in the tall and small figures works so well as it really captures that idea of power and segregation.

The repetition of figures emphasises the busy composition and adds well to the intimidation the black figures are experiencing.

The black figures aren't the cleanest and sharpest pieces of work to represent that idea of feeling incomplete and not included.

Group Crit

Main feedback points:

Don't be afraid to be more provocative with your designs.

Continue printing and experiment with some more designs.

Try some mono prints with your stencils to add some texture.

The simplicity works so well with such a complex concept.