Developing Practice in Graphic Arts

Berjouhi Bowler 'The Word as Image' - from magic amulet to poem -   Images in the forms of words (and vice-versa) have a very long tradition dating back to ancient times.    With the invention of writing, formal pictorial representation to modern languages, picture texts developed over varied traditions and beliefs throughout the centuries in different parts of the world. Nowadays, we somehow tend to elevate text over the image, as words play an inextricable part in everyday communication, collective knowledge and culture. However, with the invention and development of fast-changing technologies at the end of the 20th century, we came back to contemplate the importance of visuals as equal to text.    This phenomenon is not new, but in fact, happened around 1977, with personal computers becoming mass-market consumer devices. To follow, the internet becoming mainstream has developed new ways of reading and searching for information. 'Reading and writing' as we kno...

1. TYPOGRAPHICAL EXPERIMENTATIONS IN 'BLUE'.  Double spreads I'm not fully happy with. Need to rethink and redesign.  2. STEREOGRAM Cross your eyes and focus on the middle image. You should be able to see it in 3D.   An idea I want to include in the book, but I'm not sure where and how (?). 2.Found this today... https://www.color-meanings.com/blue-color-meaning-the-color-blue/ [Accessed on 2 Nov 20] Cool, Calm and Collected Renowned for its composed demeanour, blue is a tranquil presence. It doesn’t intrude or pester. Instead, it merely makes itself known. In terms of the psyche, the colour blue is known to impact the mind positively. Blue represents patience and understanding, which is why we feel so comfortable around it. When overwhelming emotions consume us, we’re encouraged to decompress with the colour blue. It’s also commonly associated with the ocean, which further highlights its soothing essence. Non-Confrontational As a peacemaker, the colour blue doesn’t i...