AP 2D Design Portfolio

Mayumi Dimalanta

Score:4

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Inquiry Question

How can I explore the complexities of gender oppression from a female perspective through collaging?

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Research

Rosanna Jones

• 19 years old - reflected through her views about beauty
• Based in London, graduated from Falmouth University in Fashion Photography
• Explores the effect that positive/negative body image has on identity
• Questions outside beauty ideals in regards to how a person feels internally

Technique

• Uses thick layering and various media to provide more texture - ties into the complexities of physical body image
• Collaging enhances the physical forms of her models
• Focuses on 3-D rather than flat
• Wants the viewer to feel intrigued and self reflective

Lola Dupre

• 28 years old
• Based in Scotland
• Average work takes 25 hours to produce
• Spent teenage years experimenting with papier-mache
• Led her to start collaging
• Connects to my question more through technique rather than concept/idea

Technique

• Manipulates everything physically (no digital)
• Emphasis on unrestrained creativity and free expression
• Borderline grotesque images are still met with humor (shows duality)
• Wants to instill curiosity and shock within the viewer

Sustained Investigation Written Evidence

Sustained Investigation 1

Process

SI 1

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• Materials: DSLR camera, Adobe Photoshop, 50 mm lens, acrylic paint, glue, canvas, photo prints (83/100)
• Process: experiment with layering and placement of photo fragments, revision of contrast and hue/saturation (93/100)
• 8.5 in x 11 in

Sustained Investigation 2

Process

SI 2

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• Materials: Lightroom, Photoshop, silk fabric, DSLR camera, layer masks, quick selection tool (81/100)
• Process: synthesis of hands, portrait photography, and color to portray female vocal empowerment (87/100)
• 19 in x 13 in

Sustained Investigation 3 (revision of SI 2)

Process

SI 3

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• Materials: Lightroom, Photoshop, silk fabric, DSLR camera, layer masks (59/100)
• Process: switch borders from black to white, revise triptych to stand-alone portrait, hand adjustment (92/100)
• 13 in x 19 in

Sustained Investigation 4

Process

SI 4

• Materials: Lightroom, Photoshop, oil pastels, DSLR camera, layer masks, blending modes (75/100)
• Process: juxtaposition of color-saturated eyes and black and white portrait, use eyes to symbolize scrutiny (98/100)
• 13 in x 19 in

Sustained Investigation 5

Process

SI 5

• Materials: Photoshop, DSLR camera, layer masks, adjustment layers, blending modes (70/100)
• Process: synthesis of blurred motion, portrait photography, and duplicates to portray identity crisis (92/100)
• 13 in x 19 in

Sustained Investigation 6

Process

SI 6

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• Materials: Photoshop, DSLR camera, butcher paper, polygonal lasso, adjustment layers, brush tool (85/100)
• Process: integrate fragmented portrait photography, censorship, and duplication to depict disorientation (95/100)
• 8.5 in x 11 in

Sustained Investigation 7

Process

SI 7

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• Materials: DSLR camera, Adobe Photoshop, curves adj.layer, black/white layer mask, Pin Light blending mode (95/100)
• Process: emphasize model figure by color-contrasting body and clothes, utilize negative space with duplicates (100/100)
• 8.5 in x 11 in

Sustained Investigation 8

Process

SI 7

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• Materials: yellow tulle, instant film, brown paper bag, photo prints, packaging tape, water, glue, scissors 89/100
• Process: synthesis of price tags, cars, and Instax portraits to delineate a commodity-like value for women 97/100
• 8.5 in x 11 in

Selected Works

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Community Partner Presentations

• Overall fun experience
• Able to get helpful feedback from people with hefty experience in the design and art fields
• Motivated me to keep going
• Interesting to hear differing opinions on certain aspects of the projects
• See how people connect with your inquiry question
• Got to see classmates’ projects !!!

Self-Reflection

Creating this portfolio allowed me to explore and experiment with many mediums that I wouldn’t have normally tried out. I also expanded my Photoshop skills and learned how to put meaning behind a piece. It was a lot of work, but seeing the completed portfolio in the end makes is worth it.

Creative Resume

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRVkg_xRi24hTECgE7lvEzW0R4YIKzg0/view?usp=sharing