Figure Portrait Raupapa Whakaahua Kanohi Tangata by Mengyao Guo

Figure Portrait Raupapa Whakaahua Kanohi Tangata by Mengyao Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Whakairoiro, Whakaahua Ringa me te Whakawhitiwhiti Ataata Competition Category.

ParahiWhakairoiro· 2024

Figure Portrait Raupapa Whakaahua Kanohi Tangata

by Mengyao Guo

Client: Mengyao Guo

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Whakairoiro Category

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The Design

About Figure Portrait Raupapa Whakaahua Kanohi Tangata

He Kupu Pukapuka: Ko Figure Portrait he raupapa whakaahua kanohi tangata i hangaia mō tētahi whakaaturanga ā-iwi. Ka whakakotahi te raupapa i ngā kanohi mai i ngā wā rerekē me ngā āhuatanga tangata rongonui, e pōwhiri ana i te whakaaro mō te ora me te wā. Ka kōrero ia whakaahua i tētahi pakiwaitara motuhake, ā, mā ngā whakaahua katoa e whakaatu te wheako tangata takitahi e rangona ngātahitia ana. I tīmata ngā whakaahua hei tuhinga-ā-ringa, kātahi ka whakamātihikōtia ki te Procreate. I whakamahia ngā ariā ata, papa maha me te ranunga tae hei whakaatu i ngā tino āhua me te whānuitanga o ngā kare-ā-roto. Ka taea ngā kōnae mātihiko te whakarōpū ki tētahi rahi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Figure Portrait Raupapa Whakaahua Kanohi Tangata te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Figure Portrait Raupapa Whakaahua Kanohi Tangata he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Figure Portrait Raupapa Whakaahua Kanohi Tangata i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The "Figure Portrait" series, initially designed for a public exhibition, presents various intriguing portraits. This project interweaves the faces of various eras and public personas, fostering a deep understanding of life and time. It resonates with emotions of joy and empathy, celebrating human resilience. This illustrative series transcends personal narratives to capture the shared human experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: Digital illustrations can adjust to any size.
Tags: Figure Illustration, Portrait, Human Emotion, Procreate, Visual Data
Production Technology: The "Figure Portrait" series was realized meticulously, involving traditional and digital illustration techniques. Initial sketches were drawn by hand to capture the essence of the subjects. These were then digitized using Procreate. Techniques such as shading, layering, and color blending were used to render textures that capture a spectrum of human emotions, resulting in a series of technically accomplished and emotionally compelling portraits.
Design Challenge: The main creative challenge in the "Figure Portrait" series was representing the essence of human experience across different eras through portraiture. Balancing technical proficiency with emotional resonance was an internal obstacle, requiring a deep understanding of illustration techniques and human emotions. Externally, keeping the designs relevant and engaging for a contemporary audience while drawing inspiration from various historical and social contexts was challenging.
Research: This series captures the essence of human experience across different eras. The methodology involved studying historical and contemporary facial expressions and features and translating these into illustrations. Data was collected from various historical, artistic, and cultural sources. The research tools used included traditional sketching tools and digital software like Procreate. The insights gained have a deeper understanding of how portraiture can encapsulate the human experience.
Inspiration: This series is inspired by the desire to interpret the essence of human experience across different periods visually. Drawing from the rich of life, the project seeks to portray the faces of various eras and general personas, capturing their unique emotions and experiences. The technical background involved research into portrait illustration and studying historical and contemporary facial expressions and features, resulting in these that are as technically robust as it is emotionally resonant.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2022 in Macau, finished in March 2023 in Zhengzhou, and was exhibited in Zhengzhou, China.
Operation Flow: The "Figure Portrait" collection operates through visual engagement. It transforms the viewer's perception by presenting a blend of familiar and mysterious faces, provoking a reflective interaction. The keyframes are the individual portraits, each telling a unique story that contributes to the overall narrative of the series. It excels due to the illustrations' emotional depth, which captivates the viewer and stimulates a deeper understanding and appreciation of the shared human experience.
Image Credits: Image #1: Illustrator Mengyao Guo, Figure Portrait, 2022.
Image #2: Illustrator Mengyao Guo, Figure Portrait, 2023.
Image #3: Illustrator Mengyao Guo, Figure Portrait, 2023.
Image #4: Illustrator Mengyao Guo, Figure Portrait, 2023.