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Figure Portrait Серія портретних ілюстрацій by Mengyao Guo

Figure Portrait Серія портретних ілюстрацій by Mengyao Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award in Графіка Competition Category.


БронзаГрафіка· 2024

Figure Portrait Серія портретних ілюстрацій

by Mengyao Guo

Client: Mengyao Guo

Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award Winner in Графіка Category

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The Design

About Figure Portrait Серія портретних ілюстрацій

Figure Portrait — це серія портретних ілюстрацій, створена для публічної виставки. Серія об'єднує обличчя різних епох і публічних персон, спонукаючи до роздумів про життя і час. Кожен портрет розповідає окрему історію, а разом портрети описують спільний людський досвід. Ілюстрації починалися як рукописні ескізи, які потім були оцифровані за допомогою Procreate. Для передачі текстур і широкого спектру емоцій використовувалися тінювання, накладання шарів і змішування кольорів. Цифрові файли можна змінювати до будь-якого розміру.

The Recognition

About the Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award

Figure Portrait Серія портретних ілюстрацій є переможцем Бронзової нагороди A' Design Award — надзвичайно престижного визнання, що присуджується видатним дизайнам, які вирізняються креативністю, винахідливістю та кмітливістю. Переможці Бронзової нагороди — це вкрай вправні та вражаюче креативні артефакти, що засвідчують великий досвід, уяву та знахідливість своїх дизайнерів. Очікується, що Figure Portrait Серія портретних ілюстрацій буде високо цінованим, улюбленим і обожнюваним об'єктом, помітно професійним та інноваційним. Цей дизайн-переможець Бронзової нагороди A' Design Award втілює найкращі практики в мистецтві, науці, дизайні й технологіях і чудовий своєю увагою до деталей. Figure Portrait Серія портретних ілюстрацій чудово задовольняє потреби, торкається бажань, зачаровує почуття та привертає цікавість.

Behind the Design

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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.

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