Project #5 – Image and Text (Drawing, Digital Images, and Illustrator)
Letters and words are shapes, integrations of positive and negative space often depicted
in simple black and white. But they convey meaning far beyond their aesthetic nature
because of their association with language and, therefore, thought. The viewer does not
see the shape of the text alone, but automatically interprets the denotation. Can this
complement an image or does it detract?
Combine photos of drawings and images of architecture and space and objects with words to
create a meaningful dialogue. Things to consider: what do words convey? Do you have
to speak the same language to create meaning? How do words convey different ideas
from images?
Skill Sets: Text Tool, Path Tools for Art, Merging, Brush Tool, Making of Brushes,
pattern making and creating swatches.
References/Artists: Shepard Fairey, Mira Schor, Chuck Connelly, Jasper Johns, Jenny
Holzer, Mariah Fee, Steve Chanks, Glenn Ligon, Ancient Egyptian painting and hieroglyphs.
Materials: digital photos, photos of your favorite in-class drawings or sketchbook
assignments, Illustrator (laptop computers)
