Thursday, August 25, 2016

Asterios Polyp Response

   The most compelling way of storytelling demonstrated through illustration in the graphic novel Asterios Polyp is through the series of illustrated panels and with no dialogue whatsoever. Because there is no dialogue in some the panels, the story relies heavily on being told through images. It’s simple but quite impactful because it takes the reader through the story visually and swiftly. Also, with the use of interesting compositions and stylistic choices of illustration it draws the reader’s eye to what is happening. It directs the reader’s eye around the panel without the aid of words, which is pretty neat.

   Storytelling may play an important role through my own work because it provides a narrative for the audience. A piece of artwork that is visually stimulating is probably, I guess in my opinion, not as impactful as a piece of artwork with a strong story behind it. Or in it’s own perspective it could be really impactful. It leaves an impression on the viewer that could really inspire them. I want to create visually pleasing art work, but if I can achieve that and attach a very compelling story with it and that could perhaps be thought-provoking then I would be quite satisfied. With my future work in photography, I hope to create more narrative-influence based work because I don’t feel as if enough of my work really explores that element just yet.

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