The idea is to show a figure crossing over two ` scripts’ with a bilingual suggestion. By standing in between worlds, we see opposing viewpoints.
Many artists have incorporated typography as symbols in their paintings since the 60s, but no one has attempted to approach lines in this `written’ manner. How different it is are the two writing styles of the East and the West; one with angular lines while the other in a smooth flow! This work juxtaposes the symbolism of cultures – script. At the same time, it questions the need to grasp the full meaning of the script to appreciate the aesthetic flow of calligraphic lines.
From left to right (countries and their names):
Belarus- Alena Sokolova
Czech Republic-Iveta Cerna
Hungary-Maida Valko
Ukraine- Olena Karpenko
Poland- Albinka Debski
Markers and Pens
-Sailor Shikiori Dual Tip Brush Pens
-Micron Pens
-Copic Markers
-Posca Markers
-Staedtler Double Ended Permanent Pens
-Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pens
-Gelly Roll Pens
-Uni Ball Signo Pens
-Marvy Artist Double Sided Permanent Pens
-Mark’s Tous Le Jours Ballpoint Pen
etc…
Colored Pencils
-Caran d’ache luminance
-Holbein Artist colored pencils
-Tombow Irojiten
-Derwent Lightfast
-Faber Castell Polychromos
-Caran d’ache Pablo
Etc…
Additionally I used Supracolor watercolor pencils, Staedtler Mars Lumograph EE Pencil, and various types of Zebra Pens.
This illustration is inspired by a popular show "Alice in Borderland". This is the scene where Banda and Yaba walk together as equal partners. Their trust and equality were key in defeating the Jack of Hearts.
The dangerous and the ultimate bad boy: A serial killer from Alice in Borderland. Banda appears in Jack of Heart games. My portrait drawing captures his crazy and cunning personality
The materials that Meir uses in her works are not of the refined and so she is called an “arte povere” artist. At times she describes her work as someone dealing in alchemy - work develops as in a trial laboratory with different techniques and materials. She says, “ at times the artistic work process is a sort of puzzle demanding the filling in of all the empty squares “.
Some of her work focuses on women, and they incorporate criticism and cultural protest.
Meir has strong opinions about recycling and environmental protection that is represented in her works by use of materials and shapes. In her work she reacts to contemporary art that communicates with the eco system, waste, and she also searches for different worlds. Her works are made up of layers upon colorful layers that when we look at them it becomes clear that the mound of waste she chose is not coincidental. It actually becomes a colorful kaleidoscope of utopia.
Jaffa Meir is a multifaceted, autodidact artist working in painting, sculpture, photography, product design, carpets and furniture, painting on textile, and computer graphics.
The structural composition of some of the works is influenced also by her many years of working in the architects’ office.
Meir also worked in the developing of ideas within the field of ecosystems and recycling for factories such as Coca Cola, and during this process came up with ideas for designing parks and public game spaces using industrial waste products.
Done for a redditor whose nephew’s cat died (https://www.reddit.com/r/redditgetsdrawnbadly/comments/11kih6z/pepperjack_my_nephews_kitty_died_unexpectedly/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
This illustration tells me that I need to push myself forward. I was in my comfort zone while painting. And I didn't go out.
It's an important lesson for me. I'm glad I can analyze it and draw conclusions.
