A convergence of ideas is when two different directions eventually meet. Convergence is the point where we translate information and give interpretation. As a designer it is important that everything we do is communicating an idea or concept efficiently. People communicate through, arts, talking music and body language. A good communicator often has a clear understanding of the message they wish to communicate. This often pairs with theory and a solid groundwork.
Culture and social behaviour is a convergence of opinions, viewpoints and morals people with similar views and morals often diverge into subcultures. Every person is the way that they are through a convergence of information and situation. Beliefs, lifestyle and viewpoints are a catalytic convergence.
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My inspirations for art is a convergence of materials coming together to create my own personal creation. To give an idea of process I have collected a few different materials which inspire my latest drawings. This work was inspired by historical and contemporary inspirations from western and eastern cultures.
Mannerism art and baroque inspired poses often feature idealised features and often emphasise neck arches. These styles were romanticised to show power, control and idealised beauty.
As a fan of biblical imagery and saint paintings I like to take traits from these paintings and put them in my own work such as the use of hand arches and halos.
From a more contemporary perspective I am inspired by Japanese horror and folklore inspired artists.
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As these ideas converge together I am able to create my own work with a solid aesthetic grounding that I can correlate to pre-existing work with an understanding of its origins.
