Illumination

At first, I was unsure of how the printing the process would go. I didn't know much about printing and did not know if I could convey my ideas in prints. However, my inspiration, the book A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, led my process. Some of the major metaphors in the book were train tracks, the game of chess, and the sewing together of a quilt. I started with the metaphor of the train tracks, and printed many images of the track. I attempted to blend this metaphor with the game of chess and I used the black and white pattern. I ended by sewing each of the pieces together with red thread. I chose the color red because it stood out amongst the black and white. The feedback I was given reflected my intentions. My peers said that they liked the color scheme and contrast, and that it embodied the metaphors I was intending to display. Overall, I am very happy with how my piece turned out because I think it reflects my love for the book and gives the book justice.