Pointillism Posters
Ana Somera
Pointillism is an art genre that I first learned about in 4th grade. There was a mural of a famed pointillism replica right outside our art classroom. I first thought it was a park scene that was slightly out of focus, but as I looked closely, the details became clear. Such a beautiful image created by small dots! Later on, “Sunday Afternoon On The Island Of La Grande Jatte”, by Georges Pierre Seurat, helped me understand the basics of pixels and the importance of detail. Therefore, when creating the posters for this assignment, I chose pointillism. Wreaths for Vets is a non –profit organization that I’m currently participating with. Every year, this organization prepares and places a fresh wreath for the veterans at this cemetery. On January 9, 2016 at 10am, we will be retreating the wreaths and will need volunteers to help out.
For the first draft of this project, I placed a photograph using the pointillism technique upon a red background. I wanted to make it seem as though the background and the photo blended into each other. As far as the logo and typography, it was difficult to apply pointillism to these sections without losing legibility. Maintaining a solid, thick typeface with a contrasting color provided a perfect balance with the images. To maintain the design simple, on the second draft, I decided to only use the logo as a central image. The typeface remained solid, thick, and contrasting in order to continue being readable.
Pointillism is a technique that diminishes details but by carefully arranging the design, it provides a great platform for this project. Pointillism also emphasizes a message of community. Creating a larger image from individual points, demonstrates that every contribution, no matter how small, can create something great.
References
Dunder, J. (2015). Sunday Afternoon On The Island Of La Grande Jatte by Georges Pierre Seurat. Retrieved December 27, 2015, from http://www.museumsyndicate.com/item.php?item=437&tag=31