This piece represents directional movement because when viewing the cut-outs, the eye is taken on a path across the paper. The mind sees the figure from left to right. It curves upwards towards the top and of paper and then downwards to the bottom of the paper. These cut-outs illustrate directional movement because the white shapes are assumed to flow in a certain direction. Although this direction is not otherwise indicated, it can be inferred after viewing the cut-outs.
I used the negative space to frame the shape made by the cutouts and to create lines that move between each cut-out. The majority of the shaped that I used in this composition were organic because I had based the cut-outs off of sketches I had done of a tree's shadow. The shadow had many inorganic shapes and I used these shapes as inspiration for the project. However, I did use a few straight lines and a small triangle to mix in a few geometric shapes and give the piece a cleaner aesthetic.
This set of paper-cuts depicts unity because the entire piece is contained within one organic shape and it is balanced and nearly symmetrical. The overall shapes of the cutouts are fairly similar and exhibit a common likeness. I used many curved shapes and triangles to unify the shape that I created. Also, the amounts of negative space left on the paper and somewhat symmetrical and further help to unify the cut-outs in the center.
In this composition, I used negative space to frame the cuts. There is a nearly equal amount of negative space between each shape and a nearly equal amount of negative space on either side of the figure in the center of the paper. The negative space creates interesting organic and geometric shaped within the figure. In this piece, I used also used many organic shapes to show movement and create interest and fluidity. However, I also integrated geometric shapes into the piece to make it more angular and sharper on the inside while I kept the shapes framing the figure more organic and gave them softer edges. I think that this creates an interesting contrast.
I find the first composition to be more interesting because I think that the organic shapes create intricate patterns within the negative space and in general, I find the white paper cuts on black paper to be more aesthetically pleasing. I think that the white on black has a more unique effect and creates more contrast, even though the same colors are used in the second piece. I also find the choppy movement in the first to be more intriguing than the symmetrical movement of the second piece.
I see novel shape and composition within both pieces. I think that there are novel shapes in the upper right hand corner of the second set of cut-outs and I find it interesting that the shapes work well together even if they do not physically fit together or line up exactly. I also see unusual shapes within the bottom right hand section of the first piece, where four cutouts are put together to create a shape almost resembling an arrowhead. I find it interesting that these four organic shapes are able to work together to create a unified object. I also see interesting composition within the unity of the second piece. When thinking about unity, one does not typically think about jagged geometric shapes being put together, but in this case, it works in an unusual way and the jagged lines come together to create a unified piece.
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