I think languages are like invisible, atmospheric mists. When I step into an English, French, or German-speaking environment, my emotional and mental state changes with each one. To bring form to these very abstract feelings, I painted interiors that feel the same way each language feels to me, then overlaid each scene with my own significant writings. This was my final project for Computer Paint, done in Adobe Photoshop.
Words really detract from the strength of the environmental picture, but people respond differently to spaces. So I’ll give you some hints as to what I’m feeling.
English is clever, mysterious, distinguished, resolute, nuanced…
French is consonant, smothering, warm, aggressive, casual…
German is youthful, clean, geometric, spacious, unassuming, inviting…
I love this — i feel the same way about language sometimes…
I wonder what ancient greek would look like?
or russian
or korean ??
no really. very cool
I don’t have words…ironically
I see just what you see. It’s fabulous and draws out the strengths of each culture, linguistically, architecturally, artistically. If you had (or would) incorporate something culinary in each one, that would be amazing…then perhaps a piece of clothing and/or musical reference. My goodness what this evokes!
…ok, I do have words.
C’est marrant, je pense que je me sentirais très bien dans ton environnement français, c’est celui que je préfère des trois en fait…c’est rassurant, je suis bien française! ^^
Very impressive. Your ability to conceptualize a thought and then make art from it is awesome.
Anyhow greetings from an old and out of touch acquaintance. Think…Noah legos…. English bible college… Messy wallpaper removal.