Persons of Note

INTRODUCTION TASK

Make a poster of a famous person using shape - NO TEXT OR FACE

Initial thoughts: famous people with notable hair/facial hair/costume?

Morrissey - his quiff, his glasses and his gladioli. I've looked at Mozz before and I don't want to repeat myself.

Kate Bush - Famous for her waily voice and sensual personality. Difficult to visualise!

I chose to celebrate the legendary Jim Henson, a personal and professional hero of mine.

I desperately tried to make my poster simplistic and focus on the IDEAS of the famous person rather than their face.

SOLUTION

Henson was a puppeteer, and he was famous for what he did with his hands. The things he made, the muppets he performed. 

I wanted to make a poster of his ARM AND HAND in the classic hand-puppet position. To communicate the visual signature of Henson's career, I chose to paint this arm green and balance two classic Muppet style eyes on the top. A little Kermit collar to finish it off, and there we go! A SIMPLE poster of Jim's legacy.

I didn't like the actual image I produced but I was proud of the idea. I'd really like to revisit this concept.

PERSONS OF NOTE

SOOO EXCITED WHEN I WAS GIVEN HENSON AGAIN FOR PERSONS OF NOTE!

A whole brief giving me the opportunity to explore Henson's legacy and his artistry.

Also Queen Elizabeth I and Titus Salt… I enjoy research but I want to dive into ONE idea rather than skirt around possible ideas that I'm not sold on.

How much research do I need to do into these two? I am already so drawn to Henson.