:: Final Project Statement ::

DaKoda Davis
Final project proposal
Layer stacking


For my final project I plan on creating a series of illustrations within a containment that gives the viewer a sense of depth. The paintings will reflect the idea in the same way that photoshop uses layers to construct pieces. this same technique will executed by doing hand made illustrations assembled in various layers. The illustrations when made will be selectively placed and appear to have depth. The containment will most likely be a box with one window to view. The content will be made with acrylic paint and chip or matte board.

The content will depict some type of narrative. Without confining myself, this maybe an overlay of various organic features such as the trees and branches within a forest, which are staggered and thus change proportions. The envioronment may contain little creatures or subjects befitting that of a fairytale like landscape. This will reveal many secrets with narratives explaining the nature, the history and odd peculiarities of the creatures involved.

The main content will be a Magic forest that is superimposed on a realistic urban forest such as the ancient forest 'Overton Park'. This forest is threatened by a 'Grinch like creature' who has no care or concern for the little creatures of the forest. He is possessed with stealing trees to build his giant throne. This is a political satire representing the CEO of the Memphis Zoo 'Chuck Brady' whose bull-dozing of ancient forest has angered and divided the citizens of Memphis.

The recent discovery of an unusual species of spider in the forest is an ironic parallel to this fable. Left to his own devices the grinch of the forest would surely have destroyed this heritage.
In conclusion, through the use of colorful imagery and simulation of layers composed will illustrate and reflect the overall presense of the process and image making through digital programs that we as artists use today.