I started to get tired of my previous print ideas. The shape driven work was visually interesting enough but I couldn't find a way for it to work in a more complex image than a pouty woman's face so started to look for something new.
I made some small lino prints at home based on the idea of rearranging a character's body through lino stamps. I suppose it fits with the idea of feeling disconnected and the surreal but it turned out seemed much better as an idea rather than in reality. Visually, I think they're interesting enough, but do little to convey anything much about Murakami. The repetitiveness may also appear to be a 'cop-out' too.
As a print these are not good either! I used cheap block printing ink that left odd textures and uneven printing. They are also printed with a wooden spoon rather than a press which I think could possibly work, but with better quality ink.
I started to think about the balance and harmonies in Murakami's work, and wanted to capture something effective but simple. And simplicity works well with lino print (hopefully).
Below are some digital sketches I did of potential compositions. I'm concerned about things being too simple, and although I know a piece's merit isn't just in its complexity I don't want all of this research work to culminate in something visually disappointing. I think it is quite a challenge however to do something simply and well, so it will be something to get my head around.
My favourites of the compositions are the umbrella and the eggs. I think they feel quieter than the other compositions, which are quite busy, and maybe too busy for this series.
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