the abnormal mind HYPNAGOGIC CELL SYNESTHESIA
CREATIVE EXPLORATION INTO HOW BRAIN TUMOURS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INVOLUNTARY DISTORTION WITHIN THE MIND, ULTIMATELY ALTERING REALITY FOR THE SUFFERER.
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FINDING INSPIRATION
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LUNG CANCER IS A HORRIBLE DISEASE, LEADING TO SECONDARY BRAIN TUMOURS WHICH CAN DISTORT YOUR PERCEPTION OF REALITY. THE SUFFERER DOESN’T 100% UNDERSTAND WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON BECAUSE OF HALLUCINATIONS. I WAS TRULY FASCINATED BY FINDING BEAUTY IN SADNESS. IDEAS ARE DRIVEN FROM HOW THE SUFFERER MAY VIEW REALITY.
Inspired by personal experience. My unique personal thinking has given this concept fresh vibrancy. Translating innate thoughts to paper has developed a range of unique forms & ideas.
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Refining Research
Exploring line has been central within my development. Expression through bold graphic lines vs soft organic forms, has created a very interesting contrast. An electric assortment of colours has helped set the tone for my concept.
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Broad and playful exploration has allowed me to draw links between forms after getting it on paper. This free interpretation has built a innovative approach to commonly researched scientific interest (cancer).
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HYPNAGOGIC
Surrealism. Perception. Dream-like visuals from unintentional physiological confusion. Hallucinations. Fresh, Vibrant colour palette unique organic lines Hyper-reality
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SYNESTHESIA
Curating The concepts The mind is a complex network of thoughts, emotions & visions we commonly call reality. When abnormalities contaminate the physicality’s of the brain, illusions and distortion become reality. Contextualisation of abnormalities of the mind, investigating brain tumours from a creative, positive viewpoint creates an exciting array of inspiring trends.
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Involuntary Experiences lead by simulation. Neurological Phenomenon Union of Senses Bold graphic Lines Digital ORIENTATION
CELL
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Physical cellular abnormalities. Combination of organic & graphical forms. Neoplasm. Soft balance of forms Colour palette: dark vs light & Softer.
DEVELOPING TO DISTRIBUTE T . A . M
hypnagogic Enduring a plasmic brain tumour enhances illusion, causing confusion to the sufferer; an unawareness of this confusion distorts the mind making their reality alternative. The link between how abnormalities can affect the mind, is fascinating.
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The Abnormal Mind (T.A.M) will be an inspiring colour trend publication. Not only will it offer a selection of varied colour palettes, but inspiring pattern techniques. T.A.M brings fresh insight & aims to provide inspiration for designers across the globe.
The Abnormal Mind
Colour. C E L L
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Mood. Print.
References Page 2: Quotation on pink post it note at top next to blue one, “hyper reality is an inability…” quotation from Wikipedia, 2016. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperreality Page 3: Blue post it note at top left hand corner, quotation from a book: Timothy & A, S, John, (1999) An Introduction to General Pathology. Livingstone, 4th Edn. Page 9: The use of the open book to work on top of in illustrator: PSDgraphics, 2010. Blank open book template, available at: http://www.psdgraphics.com/backgrounds/blank-open-booktemplate/ Page 9: The use of the closed book: Unibind, 2016. A4 Portrait Black Silk Hardback book cover. Available at: http://www.unibinduk.com/products.php?product=A4-Portrait-Black-SilkHardback-Book-Covers-(Pro-PhotoBook)
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