Thousand Thistles by Felicia Chua by Ina Conradi

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Like its rough exterior, Thistle is the name of a flower that acquaints with aggressiveness, pain, protection & pride. The significance of a Thistle flower is defined as not only the flower but also its weed. Though the weed is commonly assiociated as a parasitic organism, it is valued to symbolise not just might & brilliance; but poverty & weakness.

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EDITORIAL

Editor-in-Chief Felicia Chua Qin Ying Senior Writer Desmond Wayne Sub-Editors Yonsei Hanata / Isabelle Tow CREATIVE

Creative Director Felicia Chua Qin Ying

Senior Art Director Maureen Cheng

Senior Graphic Designer Kathy Danielle Choy

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Chief Photographer Agnus Lam Landscape / Installation Photographer Agnus Lam

Executive Photographers Elliot Tan Sheng / Veronica Heng Angelia Hopkins / Tsai Kinyee Photography Assistant Bendalline Amanda Chia Admin Support Executive Teo Chee Hao, Jordin Associate Publisher Thousand Thistles Prints 20 Southern Ridge Walk, Techpark II Indonesia 2135669 © APRIL 2020 Copyright by Thistles Prints

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Definition / derived from or closely imitating real life or nature OR based on the theory of naturalism in art.

Religions

Magnification alike to the act of glorification, it can be described as an overemphasis or exaggeration

Unnatural

Other-Worldly

Peculiar/Queer

Ethereal

unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way.

extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world.

True to Life

Botanical

Imitation to Nature

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Worship the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Contorted twisted or bent out of the normal shape / twisted in a violent manner; distorted

Paradisiacal (of a place or state) ideal or idyllic; heavenly. “a paradisiacal island in the Bahamas”

Authentic relating to or denoting an emotionally appropriate, significant, purposive, and responsible mode of human life.

Unrefined

Definition / (of a manifestation or event) attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.

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not refined; not purified, as substances: unrefined metal. coarse or crude; lacking in refinement of taste, feeling, manners, language, etc.

Agricultural whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities

Farming the activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock.

Replication the process by which genetic material or a living organism gives rise to a copy of itself.

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Clone / Dummy the process of producing genetically identical individuals of an organism either naturally or artificially. In nature, many organisms produce clones through asexual reproduction.

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MOOD BOARD + ARTIST REFERENCE Execution: Lithotone Effect Artist Reference: Paiheme Studio

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Concept breakdown:

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Ideation Process One / I want to explore the concept on Japanese Folklore, which encompasses the informally learned folk traditions of Japan and the Japanese people as expressed in its oral traditions, customs, and material culture. In Japanese, the term minkan denshō (“transmissions among the folk”) is used to describe folklore. By including common superstitons and beliefs of the people, I want to try and recreate a vision of old customs and traditions that was once popular. 01 / RESEARCH

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INITIAL VISUALISATION /

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; Inspired by the Japanese Edo Period 1603 – 1868

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Tokugawa period, also called Edo period, the final period of traditional Japan, a time of internal peace, political stability, and economic growth under the shogunate (military dictatorship).

Like its rough exterior, Thistle is the name of a flower that acquaints with aggressiveness, pain, protection and pride. The significance of a Thistle flower is defined as not only the flower but also its weed. Though the weed is commonly associated as a parasitic organism, it is valued to symbolise not just might and brilliance; but also poverty and weakness. Alike to the notable warriors during the Japanese Edo period, their role was to defend their territories against rivals, to fight enemies identified by the government, and battle with hostile tribes and bandits. Overall, these Heroes are respected and worshipped because of their dexterity and heart for their people. This composition focuses on the retelling of Ancient Folklore in a campfire setting, where fire is used as a repetitive motif that embodies the power of destruction, yet contains generative qualities to illuminate and renew — Just like these warriors.

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CHARACTER MOTIF 01 Gunbai War Fan

CHARACTER MOTIF 02 Mokumokuren

CHARACTER MOTIF 03 Oni Yokai — The Troll

CHARACTER MOTIF 04 Ninja

CHARACTER MOTIF 05 Sumo Fighter 1

CHARACTER MOTIF 06 Sumo Fighter 2

Delving into the topic of science, this series will be focused on Science as an instrument of worship.

“Mokumokuren” means “many eyes” or “continuous eyes”. The Mokumokuren is considered by the Japanese to be one of the inhabitants of haunted houses.

They are typically portrayed as hulking figures with one or more horns growing out of their heads. Stereotypically seen in blue or green-colored loincloths.

A ninja or shinobi was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan. The functions of a ninja included deception and surprise attacks.

Defined by their determination and strength, they honor perserverence. This is why I decided to include them in my series of heroic characters.

Sumo is a form of competitive fullcontact wrestling where a rikishi attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet.

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CHARACTER MOTIF 07 Storyteller’s Adventure

FILLER MOTIF 08 Frogs – ‘Kaeru’

FILLER MOTIF 08 Floating Tōrōs

FILLER MOTIF 08 Campfire’s Burning – Ka

Inspired from Rakugo — It is a form of Japanese verbal entertainment. The storyteller is usually seen sitting on stage to re-enact a story. They are known to depict complicated, sometimes sentimental storyline. Therefore, the role of this character helps to deliver my intended message.

The japanese believe that frogs messengers of omens. These creatures are sometimes carried by travellers to make sure they return home safely from their journeys. The word ‘frog’ in Japanese means ‘return’, which is why they are seen alongside fighting warriors in war — signifying an emblem of safely and peace.

Lanterns carry a lot of meaning in Japanese history. Most often, they represents the cycle of life, all the good and the bad. The repetition of these lanterns also means remembrance of these heroic acts during the time of political unrest.

Ka refers to as fire in Japanese. Bodily, ka represents body heat, and in the mental and emotional realms, it represents drive and passion. I made use of fire to reflect the characteristics of the notable warriors of the Edo period.

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CHARACTERMOTIFS DESIGN / Excerpt of individual character design and it’s significance. 01 / RESEARCH

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Final Color Scheme: Earth tone palette — After confirming on the hierarchy of my motifs’ layout, I ventured into the different moods of color palette to suit the overall concept of my banner – Thousand Thistles. Eventually, after color testing and printing, I settled with this earthy, muted hues to compliment my design direction. I want it to replicate the look and feel of a Japanese mural painting/ handscroll painting. 01 / RESEARCH

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Hovering Balloons

The Battle of Villians & Warriors

The ever-gradual movements of the balloons, as though its floating through the background, symbolises change. It also helps to create visual focus and give the characters a sense of life.

On the Media Wall, some of these characters exhibit gradual, subtle movements to create an illusion of a battle/duel. The tight composition helps create tension and uneasiness when viewed on screen.

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Reflected Warriors Duplication of two bodies to replicate the nature of a Kelaidescope. The Kelaidescope is an embodiment of constant change and beauty.

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PAT TERNS SWAT CHES p

These series of pattern swatches are created based on the idea projected on a japanese concept restaurant. The collaterals envisioned largely includes: Decorative Restaurant Wallpaper, Cutlery Set, Bowls and Plates, and Merchandises that will be make available for in-store purchase.

Commiting to the earthy tones palette, the interior style should look vintage, almost like an old painting with the richness of brown hues.

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Swatch 01: Adventure of the Kaeru Pantone:

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Swatch 02: Starry Mokumokuren Pantone:

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Swatch 03: De Soleil Pantone:

Swatch 04: Altogether Camo Pantone:

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Swatch 05: Eye See You Pantone:

Swatch 06: Infiltration of Ninja Pantone:

Swatch 11: Oni Yokai Pantone:

Swatch 07: Grand Assemblage Pantone:

Swatch 12: Storyteller’s Circle Pantone:

Swatch 08: Gunbai Villian Pantone:

Swatch 09: Wrestle of the Sumos Pantone:

Swatch 10: Of Beats and Shapes Pantone:

Swatch 13: Rhythm of the Wind Pantone:

Swatch 14: Flaming Escape Pantone:

Swatch 15: The Naughts Pantone:

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Printed Banner / Exhibition: NTU ADM, lobby level 1 Dimension: 3840 x 480

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Hello, I am Felicia. Independent yet collaborative, I embrace change and am able to multi-task in fast paced environments. As a student majoring in Visual Communication, I am performance driven and a very hands on individual who is passionate about creating communicative designs that serve multi-layered purposes.

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FELICIA CHUA

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