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80’s Dreamin’
Keeley DeHart, 2021
This piece is largely inspired by a combination of the whimsical and colorful fairy tales mixed with a nostalgic vibe derived from the 80s aesthetic. This aesthetic is usually marked by low contrast, neon lights, and iridescent motifs. A prime example, as well as an inspiration for my project, is the singer Sunmi’s album and music video entitled; “pporappippam.” The haziness and low contrast between the colors is meant to symbolize what you would see in a dream or a memory. The colors are also commonly used within the beginning scenes of a children’s movie. The light being placed at such a low angle in comparison to the subject is meant to convey the sunrise after waking up from a pleasant dream.
Morning Dew
Keeley DeHart, 2021
This piece is closely related to the last, meant to represent the beginning of fairy tales that show positivity and happiness in the future for the protagonist. However, this is also the part of the plot in which the protagonist reflects on themselves and realizes a problem or aspiration for them to change or achieve. This is meant to be represented through the reflective surface and the darker composition, especially when compared to the prior piece.
Flaming Curiosity
Keeley DeHart, 2021
This piece is indicative of the introduction to the antagonist of the story, that typically shows interest and yearning for the protagonist or the protagonist’s life from afar. The cool tones of the image in addition to the dark and warped background indicate the malevolence of the composition and what it represents. As opposed to the previous composition, within this composition, the reflective sphere is meant to represent the devices antagonists use in order to keep up with the protagonists life. This device is meant to represent the same type of devices like the magic mirror from Beauty and the Beast, Ursula’s orb in the Little Mermaid, and the mirror from Snow White. All of these devices are reflective, which is why I decided to use the same object as the last one in a different way.
Lucinda, the Good Witch
Keeley DeHart, 2021
This image is representative of the “Fairy Godmother” figure present within many fairy tales and folklore. The sphere was brought forth as an object within this composition once again. This is because of the inspiration derived from “The Wizard of Oz.” The Wizard of Oz has two sister witches, one being the wicked witch of the west, and the other being the good witch of the east. This dynamic has also been present within other stories, such as the white and red queen in Alice in Wonderland. Beyond directly juxtaposing the previous image within the series by presenting the antagonist and helper as related yet opposite in nearly every way, by using the sphere once again I call forth the similarities and differences between the protagonist, antagonist, and aid. The protagonist and aid, also known as the good witch, are in bright, warm lighting and are surrounded by flowers, while the antagonist has cold, harsh lighting and much less discearnable items surrounding it. This points out the clear differences between the “good” and “bad” sides, but the fact that all three are represented by the same type of item calls forth the similarities between them. All character types have their own aspirations despite reaching for them in different ways.
Midnight Transformation
Keeley DeHart, 2021
This piece is representative of the protagonist undergoing a “transformation” or other form of character development through the help of the good witch, who was introduced in the previous shot. The transformation is shown through the glowing shoe and magical dress, which was achieved by utilizing double exposure and different filters for overlay, such as soft light and difference. I warped the overlaid images to the subjects, such as the dress and shoe, and edited them accordingly. This image is representative of the beginning of the climax within a fairy tale, as the protagonist’s aspirations and goals have been momentarily realized, only to be threatened by the antagonist.
Antics of an Antagonist
Keeley DeHart, 2021
This image was intended to be abstract in composition. The dark colors including maroon, neon green, and dark blue indicate a villain. This is because Disney, among other popular franchises, use these color palettes to represent their villains. Some of these villains include Scar from the Lion King, Hades from Hercules, Mother Gothel from Rapunzel, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, and so on. The previously mentioned franchises also use this color palette to represent the antagonist as well. The abstract subjects are suggesting the elements, including water, fire, and lightning. This is because antagonists often call upon the elements in the climax of a story to defeat the protagonist. This effect was achieved by using iridescent foil. light gels, a glow stick, a spray bottle, and cling wrap.
Ariel’s Sunrise
Keeley DeHart, 2021
This piece, as suggested by the title, is largely inspired by the final scenes in the Little Mermaid. Her iconic glittering dress reflecting in the sunrise as she steps out of the ocean was the pivotal scene that inspired this work. Additionally, this piece was meant to “mirror” the first piece in the series in order to reflect a happy end and a satisfyingly aesthetic that was presented within the first image and is often presented within the first and final scenes of fairy tales.