that
one
spoon
V M Ritvikram
Karuna
The Rasa of Sadness, of which the highest form is Compassion. Pity and sadness are born of ignorance and attachments. When we feel sad for all who do not see through this illusion of suffering, for the ignorance created by maya, then we experience the highest form of Karuna, which is Compassion.
The story
"I want to convey the sadness of disposability (use and throw) through materials, objects, and textures. The drama unfolds at a dining table adorned with shiny objects, except for that one spoon."
Approach
Generally, emotions can be expressed through colors, each color having its own meaning. But I want to challenge myself not to use colors to explain my emotions. Instead, decided to use textures, materials, space, objects, and context.
Iteration
During the iteration process, steps are repeated to refine and enhance the idea through feedback from faculties and adjustment. The idea goes through cycles of analysis and adaptation to achieve continuous improvement. Through each iteration, the idea becomes more refined and better suited to its purpose.
Research
After getting an overall idea of how the final outcome would look, I proceeded with researching and gathering inspiration to create it. This research was focused on style, coloring, and lighting.
Design
The most challenging, time-consuming, and enjoyable part of the project was when I used Blender to create my composition, and then added emphasis and color gradation through lighting in Photoshop. which made a drastic change.
Reflections
Completing this project was a real challenge, blending technical skills with artistic expression. Discovering how light, texture, and space can evoke emotions was eye-opening. It's amazing to realize that even a simple object like a spoon can convey powerful feelings through visual elements. Moving forward, I'll apply these lessons in my future projects.