Strking Emotions

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'Afghan Girl' by Steve McCurry

     

      One of the topics discussed in class that intrigued me was how powerful the eye can be. When we looked at the photograph by Steve McCurry, entitled “Afghan Girl,” I found the piece to be so stunning and beautiful that it was hard to break away. Looking at the photograph I felt almost startled. The boldness of the green eyes are what make the photograph both unique and memorable. It’s amazing to think that something so simple, something so natural can create such feeling in the viewer. Eyes so vibrant are scarce to come by and never forgotten when they are. 

Mixed media 'Sink or Swim'

     

     Art stimulates our senses. This topic was also of interest to me because it relates to our field of graphic design. The purpose of our jobs will be to create something that stimulates the viewer to either purchase a product, intrigue them to attend an event, etc. Stimulating the mind of a viewer is so important for an artist because it means they have done their job. The capabilities of art are ultimately endless.

Works Cited:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghan_Girl

http://keck-contemporary-art.blogspot.ca/2008/04/sink-or-swim-new-original-abstract.html