Women in Film // Research: illustrations

These are pieces of illustrative work that are either relatable to feminism, or I just generally like the style of, which I'd like to take inspiration from for my publication.

I want to use colourful or expressive illustration which makes the booklet entertaining aswell as informative.

Hangover Chic

https://www.behance.net/gallery/23819131/Hangover-Chic-4-ever

These illustrations create images of girls that are not typically 'feminine', by clothing them in tracksuits and loose fitting clothes. The message here is clear: women are not here to be attractive for others, they are human and are more than their appearance.

Push the Grid

https://www.behance.net/gallery/23907973/Push-the-Grid

I don't see this print as feminist particularly, it is just illustrations of female bodies. However it is useful research because it is of a feminine nature, and raises questions. I think the contrast between the red silhouettes and the blue sketches is effective imagery,  as it seems to symbolise anonymity or emotion.

Women's Wear Body Hair

https://www.behance.net/gallery/20257285/Womens-Wear-Body-Hair

These illustrations depict body hair in a lighthearted manner, yet effectively communicate the message. The way in which the hair is drawn seems innocent and natural, removing the stigma attached to women's body hair. I like it because normally 'cutesy' and feminine illustrations like this would not include any form of body hair, and make women seem smooth and porcelain looking.

Quotes

https://www.behance.net/gallery/7542517/Quotes

These simplistic posters hit home because of the personal feel of the type - it seems more individual, like someone's emotion has gone into it, rather than if a font like Helvetica was used. It reminds you that there is a human being behind the design, that obviously feels strongly about the subject matter.

Real Women

https://www.behance.net/gallery/9364595/Real-Women

The colours are the first things that draw you in to these illustrations - and the clever concepts are what keep your attention. Obviously, body image is the subject matter - the women are distraught and insecure about not being skinny like the media tells them to be. Their emotions are clear and communicated.

The Problem with Quirky

https://www.behance.net/gallery/21205045/Sydney-Opera-House-The-Problem-with-Quirky

These illustrations tell the tale of how society paints unique women as 'quirky', and how it creates a stereotype that affects how seriously women are taken. The imagery has a lighthearted manner about it, but its immediately clear what is going on. The contrasting colours create a dramatic colour scheme.

Healer Huntress

https://www.behance.net/gallery/14827239/Healer-Huntress

Flower Girls

https://www.behance.net/gallery/24684995/Flower-Girls

Acid Project

https://www.behance.net/gallery/7500937/ACID-PROJECT

Long Muzzle

https://www.behance.net/gallery/17750413/Long-Muzzle-business-cards

99 Baci

https://www.behance.net/gallery/6902721/99-baci

All the illustrations above are very visually pleasing and entertaining to look at - something that I want to include in my work to draw in a young audience to a serious subject. At the end of the day, someone isn't going to buy a zine that isn't aesthetically pleasing to them.