Final Major Project

I was quite pleased with my outcomes from the FMP research project and created multiple illustrations that reflected my initial focus points surrounding Playboy, the portrayal of women and ‘the self’. I initially envisioned my FMP outcome to be somewhat of a photobook/zine that built on my illustrations to construct the idea of ‘families’ in a mundane yet twisted way. As I started to research more into this concept, I quickly found myself becoming less motivated with the idea- as I wanted to keep my illustrations focused around the portrayal of women only. I was unsure of how to develop my illustrations more and create a deeper, well-rounded discussion from them. I went back and forth on the concept of families and tried to redefine how I could discuss the topic in my work. A few evenings later, my housemates and I were playing card games and it led to us having a discussion about them, what they represent and their visuals. I started to think about the suits (restriction and segregation), the ‘house of cards’ (families) and the rules we must follow in card games- (a lot like the constructed gender boundaries placed in society) and thought this would be an amazing symbol for my FMP concept!

Twin Peaks Queens Playing Cards Digital Print by 60ftVenus on Etsydata.cards.specialjackdiamonds526.imageAltText

Ace of Hearts - would be cool for a medical person to have this deck of cards!Custom playing card of King.  #crown #king #playingcards #playingcardsgame #printingcards #designerplayingcards

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