Objective
For this project, we were to design a theater poster for a play of our choosing, presented by Lincoln Center Theater. The goal was to choose an emblematic scene that captures the essence of the story and illustrate it in an Expressionistic style to convey the themes and emotions effectively.
For this project, we were to design a theater poster for a play of our choosing, presented by Lincoln Center Theater. The goal was to choose an emblematic scene that captures the essence of the story and illustrate it in an Expressionistic style to convey the themes and emotions effectively.
Concept
I chose to create a poster for Frankenstein because I am deeply fascinated by the story, especially the complex relationship between the creator, Victor Frankenstein, and his creation, the monster. The narrative explores the blurred lines between creator and creation, highlighting their differences and similarities. This exploration of archetypes and the question of who the real monster is inspired me to delve into this project. For the illustration, I decided to focus on the monster, as he is central to the plot and embodies the themes of the story without revealing too much of the narrative. My inspiration for the monster's design was heavily influenced by Bernie Wrightson, the artist known for his illustrations of Frankenstein for Marvel Comics. His interpretations are the most accurate and impactful compared to the popular depictions by the actor, Boris Karloff.
I chose to create a poster for Frankenstein because I am deeply fascinated by the story, especially the complex relationship between the creator, Victor Frankenstein, and his creation, the monster. The narrative explores the blurred lines between creator and creation, highlighting their differences and similarities. This exploration of archetypes and the question of who the real monster is inspired me to delve into this project. For the illustration, I decided to focus on the monster, as he is central to the plot and embodies the themes of the story without revealing too much of the narrative. My inspiration for the monster's design was heavily influenced by Bernie Wrightson, the artist known for his illustrations of Frankenstein for Marvel Comics. His interpretations are the most accurate and impactful compared to the popular depictions by the actor, Boris Karloff.
