Compose two styles
Rather than blending two styles into a middle, this assigns them roles: one carries the structure, the other appears as an accent. Where the two fight, it says so before you start.
How to divide the work
- Composition
- Follow Constructivism: Collide photography and type along a diagonal spine
- Type
- Set in Constructivism's manner (Heavy condensed type in capitals), and let Punk's lettering (Mix newsprint letters, handwriting and stamps) appear only where you want the eye to catch.
- Material
- Ground in Constructivism's material (Coarse halftones, cut-out photos, three colors only); bring in exactly one thing from Punk (Copier paper, tears, black plus a warning color).
- Colour
- Build on #e8ddc7, #d8251d, #11100e and admit one accent from #eee3cf, #ef3127, #10100f.
Where they fight
These two are already listed as related, so the join should come easily.
Caution
- Constructivism Carries strong propaganda associations. Check the ethics of context and message.
- Punk Borrowed rebellion is hollow. Decide what you are protesting first.
Image prompt
An original image that takes its structure from Constructivism (Style, 1910s–1930s) and its accent from Punk (Style, 1970s–1980s). Structural cues: Red, black and white; Diagonal axis; Photomontage; Imperative lettering. Accent cues, used sparingly: Cut-and-paste letters; Photocopier noise; Handwriting; Ragged placement. Composition: Collide photography and type along a diagonal spine. Type and lettering: Heavy condensed type in capitals. Let one material quality come from the second style: Copier paper, tears, black plus a warning color. Mood: Rebellion, Exhilaration. Color: build on #e8ddc7, #d8251d, #11100e with a single accent drawn from #eee3cf, #ef3127, #10100f. Constraints: do not imitate, reference or name any specific artist, studio, brand, character or copyrighted work. Produce an original composition in the general period languages described above.
Related entries
- Constructivism 1910s–1930s / Style / Avant-garde
Turns a message into motion with diagonals and hard contrast.
- Punk 1970s–1980s / Style / Counterculture
A DIY objection to the authority of the tidy, made by cutting, pasting and dirtying.
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