This is a photograph taken by W. Eugene Smith after a two year break from photography after nearly getting killed in 1945 while photographing war conditions in Okinawa. He barely recovered and there was a possibility he might never photograph again due to physical problems but also because of a long “creative exile” from taking photographs. He felt it was important that the first image he takes “would speak of a gentle moment of spirited purity in contrast to the depraved savagery I had raged against with my war photographs”.
Overcoming the physical challenges that his injuries caused, this is the first photograph he took. It speaks of personal determination to overcome personal obstacles and is a fitting image to base the poster on when you consider the personal challenges involved in mental health.
I really enjoy this guys movie posters. He makes great illustrations using relatively simple design based on shapes and elements of the movies to get across the theme of the movie. He conveys movement with beautiful curved shapes that add depth to the image. I tried to incorporate this style into the final design of the poster. Simple graphics that get across the message in an effective manner.
Christian Faur
Thats is a link to his Instagram account. It is more easily accessible than his website which is pretty dated at this stage. This is something that might be considered in the design of the object. He uses crayons but could tubes be uses to brand the front of the object that light up a section when light? Or convey a positive message like #hope?
