Figure Ground Cutouts

 

Reflection of Artwork: Figure Ground is a principle in design and art where the main subjects is separated form its surroundings. . Contrasting colors are a key tool for creating this relationship. Size, shape, and focus are also used to ensure the figure is clearly distinguishable from the ground. The picture represents the idea of Figure Ground relationship. The design is created by cutting shapes from a central blue square and then flipping them to the outside. The relationship is further complicated by the four irregular, organic shapes cut out from the blue figure. These cutouts create a secondary figure-ground, where the dark background color now appears as a figure within the blue shape, creating a sense of visual tension. This creates a balanced composition where the positive space and the negative space  are equally important. The shapes that are cut out from the blue square become the figure, while the remaining blue square and the background become the ground. The artwork also uses a high contrast of color, specifically a bright blue against a dark background. The bright blue figure is placed against a dark brown background. This contrast is interplay of light and dark values. The contrasting colors are important for the work, as they define the edges and boundaries of the shapes, making the figure-ground dynamic clear. The strong contrast between the blue and the dark background makes the shapes stand out, emphasizing the figure ground relationship and creating a visually striking composition.