Jingyi Wu ART
Energy Flow
These images poetically visualize the energy flows that radiate through our bodies, during intense physical activity and movement, such as during sport and training. I drew inspiration from the natural world, abstract patterns, movement and human anatomy.
My hobby is sports. I have been doing sports for six years, such as lifting, running, jumping rope and so on. Sports bring me infinite positive energy, so I hope to encourage more people, especially women, to try sports through illustrations.
Award
Process
This PDF is a complete process book, documenting everything I did in this project. Including time arrangement, research, drafts, experiments, reflections and expectations. Orderly record-keeping has positive benefits for my artistic creation.
The simplified version is as follows:
Why this project
From my personal experience and passion
The picture on the left shows the changes in my figure after I started working out.
The changes that sports have brought to me are not only physical but also mental. I can feel the energy flowing within me.
How can I visualize this abstract, invisible but strong feeling?
Secondary Research
I drew inspiration from futurism to convey dynamic movement in my work. Additionally, I studied impressionism to understand their mastery of color and light.
First-hand Research
Observational drawing in the British Museum
I like ancient Greek artworks very much because those figures are very strong and flexible. The British Museum provided a chance to see artworks up close. I went to the museum with my sketchbook and painting materials like coloured pencils, pens and makers.
My project is about sports, and I will need to have a better understanding of human beauty. I had gained a lot from sketching in the British Museum. The first was the acquisition of information. Going to the museum to get first-hand research information was much more interesting than relying on the Internet. The second was I learnt how to present artworks on the theme of sports. These artists did a good job of depicting the movement and muscular outline of the figures.
Photography Experiment
There are so many interesting plants in the UK that I have never seen before! I took a lot of photos, which might inspire me in the future.
Figure& Colour Experiment
I recorded videos of my exercise and observed my movements. Then, using the knowledge of Impressionism and futurism I had learned from second-hand research, I attempted to capture colors and dynamics.
Pattern Design Experiment
After going through many interesting experiments, I thought of returning to the topic: How to visualize the energy flow in the body during exercise.
I tried to draw some abstract pictures representing energy. For instance, how do my cells and my blood function? Isn't it rich in colors and shapes?
More Experiments on Abstract Patterns
I thought of those lovely plants in the UK. Some of them, their appearance exceeded my imagination.
Plants have unique vitality and texture, just like the human body. It took me a long time to walk into the park, into the bushes, observe these plants and record the feelings they gave me. Then I created some abstract patterns based on this.
Final Design
I have explored colors, the capture of movements, the design of abstract patterns, and the study of human muscle anatomy. I sum up all this knowledge to create the final work. I chose my favorite sports: running, rope skipping, weightlifting and stretching. Then keep simplifying.
Final Outcome
Mock-up Pictures
The painting process has come to an end here, but this project is not over. It could have even more possibilities.
I went to the gym to take pictures of the environment and imagined where my paintings should appear in the future. Is it the inspiring poster on the wall? Is it a colorful yoga mat? Is it the strong color in gyms and studios? ...
MA Illustrate & MA Graphic Design Degree Show 2024
I'm very glad to display my works at Ruskin Gallery.
The Master Project ended successfully!
