A panel from the graphic novel Flood (1992)
This piece from Eric Drooker was a panel from one of his
silent comics ‘flood’ which always deal with social and or political issues in
American culture through his surrealist work. His use of the limited colour
scheme of blue black and white allows for a greater emphasis on the dramatic
composition and the meaning behind the elements within it. The man holding the
umbrella is a small element within this piece yet strangely it was an element
which I was instantly drawn to, I suppose it was how I look for something I can
relate to when looking at something new, and that person looks as if he’s being
forced in a direction and having to hold on for dear life to weather the storm
and avoid great pain which is something everyone experiences in their lives
especially during youth or when they feel trapped in a situation.
The use of the blue dominating the piece gives off the mood within this piece being
rather sombre or a sense of deflation with reality. It also separates the
buildings increasing the depth within the piece, whilst also serving to show a
misty effect due to the storm. The subdued use of white within this piece
leaves the areas effected to be further highlighted to the observer but could
also be representative of the lack of innocence in a big city due to the
occupants over exposure to the darker side of the city throughout most of their
lives. The heavy use of black is typical of the artists style and shows his
perspective on the culture within the city, but it also serves to make the
forms in this piece more impactful and carry his narrative message more clearly
to the audience as his work doesn’t include any dialogue or narration. This
leaves his art to quite literally speak for itself.
http://www.drooker.com/interview/
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