Part 2: The Hyde Side Of Grids

The dual existence of a multi-textured, colorful grid

DIGITAL ARTABSTRACTTEXTURED PHOTOGRAPHY

Fran

6/22/20241 min read

In my previous post, I shared the results of my work with color grids created in Krita, which I then combined with textures in GIMP.

As I mentioned earlier, at the time, I didn't consider the work complete (although, in my humble opinion, I was mistaken). That's why I continued to explore and experiment, leading me to the next stage.

In this post, I won't share again the photos of the grids and textures I used since they belong to the same project. However, I'll revisit the composition I initially deemed incomplete, as it serves as the starting point for what followed.

Upon opening the project, I realized that additional elements weren't necessary. Nevertheless, I was determined, and that drove me to experiment further.

While exploring several photos, some worked well, while others didn't. During this process, I came across a folder from a project I completed a few months ago: "Gory Selfie." I didn't want to become the subject of a piece again, but, surprisingly, the photo resonated with the current work. I noticed that I had two versions of that selfie—one screaming and another portraying a serious, somber expression.

I made a grotesque combination of both photos, without obsessing over technical perfection, knowing that everything would transform when layered together.

By duplicating this iconographic monstrosity across multiple layers and experimenting with blending modes, I ended up with five distinct versions of the piece—some subtle, others boldly striking.

The visual style of this sequel, compared to the original composition, inspired the perfect titles for each of the pieces. Following the five renditions of "The Jekyll Side Of Grids," here are their counterparts, the five versions of "The Hyde Side Of Grids.

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Texture Attack: The Jekill Side Of Grids 1, digital art by Fran de Souza
Texture Attack: The Jekill Side Of Grids 1, digital art by Fran de Souza
Texture Attack: grotesque selfie
Texture Attack: grotesque selfie