Week 1: Self-Portrait

Concept:

For this assignment, my goal was to create an abstract and visually pleasing composition by utilizing various shapes and colors. I incorporated my favorite hues, such as baby pink and blue, into the portrait. The choice of having the portrait not look directly at the viewer but rather upside down symbolizes my personality, which tends to be optimistic and focused on finding the positives in life.

Highlight of Some Code I’m Proud Of:

// Text in Rotation

 let radius = 150; // Radius at which text rotates
 let textRotate = "Buka  Buka  Buka  Buka  Buka  ";
 let textArray = textRotate.split("");

 let angleStep = (2 * PI) / textArray.length;

 for (let i = 0; i < textArray.length; i++) {
   let x = w / 2 + radius * cos(-angle3 + i * angleStep);
   let y = h / 2 + radius * sin(-angle3 + i * angleStep);

   textSize(50);
   fill(232, 112, 133);
   noStroke();
   text(textArray[i], x, y);
 }

 angle3 += radians(1);

One aspect of the code that I take pride in is the rotation of text at the bottom right of the screen. This part turned out to be more challenging than I initially anticipated. While I had already created a rotating arch in the background, arranging individual letters to rotate around a circular path was a more complex task. Although I’m not entirely satisfied with the final result, I’m proud of how I managed to implement it.

Embedded sketch: 

Reflection and Ideas for Future Work or Improvements:

Despite my overall satisfaction with the portrait, I feel that it doesn’t fully capture my essence. In future projects, I would like to explore ways to infuse more personal elements into my works, creating a stronger connection between the piece and my identity. This could involve experimenting with different styles, techniques, or thematic elements to achieve a more accurate representation of myself.