So, this is my first blog for my university, MDes course. We have to read The Library of Babel, by Jorge Borges. It's a short story, only a few pages long, fortunately it's packed with interesting ideas to kick start an illustrators fickle imagination.
First published in 1941, the story is in need of a little modernisation, which is where I come in. I believe the whole idea has the basis for a captivating project and after reading through it a couple of times over Christmas, I have some ideas that I want to get on paper.
The first impression I had when reading it is, 'how would it look as a major Hollywood film?'
I also realised I'm all about characterisation in my work, so this will be explored.
I knocked up my first idea. From the short story, he's supposed to be the librarian who is writing down his journal.
Initially I wasn't blown away, so I added to it.
I like the use of the hexagon, as this is the shape of each room of the Library, so I may use this as a running theme through out the work.
I also did a version with the surrounding area blacked in.
Generally I think that for purposes of inking in, I'll stick to pure black and white, using illustrative marks for slight areas of shading, but then add colour for greater tones.
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