Abstract
Still Theatre is a series of theatre posters exploring relationships with the past.The style aims to combine classic and modern aesthetics.
The stories being illustrated are Romeo and Juliet, The Frogs, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Knight in the Panther's Skin.
The thesis was designed as a space for reflection and using literature to process and cope with personal relationship with time. The process of it is one stylistic exploration and technical growth, on top of portfolio improvement.
Artist Statement
Elene Shavgulidze is an artist from Tbilisi, Georgia who studied illustration at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon.
With a love for classical art and digital art, she uses her contrasting backgrounds of academic drawing and digital exploration when creating her work, essentially using analog techniques in the digital space.
Whether it be a book, album, or film, she condenses narratives into visuals, creating pieces with the dramatic compositions and vibrant color palettes.