Sathwik Dabbara
Prismatopia
Class of: 2028
Major: Strategic Design and Management BBA
Medium: Combination of Gouache and Photoshop Rendering
Faculty: Lauren Comito
Prompt: Conceptualize a Utopian/Dystopian space and use various perspectival drawing systems to visualize this space. Use different research methods to generate ideas. This project will result in three digital collages that visualize different aspects of conceived space. Three collages will depict different points of view of the space, for example, an overview of the space (exterior), inside a structure (interior view), and details of the space (apparel, furniture, vehicle. Photoshop will be used to bring together drawings, and research imagery, as well as to enhance the color, light, and shadow within the space.
Prismatopia, a dystopic space showcases a futuristic terrain where humans have evolved to only see four distinct colors: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow. As a result, social hierarchies, cultural divisions, and natural barriers have formed, creating a constructed society. Drawing most of my inspiration from traditional Japanese Edo Scroll Paintings and Dr. Seuss Illustrations, I was able to create this futuristic realm which highlights the imbalances that may occur in society due to cultural and social segregation.