Growth Beneath the Surface

I created an interactive self portrait showing growth beneath the surface.

I used watercolor, an X-acto knife, a self-healing cutting mat, and artist's tape.

I sketched ideas for something with a lift flap and pull tab. I drew ideas for the top page, the pull tab, with all the levels of reveal, and the 'final reveal' once the pull tab is pulled all the way out. I thought about what elements do I want revealed, and in what order.

I made a smaller, simpler version, as a prototype- to plan layers, proportions, relationships, and functionality.

I painted my top page and then cut out the lift flap. I then cut out my pull tab and guide pieces. I put it all together temporarily, so I could sketch where my pull tab would be visible through my top page window. I then painted my pull tab, and final reveal on the guide, before re-assembling it all in the end.

I think I love how it all came together! Do you?