Visual Character
By personifying trees, we can use them effectively in storytelling. A tree's personality as expressed through its movement, size, or grouping can symbolize concepts such as resilience, wisdom, or community. They can serve as the subject of a narrative or act as supporting elements to enhance another character's story.
Shape Language
The visual language of this piece prioritizes a cohesive shape design, where the environment and its subjects feel inherently connected. This approach is different from the idea of a contrasting element, such as an ancient, gnarled old-growth tree amidst a young, uniform forest. Since the characters are largely defined by their shapes, the trees also possess dynamic forms that mirror the other subjects, establishing a harmonious relationship. For example, a tree's elements mimic a beetle's anatomy: a wide, round trunk like its abdomen, spindly and spiked branches like its legs, and round, veined leaves like its wings. By reflecting the characters' visual language, the trees become as unique as the subjects they accompany, ensuring the environment and its inhabitants belong together through a unified shape language.