Frederic, Lord Leighton was one of the most celebrated Victorian artists of the time and this exhibition returned his most classic work to his home. The painting is described as 'a sensual, sun-drenched, sleeping figure wrapped in orange draperies against a Mediterranean backdrop' and is a timeless classic.
Not only was looking at this painting in context a beautiful experience, it also lead me to realise the process of its creation. There were many sketches of the scene primarily and there has also been clear use of a grid to paint the design onto the campus within proportion. This shows to me that sometimes natural techniques are the ones that last the longest and have the biggest impact. Graphic Design work shouldn't have to always use digital resources and instead there should be opportunity to use painting and other materials to create a lasting effect. The key purpose of graphic design is to communicate, but perhaps painting can communicate a more subjective feeling.
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