Influences and reactions

INTERPRETATION can induce many different perceptions, whether it is existing projects or themes. The interpretation can re-create concepts to fit appropriate time or place, but still capturing the original concept. Stories are a prime example of how interpretation can influence a re-adaptation.  Personal interpretation of what a story is trying to convey can change the meaning significantly, although sometimes this can be advantageous to accommodate appropriate audiences. The re-adaptations below have evolved through time portraying different interpretations, especially the perception of 'Peter Pan's' characteristic attributes.




Mabel Lucy Atwell -

Peter Pan sewing. at 6:00 AM.

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This first example of ' Peter Pan' is Wendy stitching Peter's shadow to his feet. This imagery derives from the original play in the early 1900s by J.M Barrie. Here the illustrator portrays Peter as a pixie by the clothes he wears, earthly colours used and rosy cheeks intimate eternal youth.. The small red shoes epitomises children's shoes, again giving Peter Pan that young, innocent youthful appearance. The colours in this picture are dull, and dismal, displaying only a small light from the candle which instantly symbolises night.  This is the time Peter lurks around to see if Wendy's brothers are asleep, portraying himself as a mischievous school boy, unethically entering a young girls room..This is one of the earliest illustrations of Peter Pan and Mabel Lucy's interpretation successfully captures the charming scene from the play.



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Walt Disney's adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic presents a clear distinct illustration, portraying Peter Pan with a greater exhilarating appearance. His appearance displays an image of a school boy playing around, similar to the original Atwell's version. This imagery has been adapted from Atwell's original version of Peter Pan's innocent, cute appearance, to portray a more modern image of an adventurous character. As a film version, imagery can be more concise and explicit to give the character a modern appearance. This has successfully been achieved, again with the use of earthly colours, sustaining the original illustrated child-like features.This modern version of Peter Pan was more appealing to the younger audience of the 50s.

 

A third feature-length adaptation,

2004's Peter Pan, ...

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This dark, mysterious adaptation portrays a realistic, real life version of Peter Pan, while still capturing the classic illustration of a cute, innocent boy, evidenced by the boy's blond baby locks. This version exhibits Peter wearing tropical clothing, creating an impression it may be made from creeping ivy, but with a Tarzan, natural, primitive, wild child appearance. This captures how the real Peter Pan should be portrayed. From the original interpretation of Peter Pan to this recent version you can see how Peter has evolved to a darker and more adventures character. Peter Pan's character has successfully been adapted throughout the decades which has proven adaptations can be timeless and can continue so for decades to come.




Medium uses experiences to get work recognised.  This can be established through a variety of ways including design, creativity together with product and technical development.  It is about exhibiting your work and getting yourself  noticed in a positive way. Designers often use Agencies to promote their work, allowing clients to easily engage via the website. Posters and exhibitions are also an excellent way to get work and ideas positively recognised.



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Folio is an example of how an Illustration agency specialises in promoting designers work. Designs are marketed in a distinctive way to make them invigorating and energize interest. Agency's exhibit a sample of individual artist's work on the website. They incorporate a sample of their work within a small box as a taster of the type of material achievable. By assessing this website, clients can instantly identify the quality of work and the type of design they are looking for.  This is more cost effective, as clients do not have to contact individual company's separately which could be very time consuming. Although all designers are competing for work, the variety of portfolios displayed accommodates a diverse market, allowing work to be distributed widely.   This is an excellent professional way for designers to advertise and promote work also give an indication of individual company's capabilities..



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 Exhibitions are an alternative approach to promote a designer's work. This is less commercial, but can be extremely beneficial as it allows clients to see actual work and capabilities of the designer. Work can be more abstract, adventurous and outstanding than portfolios on a website, as Illustration Agencies look for what they perceive will attract their clients interest. Exhibitions allow designers to engage with individual clients in person and even. eventually, often build up an excellent rapport with each other. This in turn, may lead to the designer gaining regular work.  As well as one to one contact with clients, ideas and suggestions can be exchanged. Even if commitments are not made on the day, business cards can be given for future contact. Exhibitions are an excellent way to promote yourself  and creatively display your work.  Agencies, although have a place in today's market, can be restrictive and lacks the personal touch. Sometimes clients may be disappointed as designs shown on the website may vary when actually seen.