See Through

Art Style | Art & Culture International Magazine

Abstract

‘See-through’ means not to get deceived by something, to detect the true nature, to realize and understand (Dictionary 2020). The essay aims to provide a context to reflect upon design, to see through the layers of aesthetics that cover our reality. It invites the reader to explore the relations between a reference its designed representation from several perspectives. Through the lens of philosophers such as Baudrillard, Plato, and Wilde, different point of views upon aesthetics and its impact ultimately creates an understanding of the subject from several standpoints. This topic is also reflected in examples from the contemporary art field that explores different mediums and definitions of representations. Through art a discussion arises regarding mediums and definitions of reliability to its reference. By analyzing visual communication and aesthetic choices in terms of color and typography, we can see why the visual surface plays a role in influencing its viewer and relation to a reference. Furthermore, this essay is created to promote awareness and raise examples of reconnecting aesthetics with reality in a more transparent manner, going beyond deceiving aesthetic choices.