Malware Digital Painting by Maheen Sana

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DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Malware

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Digital Painting

INSPIRATION:
Malware was born out of my first encounter with heartbreak. And while I realize that this encounter might not have a whole lot of significance in the grand scheme of things, I think it was valuable nonetheless because every painful experience teaches you something. I did not create this painting to come off as bitter. I felt like for the sake of my sanity, I had to take the heartache from that particular experience and transform it into a work of art which exhibits all the events of that time and you can take a look at all the relics with a melancholic familiarity.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Everyone copes with heartbreak in their own way. The idea and execution give Malware its unique essence. There's duality in nature. You can't know happiness without sadness. Malware translates this concept with various contrasting features. The use of black and white, chaotic foreground and calm background, hardness and softness. All create a romantic, yet sombre atmosphere. There's just something very profound about creating beauty out of sorrow.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
Oddly, our difficult times connect us with other human beings more deeply than anything else. I hope that Malware can evoke a sense of melancholic familiarity within the audience. Even if it is just an audience of one.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
This project started on July 9th, 2019 from the comfort of my home and was finished and uploaded on January 26th, 2020.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
I used Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom graphics tablet to create this digital painting. I initially intended for the drawing to be made against a white background. However, upon experimenting with different colors, I realized that my idea was portrayed better with darker tones. I used a Mechanical Pencil brush in Photoshop to achieve the rough graphite texture. In addition, I used the noise filter to create a film grain finish to the painting.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
This is a 1270 by 1066 mm digital painting. The entire painting was made using a brush tool in Adobe Photoshop. I used the Mechanical Pencil brush tool to achieve the rough graphite texture. To finish the painting off, I added the noise filter in photoshop to create a film grain texture.

TAGS:
Malware, Heart Break, Love, Renegade, Trojan Horse, Virus, Minecraft, Digital Painting, Binary, Binary Sea, Machine, Venice, Italy, Zeppelin, Dark Side of the Moon, Music

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
Due to the nature of this artwork, most of the material that I required was available to me from my personal experience. However, I still had to research a couple of things. Deciding the part of Venice I wanted to display, reading the story behind Daleks, Trojan Horse and the Roman betrayal. I chose the digital medium for this painting because I find it to be very efficient and flexible, which made it perfect for this spontaneous project.

CHALLENGE:
Working on a detailed piece with a mechanical pencil is definitely challenging and occasionally, you'll find yourself on the verge of abandoning the piece altogether. Fortunately, with Malware I had this urgency of getting it out there in the world. The hardest part for me was painting something so exposing while living in a society that thrives on shaming people for showing emotional vulnerability.

ADDED DATE:
2020-09-21 20:43:17

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IMAGE CREDITS:
Maheen Sana, 2020.

PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS:
© 2020 Maheen Sana

Visit the following page to learn more: https://www.behance.net/gallery/91269973/Malw are


CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Maheen Sana

PROFILE:
Maheen Sana is a published designer and illustrator. Her illustrations have been featured in several books including the Zendar collection, Beautiful Name, and Stuck among many others. Experimentation with different styles over the years has allowed her to bring versatility to her art. Currently, Maheen is focused on learning 3D art and expanding her skill set as an artist even further. Maheen enjoys reading and practicing guitar in her spare time.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Malware Digital Painting by Maheen Sana is a Nominee in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category.

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AWARD DETAILS

Malware Digital Painting by Maheen Sana is Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category, 2020 - 2021.



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COMMENTS
Giulia Esposito Comment #12547 on December 27, 2022, 9:19 am
As a design enthusiast, I am truly delighted to see that the work titled "Malware" has been awarded the A' Design Award. This digital painting has all the elements of creativity and innovation, which makes it a wonderful piece of art. It is indeed a remarkable accomplishment and a testimony of the artist’s skill and talent. I'm sure that this work will be appreciated by all art lovers, as it is truly a masterpiece. Congratulations to Maheen Sana for this outstanding achievement!
Adam Harris Comment #77759 on January 4, 2023, 6:29 am
I am in absolute awe of this masterpiece! The duality of emotions in the painting is so beautifully portrayed, and the contrast between the chaotic foreground and the calm background is simply mesmerizing. The amount of detail and thought that have gone into this work is incredible, and it is clear that the artist has put a lot of effort into creating something that speaks of the heart-wrenching experience they had gone through. This work of art truly stands as a testament to the power of art, and it is a testament to the artist's talent and dedication. Just looking at it strikes a chord in the heart of all of us who have ever gone through heartache. Congratulations to the artist for creating such a powerful and moving piece of art!
Chloe Turner Comment #85465 on January 4, 2023, 11:55 am
I'm absolutely amazed by this work of art! The artist has managed to capture the essence of heartbreak with all its bittersweet feelings in a visually captivating way. The painting is full of rich details that evoke all the emotions of that time. It's truly inspiring to see how the artist was able to take a painful experience and transform it into a beautiful artwork that speaks to our hearts. Congratulations to the artist for receiving the A' Design Award for this stunning piece of art!
Mark Allen Comment #87400 on January 4, 2023, 1:34 pm
Congratulations to the designer for winning this prestigious award for their incredible work! This digital painting is truly remarkable and captures the duality of emotions beautifully with its contrasting features. The chaotic foreground paired with the calming background creates a romantic yet sombre atmosphere that is incredibly profound. The effort and research that has gone into creating this work is evident and deserves to be celebrated!
Elisabeth Clark Comment #88504 on January 4, 2023, 2:48 pm
Wow! Maheen Sana's work, Malware, is truly an outstanding piece of art. I am very impressed by the unique concept and execution of the painting, which conveys the duality of nature through contrasting features such as black and white, chaotic foreground and calm background, hardness and softness. The painting is a true testament to Maheen Sana's creativity and is a great example of how to transform heartache into something beautiful. I am also impressed by the research that went into the work, as well as the choice of digital medium for the painting which allows for a lot of flexibility. Maheen Sana's work is truly remarkable and deserves to be celebrated for winning the A' Design Award.

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