Ken Wenrui Zhao, a New York-based graphic designer and filmmaker, emphasizes the interplay of text and image in his work. By using found images from his extensive collection of magazines and books, Ken creates new narratives through photocopying and rearranging these visuals. His design philosophy is influenced by the film 'Sans Soleil' by Chris Marker, highlighting the power of storytelling through imagery. Ken draws inspiration from fellow designers like Paul Elliman and Julie Peeters, focusing on the meticulous relationship between text and image, aiming for an aesthetic experience that invites interpretation.
I photocopy, scan, and rearrange them, as I'm interested in how text and image can work together in unexpected ways.
I consider how they can complement or challenge each other to shape the audience's experience.
It showed me how personal storytelling, poetic visuals, and the interplay of text and image could come together in such a powerful way.
Design is about exploring the relationships between text, image, and meaning, while leaving room for subtlety and interpretation.
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