Fragmentation

My second composition, representing fragmentation, gives the impression of a few dandelion seeds as they fly away.  Each is composed of only lines and dots, and they are different shapes and sizes.   Each have their own characteristics though they are quite similar. I made sure to break them into “separate pieces that relate but retain their own individual character,” as Dondis defines fragmentation.  I also took care to position them almost in a diagonal sweep across the canvas, to make it appear as though they are travelling in a similar direction, though they could deviate to different paths at any moment.  Kandinsky notes that the diagonal line is "the most concise form of the potentiality for endless cold-warm movement," and so this adds both movement, and excitement because of the opposing types of movement. The seed to the right, and in the center vertically, looks almost as though it is about to fly off on its own at any moment.  This composition has much more excitement than the first because there is a great deal more for a viewer to see, and so one’s eyes are drawn across the canvas, as opposed to being drawn just to the center.  Because of this, the composition creates some sense of motion.   In addition, seeing dandelion seeds float through the air is a common sight, and previous experience will animate the composition as well.  I also hope to provoke some thought; where will each of the seeds go to grow into a new flower?