Glimpses

Graphic Design senior Leah Hampton's work features digital poster prints, fiber-optic lettering, and a video loop.

Glimpses

by Leah Hampton

For Glimpses, I interviewed several friends and acquaintances asking them about a time

they felt most seen or known. Some talked about an uncomfortable experience, others

a time when they finally felt appreciated for their unique gifts.

For each of these stories, I asked for a color associated with that memory. I have chosen

to incorporate the colors they shared into their specific likeness, in an attempt at a

visual representation of being truly seen. When thinking about these individuals, I

folded into the design what I knew about them, the qualities I saw and admired, and

whatever glimpse I had into their world.

The photographic portion seen in each face represents what we understand of a person

from the outside, what we see from a limited view. The colors I’ve added become what

makes up that person; little pieces of who they are—what we see, and maybe do not

see.

Glimpses is a reflection of a wondering, a playful experimentation into the minds of

other people. These images are meant to be more abstract than representational,

mixing bright, colorful elements with a deeper mystery of identity. Inspired by the

vibrant, colorful work of graphic designers such as Petra Erikson and Tyler Spangler, I

chose to mix photography and illustration in order to express some of these mysteries

as they relate to these individuals’ exteriors.

Through this work, I hope to share and express a deep desire to know and explore the

great mystery of understanding others. But I believe it is a good reminder to rest in the

knowledge that we are all fully known by the one who created us, who has more than

just a glimpse into every part of who we are.

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