67 Corvette: Aspect Ratio Exploration

 In the digitally connected era, I believe that the vast majority of people consume art through their mobile devices. This is good, in that people have more access to art than ever before. But this also means that certain constraints inherent to these devices impose themselves on the art. At small scale, it becomes less important for the artist to worry about finite details. Fighting for attention on social media, art might need to be more brash or vibrant to compete for attention. And certain platforms mandate that art conform to specific aspect ratios to optimally use screen space. Square images, for example, are optimal for Instagram posts. While tall, thin posts work well for IG stories and iPhone screens.

Here, I’m breaking the mold by rendering this 1967 Corvette in an extra wide (3:1) aspect ratio. Because this doesn’t translate well to mobile devices, or Instagram, I feel that it is unexpectedly refreshing. Further, this wide format relates well to the low/long proportions of the car. On the internet, this piece is best seen on a website, like this. But this would be better viewed in person where it could be produced in an absurdly large scale! I’d love to see this displayed in a 2:1 scale (or larger)!