Naked yet Clothed, an experimental image making project, captures emotions arising from rejection in interpersonal relationships. Using an anonymous survey of 100 participants, varied emotional experiences were gathered. Three categories emerged: Lovers to Strangers with a Pro-Social response to mutual rejection, Conditional relationships with withdrawal reaction from uncertain rejection, and Unrequited relationships with an antagonistic reaction to uncertain rejection. Descriptors and indicators inspired image creation, overlaid with interpretive wording from relationship quotes. The third and final image reflects the emotional journey and its lasting effects, where the stitching symbolizes healing.
Research Questions:
Question 1:
How can people react differently to rejection in different dynamics?
Question 2:
Are there commonalities in the reaction to rejection in the same relationship type?
Question 3:
How can rejection impact the way emotions are shown and processed?
Display used for senior showcase.
Contents of NyC .03, Unrequited, Uncertain, and Antagonistic.
Close up of NyC .03 images and overlays.
Introduction to content within and related typography page.
Outcome:
Three sets depict various relationship rejection scenarios. Each has four images, an experimental type page, then relationship stages: beginning, rejection, healing—with emotive descriptors overlayed.
Advisors:
Yoon Chung Han | Advisor
SJSU Professor, Graphic Designer
Julio Martinez | Advisor
SJSU Professor, Graphic Designer
Mark Leary | Advisor
Duke University, PhD Psychologist
SJSU
Works / San Jose
38 S Second St,
San Jose, CA 95113
April 30, 2024 12pm-8pm
May 1, 2024 2pm-6pm
May 2, 2024 2pm-6pm
May 3, 2024 12pm-9pm
