Artwork
The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories - Stain Boy
The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories - Stain Boy
This artwork by Tim Burton was sketched during 1998 it is labeled "The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories", it is a two dimensional sketch (examples - flat sketches, paintings, photography, printmaking). The media used to create this artwork is pen, ink and watercolour on paper (11 x 14 inches).
I believe the message that Burton is trying to convey in this sketch, is the possibility of there being a superhero inside everyone no matter who or what they are and despite their physical attributes (small, big, tall, thin) and/or our perception of their capabilities (frail, weak, inexperienced). This is shown through Burton's films such as Edward Scissorhands where Edward is the ultimate outsider with his unusual appearance like Stain Boy but eventually becomes the towns local celebrity. Stain Boy, Edward and many of Burton's characters show similar symbols which relate back to Burton's feelings of alienation whilst growing up in Burbank California.
I believe Burton conveys these messages by using juxtaposition. The "S" on Stain Boy's chest does not only in my opinion stand for his name but relates him to well known popular superheros such as Superman. Burton designed Stain Boy in a way which makes his body look quite weak and useless, however the "S" and the cape are symbols suggesting true power may lie behind what seems to be a quite lonely and fragile creature.
This artwork by Tim Burton was sketched during 1998 it is labeled "The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories", it is a two dimensional sketch (examples - flat sketches, paintings, photography, printmaking). The media used to create this artwork is pen, ink and watercolour on paper (11 x 14 inches).
I believe the message that Burton is trying to convey in this sketch, is the possibility of there being a superhero inside everyone no matter who or what they are and despite their physical attributes (small, big, tall, thin) and/or our perception of their capabilities (frail, weak, inexperienced). This is shown through Burton's films such as Edward Scissorhands where Edward is the ultimate outsider with his unusual appearance like Stain Boy but eventually becomes the towns local celebrity. Stain Boy, Edward and many of Burton's characters show similar symbols which relate back to Burton's feelings of alienation whilst growing up in Burbank California.
I believe Burton conveys these messages by using juxtaposition. The "S" on Stain Boy's chest does not only in my opinion stand for his name but relates him to well known popular superheros such as Superman. Burton designed Stain Boy in a way which makes his body look quite weak and useless, however the "S" and the cape are symbols suggesting true power may lie behind what seems to be a quite lonely and fragile creature.