What's The Bottom Line With Tim Burton?

Tim Burton?

Introduction

During this blog, I won't be looking at the man Tim Burton but more the idea behind the man. Looking at some of his, what people have created and looking at his films as well. Tim Burton no doubt has a very unique style of film, it's something we haven't seen before. From Beetlejuice and Batman to Coraline and Dark Shadows he truly is a masterpiece in the film industry and the art industry as well. His art is absurd...no kidding right! But, let's explore these ideas and lets see what we come up with.

Movies

No he didn't do the Avengers, I found this thou really interesting because we see the Avengers as these powerful superheroes but think about in the Tim Burton universe how would it stand there? I think whoever drew these was spot on with the designs of the Avengers because they are quite accurate. But, let's draw to the next one the Johnny Depp image. We all know from movies that Johnny Depp has appeared and wondered are film screens with films such as Sleepy Hollow, Alice in Wonderland, Dark Shadows, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd! But, it's nice seeing this image because it shows that Johnny Depp actually in real life are great friends with Tim Burton. And, this four dimensions of Johnny Depp from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland and I believe Edward Scissorhands is quite nice. I think when think about Johnny Depp are thoughts do cross to Tim Burton films. But, Tim Burton has done films without Johnny Depp like Mars Attack, Batman, Beetlejuice, Batman Returns, Pee-Wee Adventures, Planet of the Apes and even James and the Giant Peach! and even his most famous cartoon film....Disney's Nightmare Before Christmas. But, we have to admit they are all very unique films in general but they all have something in common. They are, quite absurd or unusual films even Planet of the Apes but when I was watching this film I didn't think of Tim Burton it was quite Sci-Fi not like Mars Attack because that had lots of comedy elements. But, I think Tim Burton when he does films he uses his imagination. Let's be honest his imagination his very unique it's like a disturbing and yet child like mind. When we think of his films, they are quite playful and creative. 

Art

 To the film to the art itself. Here we are looking at two of his actual art from himself. The first one on your left is basically a body exploding but full of colour. Quite dark and yet comforting I find it. Even thou, clearly the body is being utterly destroyed there is beauty in that with the colours so maybe it's showing that in death there is a sense of adventure or some form of hope? But, I notice Tim Burton drawing are quite slim most I have looked at so we can argue that image isn't as important in his mind as in the figure. The next one, I can't really decide what it is. It's the red and white stripe top with blue jeans. I think, it's suppose to demonstrate the punky kids with the hair style and the leather jacket. But, there's just something about it that draws us to it. The legs showing how tight the jeans are! But, also the horrid nose maybe because punks do get into fights showing the torture of them!

Now, lets look below at some of the creations that people in the real world draw. I like the first image it's from the Nightmare Before Christmas and basically they completely swapped genders and you know what it's hot. They really used a lot of detail in this picture. We can see that people have changed the whole Jack Skellington and make it more sexier and feminine because I think some people actually question, what if Jack was a female and Sally as a male? Honestly, I can see it working and I am actually quite surprised at how well someone designed these two. Plus, it sticks with the whole creepiness that Tim Burton portrays into his work but keeps the same comfortability that we are accustomed too. Then, we have a very interesting Mad Hatter. This was a painting from someone who did the Mad Hatter. As we can see it's a sad character and with the paint falling down in the image we can see that the Mad Hatter himself is falling and fading as well. Plus, it shows the corruptness and the harshness of being the Mad Hatter which is what I THINK Tim Burton tried demonstrating in his film.

What Does He Teach Us?

I think when we watch his films, just go with me on this. He shows us are individuality, we can become more creative, we can explore different types of things and not try and stick to one thing. But, when I say through his films and art shows our individuality we can always see his playfulness it in. Try experimenting and try exploring. For example, Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice. Think about, he is the crazy mad man, with a sense of humour, a warped one if that and he is a big huge kid. But, he tries different things out, he is this strange being that finds pleasure in seeing people in fear. So, saying that maybe Tim Burton wants us to explore how we feel and then demonstrate how we feel by being creative maybe? Creativity is an illusion, it's the realisation of BEING creativity is when we make the first step. The images around show how from Tim Burton's imagination we two have been more creative and more out going in our art work. From physically becoming the presence of the well known Jack Skellington, to the realistic work of a real Sally and Jack Skellington, to the comedy of Tim Burton's iconic characters being little Minions. And, even Tim Burton art has reached Pokemon as well! And even Cake! It's creative, it's inspiring his work which has led others to do the same.

Overall

Tim Burton continues to inspire, shock, entertain and open are eyes with his creations. He is one of my favourite directors for his uniqueness and he actually demonstrates that being different isn't the issue, it's the world surrounding us that has the difficulty accepting that. And, that's the bottom line.

The End? Imagination is never ending, it's Endless. 

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