The Ignorant Figures

The Ignorant Figures are the poses that Marceau created with ignorance in mind.

The figures are red, a common color that emphasizes malice, anger, assertiveness, and ignorance. These figures have different levels of ignorance, reflected here by their saturation. The more saturated the red, the more intense the ignorance present. Although these figures are ranked in this way, the least saturated red does not lack emotional storytelling, it simply tells a different side of the emotion at a different level. Explore these human shapes with ignorance in mind.

PRIDE

The lightest and least intense representation of ignorance in The Ignorant Figures. In human form, this figure has claw-shaped hands, it's head near parallel to the horizon line, looking foreword at the viewer. The eyes of this figure gleam directly foreword, burning a hole through whoever happens to be staring back. The pose is stood as erect as possible, as tall as possible, and as intimidating as possible. The form demands attention and the pose receives attention. What else would you look at? Often considered one of the most demanding Convention of Character, PRIDE is an unnatural ability to not look away.

HATE

In human form, the figure's hands are in firm fists, pointing directionally at where the figure is also staring. The stare must be intense and pointed. This pose is directly aimed at someone or something, let there be no mistaking. HATE comes either very naturally to people or very difficult to people, reflecting their capacity to feel this emotion. This figure is not ugly, simply strong, unwavering, and closed off. This is the polar opposite of HUMILITY. Often considered the most aggressive Convention of Character, HATE is one of the most powerful emotions conveyed in a person's day-to-day.

ENVY

In human form, the hands of this figures are in a claw-shape, reaching out and scratching for something it wants. This pose is paired with the idea that "I see something, so I will take something" and the toxicity that invites. It is a wanting and a getting, a taking and a stealing. This figure robs others of what it wants and feels no remorse, it is nasty and unapologetic. The creeping stance is highlighted with an arched back and moving legs. Keep what you hold close because if this pose has it's eyes on you, it is coming to take and it doesn't plan to ever return it. Often considered one of the most selfish Conventions of Character, ENVY is a warning to keep your things close to you and not so proudly displayed.

ANGER

In human form, this figure's hands are in fists, steadfast and still. The pose is pointed at whatever the form is angry at, eyes squinted. The strong-looking pose is remarkably fragile, neither fist truly in a very practical position to act, one near the head to emphasize where anger manifests and one near back of the stomach to emphasize where anger burns. This is solely and purely ANGER, nothing else added in, and because of that it is considered rather blatant, similar to JOY. Often considered the most expressive Convention of Character, ANGER is a burning call to action.

DISDAIN

In human form, this figure has claw-shaped hands. This figure's head is pointed highly up into the sky but the eyes are glaring downward at a subject deemed unworthy and disgusting. This pose is powerful and reeling, bored with whatever you may have to offer and angry at the unimpressive display you've already shown. This figure does not reflect hate, simply unworthiness of one's time. The subject the figure stares at is below worthless, below nothing. Why should a wolf care about what a sheep thinks? Often considered one of the most foul Conventions of Character, DISDAIN is a disgust that makes your stomach twist.

ARROGANCE

The darkest and most intense representation of ignorance in The Ignorant Figures. In human form, this figure has claw-shaped hands, the main difference from DISDAIN being that the eyes are aimed upwards, avoiding any contact with another's eyes. With a head tilted slightly up and away, the "better-than-you" attitude is strongly implied. This pose is used to express a total avoidance for another person or thing, the unwillingness to cooperate, and the stubbornness of being a fool. Often considered one of the most frustrating Conventions of Character, ARROGANCE is an unwavering inability to play along.