The central focus point in this piece is the various 3D models littering the page, serving as an exact example of shape. The bits are what add depth to a simple white space. Without them, there would be nothing interesting to take in. 

The narrative of the piece, that feeling of curiosity and childlike innocence, relies on them. The look provides a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of patterns in bowling allies or bus seats. There isn’t a clear rhyme or reason to the placement, but they provoke a playfulness in the viewer that makes them feel like they’re looking back.

The form is demonstrated through the highlights and shadows. Rendering these shapes allows them to pop. Had they been flat-colour, they would have stuck to the blankness of the background. Shading such smooth shapes adds another layer to the “nostalgic” aesthetic. It looks almost like an older claymation cartoon, stopped in motion. 

These tiny elements come together, popping out of the space and creating a charming, cutesy illustration.