Bigger the scale

When created my next ten samples I carefully consider what materials I was going to use and what scale to do them on. The materials I chose were: PVC’s, plastics, cellophane, electrical tape, mirrored cared and thread. I wanted to take a risk on the scale on my sample by using a lot of thread and electrical tape over a large area. That is my favorite sample so far. I incorporated the idea of straight stitch in the electrical tape my pressing in every little gap and using the adhesive side to stick it to the plastic. The sample that cause me the most problem was the cellophane, because it was hard to physically stick it to things and it had tendency to rip. During the critical feedback lesson with my peers, they picked up the sample which I wasn't most proud of. This was the cling film sample with chain stitch over the top of it. They said it had some qualities and gave recommendations to look at and to consider in my future samples, which will hopefully inspire me. For example, they gave me the idea of a bigger scale with thicker cling film. 

More experiments

Within in the last week I have learnt another five stitches, with these five I have looked more carefully at what materials I have been using. Sticking to a monochrome theme made me think a lot about how I could this restricted theme to my advantage. However I still needed to explore the use of different stitches methods. After I had spoken to my tutor and peers, they gave me feedback. They suggested that I should research some artists, e.g. Hannah wils and Christo. I have looked at Christo work before and I find it very interesting. The way he works and what he creates is incredibly unique. The scale on which he does his work is so inspiring; for example, he wrapped a whole island in bright pink material. As well this my peers told me to create an amount on ‘Pinterest’ to see what current contemporary artists are creating. 

Stitch

Data collecting

When I began drawing spirals I started to think about what things lines reminded me of. The spirals inspired me to look at finger prints and human hair. Human hair has a lot of repetition; in the sense that the lines and shapes are repeated in data. Within my sample I focused on developing a method to repeat a stitch and manipulated the whole surface. I was told my main focus, involving the stitches was to show how I could adapt them in my own way; which is to change the way people see everyday materials. The chain stitch particular interesting to use because it manipulated the fabric into a different shape. The stitch which I could improve on was the straight stitched, with the mirrored card, this was because I didn’t finished the sample. If I had fill the whole surface with the stitch I would have been able to see it more clearly. All I really enjoy working with the rubber thread, because it was interesting and experimental to use. I want to use this method in my future work.