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.

Evaluation

Origins

In this project I have developed my research and practice further as I have looked deeper into different artist and other methods of working. In my artist research I looked into the use of materials and how I could connect to them. Throughout my research I made connections between what I did in the workshops and the use of different materials; for example the ‘finding forms’ workshop was to do with everyday materials and what we could create using these materials. This really inspired me to look into other artists that work with everyday materials.
Looking back through this project, there are many ideas that inspired me to think about how I could use this in the future as well as how I could adapt this to work for my practice. The way I selected certain ideas was to experiment with them all. For example when we got inducted to the laser cutter I was more concerned about the materials I could use than what design was going to be cut out of the material. When I did my laser cutting I had to make practical decisions on the materials I was going to use because of health and safety cautions. As well as health and safety to consider, some of the materials I originally chose, the laser would not cut through. These experiments and the experiences I had doing them, will improve my practice in the future because I now know that I will have to consider my ideas and see how far I can push them.
The important self-discoveries I have made during this project are that I must keep an open mind about using machines and technology to create things in my practice. This is because the technology we have available to us, is so much quicker now e.g. it can repeat the same shape for you over and over again so that you don’t have to do each one by hand. Also I have found that by talking to others and having feedback in lessons and workshops my work has improved as this builds up more research for potential future projects.
During this project, I have realised that I need to be braver when it comes to my work and to not be so scared to try different ways of working. This has made me consider how I will create my work in the future as well as not being scared to try my practice on a huge scale outside the studio.
I haven’t yet found an artist or designer that uses the exact same context as me because I still haven’t found out what my context is. Up until now, I have just been experimenting with different materials. In the future I want to find out what my context is about because everyone else has one.
I am good at managing my time in the studio, I’m always in on time and stay until my work is finished or I have done the parts I needed to do. However, I find it difficult to work independently at home because I am not in the same environment as I am in the studio which makes me feel like I’m not using the time I have wisely. Therefore I think I would work so much better if we were in the studio all week.
I need to think more critical about my work and use contextual resources because I think if I use these it will help me find out more about my practice and what the context of my work is about. This is what I will be taking in to account in my future practice.

Movement

Experimenting Outside