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Final piece

for my final piece I started brainstorming some ideas, abs came to the decision to create a series of dresses\ garments inspired by my colour scheme and spring time.

I started out by dying a shirt yellow using lemons and tumeric.

then I began printing on it using an apple as my printing tool.


after this I used Lino print of some leaves to create a more detailed pattern.



i then started on making my second dress by using an old bedsheet.


after this I started some pattern making with bleach on a pair of black leggings that are too big to make a skirt for a later outfit.

Collaboration

Collaboration is the action of working with someone to produce something.

Pablo Picasso a world famous expressionist and Gjon Mili the “lighting innovator” photographer, working for LIFE magazine, came together in 1949 to produce a series of exquisite linear drawings created purely with light. With the use of a strobe light and experimental long exposure shots used to capture the dramatic and flamboyant movements, Mili convinced Picasso to use the flash of the light as paint and the air as his canvas, inspired, he took a playful yet scholarly approach to his task using his signature abstracted art style, and over 5 sessions the duo generated 30 images. I really appreciate this experimental work as it is always important to strive for new unexplored areas within art to see what other things can be used to create beautiful, interesting imagery. I also relish the idea that these incredibly important images would never have come to be if the 2 artists hadn’t brought their ideas together.

Experts, A., Bilici, A., Experts, A. and Bozovic, N., 2021. Famous Art Collaborations – Agora Gallery – Advice Blog. [online] Agora Gallery – Advice Blog. Available at: <https://www.agora-gallery.com/advice/blog/2017/04/27/famous-art-collaborations/> [Accessed 2 April 2021].

 Park, M., 2013. Light Drawings By Pablo Picasso and Gjon Mili – Resource. [online] Resource. Available at: <http://resourcemagonline.com/2013/04/light-drawings-by-pablo-picasso-and-gjon-mili/24125/> [Accessed 2 April 2021].

Aesthetics

Aesthetics explains why we find beauty in certain thing. It is defined as a set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty. Many philosophers I.e. Aristotle and Emmanuel Kant thought that beauty should be judged not only by its looks, but its functionality. Korean Artist Lee Jae Hyo creates usable artworks, such as chairs and tables, from timber he collects from a forest nearby to his workshop. His work is centered around nature and the honest patterns they inherently make, letting the material create its own form “working with it with it not against.” Hyo, 2004.  I enjoy his work as I think it is a way 0f  appreciating the beauty in simplicity of nature and repurposing the raw materials without destroying the already appealing rustic aesthetic.

 

 

 Artandpopularculture.com. 2021. Aristotle’s aesthetics – The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia. [online] Available at: <http://www.artandpopularculture.com/Aristotle%27s_aesthetics> [Accessed 30 March 2021].

 Munro, T., 2021. aesthetics | Definition, Approaches, Development, Meaning, Examples, & Facts. [online] Encyclopedia Britannica. Available at: <https://www.britannica.com/topic/aesthetics> [Accessed 30 March 2021].
 Operagallery.com. 2021. Opera Gallery. [online] Available at: <https://www.operagallery.com/lee-jae-hyo> [Accessed 2 April 2021].

Bag challenge

I started out with the idea of making a small patchwork bag and got to work making a pattern from card that I could create a circle with.


Au stitched each of the patches together and to a long strip so that I could form the bag by weaving a strap/ handle along the edges.
after this I added some details to the patchwork in paint to give it a more busy look.

to make the handle I took some strips of black con ton material and used a coil making technique with string.

Audience

Audience; a group of assembled spectators or listeners. within art they are the cornerstones of how the piece will be received, and whether or not they will be successful.

Public Installation Art puts itself at an advantage over its exhibition or gallery style counterparts, as it involves the audience in a more first hand way, interacting with and viewing the pieces from a new perspective can enable the onlookers to gain a new found appreciation for art and help them understand the statement that is often behind the work itself. The unknown British Graffiti artist Banksy has gained notoriety for his public installations involving satirical commentary on the corruptions and moral unrighteousness within political and public current events, he involves his audience in his art through having them discover it themselves. In his article ‘The full Banksy experience’, film critic Nicolas Barber, writes about his positive emotional response to ‘stumbling across a Banksy’, the charm, delight and skepticism experienced when pondering and analyzing its meaning further; as Banksy’s work often requires some connections to understand, the audience will continue to contemplate the work long after viewing.

Barber, N., 2012. The Full Banksy Experience. The Economist, 1843, p.https://www.1843magazine.com/blog/nicholas-barber/full-banksy-experience.

LaFrance, C., 2012. Audience Participation in Art and Design. [online] Sessions College. Available at: <https://www.sessions.edu/notes-on-design/audience-participation/> [Accessed 25 March 2021].

Audience Participation in Art and Design (sessions.edu)

 

 

TADF COIL BASKET MAKING

matter watching the coil and basket making class, I decided that I would give it a go as I have been looking for a way to put my scraps of fabric from previous projects to use.

I decided to use a blanket stitch like effect with embroidery thread to attach the pieces of fabric together.

I then began to wrap the coil around itself and pin it into place.



I achieved the long straight look I wanted, as I hope to put a long glass vase inside and use it to hold flowers

Paper dress challenge

To start my paper dress I wanted to look through my sketchbook for inspiration. I found a sketch that I thought would transfer well onto my dress.

I then started pinning some folded brown paper and some used paper I had painted.

I also started to make some flowers from the brown paper to add to the boddess of the dress.


I undid some of my pins and stapled the folds together, after this I began the same process for the back and added more of the paper flowers I had made.

I created a few sketches and ideas on what the bottom of the dress could look like, and was most fond of a puffy skirt.

So began laying and stapling some larger pieces of paper so that I could attach the flowers I had made from paper to make the skirt.


I finished the dress with the paper flowers, however i may continue with the skirt and make it a floor length dress.

Paper dress challenge experimentals

to begin the 2 week challenge, I decided to start making small, doll outfits out of some of the material I had handy; as a practice for the larger piece I was going to try later.

The first dress I created was made from kitchen roll it was very easy to work with. As the material was white I was inspired to make a marylin monroe-esk silhouette and style, which I feel has came through in the outcome.

the second dress I made was created using a metallic like material, from burst helium balloons, I think it is very striking and a statement piece, with a slit leg and a small skirt underneath as well as a one off shoulder neck line. Furthermore I could see something like this being worn by the public in a contemporary setting.

I also had already made a small skirt from coffe stained fabric which I had printed on, so I created a small bandeau top to go along with it Hutu not take attention away from the maxi skirt.

my fourth piece is made from brown paper, this is my favourite so far. It Is a pleated skirt, with a statement boddess with layered strips to achieve a brassiere like effect.  I could also seen this set being worn in a contemporary setting.

CW1 TASKS ESSAY

SUSTAINABILITY- POSTCARD


https://blog.weavabel.com/fast-fashion-and-sustainability-will-the-two-ever-get-alongSustainability is becoming a growing concern within each industry as the earth is under threat. A key element that is detrimental to the environment is Fast Fashion, due to: the quick to produce, cheap to buy, business model many fast fashion companies have, consumers are more inclined to see these garments as ‘disposable ‘.  This mentality results in higher carbon emissions, more wastewater, and large amounts of non-biodegradable waste in landfills. Companies will have to change their attitudes towards how they think of fashion and how they manufacture their garments to better fit the needs of the planet, using biodegradable materials such as organic cotton, linen and hemp. On the other hand, consumers must make conscious decisions to avoid supporting larger, mass-producing clothing brands to reduce demand for the items and thus decreasing the waste. We all must make strides to become more sustainable or they will continue to put the planet at risk until they are forced to make changes.

Blog.weavabel.com. 2021. Fast Fashion and Sustainability: Will the Two Ever Get Along?. [online] Available at: <https://blog.weavabel.com/fast-fashion-and-sustainability-will-the-two-ever-get-along> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/fashion-sustainability-future

Brands, B., 2021. Why Fashion Can No Longer Ignore Sustainability. [online] HYPEBEAST. Available at: <https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/fashion-sustainability-future> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

IDENTITY-DESIGNERS/MAKERS

Identity is the fact of being who or what a person or thing is. Within the Fashion industry, Identity is seen as a form of expression of how we represent ourselves, want ourselves to be seen, and most importantly what we do not want to be, furthermore, it is used amongst individuals to communicate a statement without having to verbalize it. A good example of this phenomenon is the 1970s era punk rocker style, at this time there was a societal change, which through pop culture, influenced the youth to be anti-establishment and defy the mainstream standards that society held for what is appropriate or normal.

Due to this new way of thinking, many creators and consumers of the genre began to experiment with how they could exhibit it through their clothing, for instance, Vivienne Westwood was a key designer in the transformation of punk from music to fashion, creating clothing to provoke but also inspire change. Like garments with slashes/holes to reflect the punk attitudes. In conclusion identity within the fashion industry, relies on the individual ideas and beliefs of the consumer, as well as the constant societal change we experience.

https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-history-eras/fashion-identity

Fashion-history.lovetoknow.com. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-history-eras/fashion-identity> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

INNOVATION-OBJECT/IDEA

The action or process of innovating/a new method, idea, product, etc. In product design it is important that companies continue to innovate and think differently to improve the lives of everyday consumers but to also keep the wellbeing of the environment in mind, it is also important to continue innovating so that we make progress and keep moving forward towards an improved future. A good example and a key company which utilizes innovation to its advantage is Tesla, a clean energy company that produces electric cars. The companies purpose according to the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, is to “help expedite the move to sustainable transport and energy, obtained through electric vehicles and solar power.” They have achieved this by eliminating the stigma through addressing all the problems similar, past models of electric cars etc. had exhibited, moving towards a faster more sleek looking design, with smaller, more powerful batteries enabling more storage space. They also improved on the consumer experience by designing the car to handle well and abolishing everything deemed unnecessary through smart technology.

https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/stories-of-innovation/visionaries/elon-musk/

Fashion-history.lovetoknow.com. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-history-eras/fashion-identity> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

https://www.aurumbureau.com/how-tesla-became-the-most-innovative-company-in-the-world/#:~:text=Tesla%20innovations%20now%20reach%20into%20the%20arenas%20of,solar%20power%20space%20with%20the%20acquisition%20of%20SolarCity.

Fashion-history.lovetoknow.com. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-history-eras/fashion-identity> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

COMMUNICATION- LOGO

communication is the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

communication through logo design is extremely important to the prosperity of the company or business. In the fashion industry it is imperative that the logo can be easily identified, as this will help consumers associate it with the product. For example ‘Louis Vuitton’ is a widely known designer brand, which has had such success with their logo; a simple monogram and a flower motif, they have incorporated it into a pattern which is commonly printed on many of their items. The colour used on the logo, is primarily black and the typography is sleek and almost modern despite being created in the 1890s, this is done to give a sense of elegance and innovation, as it can withstand any changing style and remain timeless.

https://www.famouslogos.net/louis-vuitton-logo/

  1. [online] Available at: <https://www.famouslogos.net/louis-vuitton-logo/> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

https://moneyinc.com/louis-vuitton-logo/

Wordsmith, L., Parker, G., Parker, G., Parker, G., Parker, G., Parker, G. and Parker, G., 2021. The History of and Story Behind the Louis Vuitton Logo. [online] Money Inc. Available at: <https://moneyinc.com/louis-vuitton-logo/> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

GENDER-GENDERED OBJECT

Gender is either of the two sexes (male and female), especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones.

Gender within fashion is most focused on what society deems appropriate for men and women to wear, however, this construct is forever being broken and changed. A key example of this is in the 20th century, with the 1st and 2nd world war, when women began working in industrial sectors, it became a necessity to wear trousers and overalls to allow for more mobility, as the common style of skirt or dress was heavy, bulky and difficult to move in. This led to many women embracing the concept of “rational dress”, with some leaning towards it for more of a practical and comfort reason while others viewed it as a women’s rights movement. Trousers and shorts began being worn by celebrities, with one of Audrey Hepburn’s signature outfits was cropped trousers, in her 1956 film, funny face, which is still trending with consumers attempting to recreate.

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.britannica.com/amp/story/when-did-women-start-wearing-pants

Encyclopedia Britannica. 2021. When did women start wearing pants?. [online] Available at: <https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.britannica.com/amp/story/when-did-women-start-wearing-pants> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

PLACE-OBJECT/SITE

Place is a particular position, point, or area in space, a location. Within the art industry, it is important to have an awareness of space, when creating, and displaying art, in order to keep focused and give the audience the best experience possible. A great example of this idea is David Hockney’s house on the west coast, which was designed by the artist himself, in a bold, bright ‘exotic colour Palate’ devised for each room, Hockney; “Everyone who comes here likes it. People don’t dare such colours usually.” The amazingly unique environment has enabled Hockney to incorporate his surroundings into his artwork, with many of his creations being abstract studies of around his home, including some more recognisable pieces featuring his outdoor swimming pool, furthermore he displays many of his pieces around his home, creating a more personal experience for those who visit his home, Hockney; “What I am doing, slowly, is making my own environment—room by room”. As well as those who view his art from studios and galleries that get an inside perspective on what his intimate homelife is like.

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/david-hockney-west-coast-house

Glenn, C., 2021. Artist David Hockney’s House on the West Coast. [online] Architectural Digest. Available at: <https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/david-hockney-west-coast-house> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/david-hockney-studio-visit

Zara, J., 2021. Inside the Private World of David Hockney. [online] Architectural Digest. Available at: <https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/david-hockney-studio-visit> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Fashion-history.lovetoknow.com. 2021. [online] Available at: <https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-history-eras/fashion-identity> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

Brands, B., 2021. Why Fashion Can No Longer Ignore Sustainability. [online] HYPEBEAST. Available at: <https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/fashion-sustainability-future> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

Thehenryford.org. 2021. Elon Musk – Visionaries on Innovation – The Henry Ford. [online] Available at: <https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/stories-of-innovation/visionaries/elon-musk/> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

Blog.weavabel.com. 2021. Fast Fashion and Sustainability: Will the Two Ever Get Along?. [online] Available at: <https://blog.weavabel.com/fast-fashion-and-sustainability-will-the-two-ever-get-along> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

Glenn, C., 2021. Artist David Hockney’s House on the West Coast. [online] Architectural Digest. Available at: <https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/david-hockney-west-coast-house> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

Aurum Speakers Bureau. 2021. How Tesla became Most Innovative Company | Aurum Bureau. [online] Available at: <https://www.aurumbureau.com/how-tesla-became-the-most-innovative-company-in-the-world/#:~:text=Tesla%20innovations%20now%20reach%20into%20the%20arenas%20of,solar%20power%20space%20with%20the%20acquisition%20of%20SolarCity.> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

Encyclopedia Britannica. 2021. When did women start wearing pants?. [online] Available at: <https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.britannica.com/amp/story/when-did-women-start-wearing-pants> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

Wordsmith, L., Parker, G., Parker, G., Parker, G., Parker, G., Parker, G. and Parker, G., 2021. The History of and Story Behind the Louis Vuitton Logo. [online] Money Inc. Available at: <https://moneyinc.com/louis-vuitton-logo/> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

Zara, J., 2021. Inside the Private World of David Hockney. [online] Architectural Digest. Available at: <https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/david-hockney-studio-visit> [Accessed 5 March 2021].

place

Place is a particular position, point, or area in space, a location. Within the art industry, it is important to have an awareness of space, when creating, and displaying art, in order to keep focused and give the audience the best experience possible. A great example of this idea is David Hockney’s house on the west coast, which was designed by the artist himself, in a bold, bright ‘exotic colour Palate’ devised for each room, Hockney; “Everyone who comes here likes it. People don’t dare such colours usually.” The amazingly unique environment has enabled Hockney to incorporate his surroundings into his artwork, with many of his creations being abstract studies of around his home, including some more recognisable pieces featuring his outdoor swimming pool, furthermore he displays many of his pieces around his home, creating a more personal experience for those who visit his home, Hockney; “What I am doing, slowly, is making my own environment—room by room”. As well as those who view his art from studios and galleries that get an inside perspective on what his intimate homelife is like.

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/david-hockney-west-coast-house

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