Since we were working with paper To make lamp shades by folding and cutting it last week, we needed to do some research to back up our findings and work.
Since we were working with paper To make lamp shades by folding and cutting it last week, we needed to do some research to back up our findings and work.
For the pattern challenge we had to experiment with how we can cut and assort paper to create interesting and compelling visuals with patterns.
I started with black and white A4 paper
I began cutting and laying the paper out, taking photos of the whole process, not to miss any patterns out. The smaller the pieces were the more interesting and busy the pattern became.
i then started to add coloured paper to the black and white paper to see how the colour would contrast in the monochrome colour scheme.
I chose to stay with the broken pieces style of pattern as it gave me the impression of a stained glass window. I really liked how all the individual pieces came together to create a large piece that is compelling, eye catching and abstract final product.
One of the workshops we had was sewing and how you could use thread to manipulate fabric or create pattern or designs. My first attempt was using embroidery thread on paper with a running stitch, I tried to create a pattern with the thread.
We were also asked to experiment with how we could use the thread I wanted to see if I could create an image using thread and my colour scheme, I decided to try to present a sun and moon image in a seeding stitch method.
i have also had some experience using embroidery thread as I would sometimes embroider on my own clothes; I found that creating flowers and roses especially were very effective using thread.
I worked with patchwork which I thoroughly enjoyed as it allowed me to see what way I could present my outcome for the denim challenge and enabled me to experiment with what colours work.
after some thinking about how I could present my sewing experimentals I decided to try incorporate all the different fabrics and colours I intend to use for the denim challenge to see how they would work together, I am very pleased with how they came out I think they look pretty and aesthetically pleasing I also added some embroidered roses to some to add to the overall look. For these experimentals I wanted to try use the Boro method of sewing which I had researched a small bit to find that it originated in Japan and was created to allow old clothes to be repaired and used for longer.
i also worked with fabric manipulation by using thread to form the material into my desired outcome.
however this was one of the things I had the most difficulty with as I wasn’t able to form the material into the shapes and folds that I wanted, despite this I was able to create a few rouches with the fabric I had.
we went to the big fish on one of our outings, we were asked to choose one of the studies we made and choose a portion of it to recreate using clay.
I chose the large building in the background of my study.
I created two identical pieces with a side piece in order to enable to to connect them together. The pieces will need to be fired, however we are now working remotely so I am not sure when I will be able to get this done.
To start off our textile and fashion module, we were asked to create weaves from paper, fabric, and thread, while keeping with our colour scheme.
The weaves were somewhat difficult to make at the beginning but once I had finished a couple I found I really liked the way the looked at the end, this motivated me to create more and see what the colours would look like in different styles of weaving.
I also used some fabric to make weaves, this proved much more difficult as the fabric isn’t as stiff Or easy to form together as the paper was.
i tried some card weaving which I found very interesting. I wasn’t sure as to how to take it off of the card but nonetheless I still think they are a nice composition.
We were asked to think about how we could shape and mould paper into a lamp shade design by cutting and folding different lengths of paper.
first we spend some time trying out different folds to see how they would effect the paper.
while doing this I found a technique I wanted to continue and use in my lamp.
I created a long piece, and started to think about what I could create with it; seeing how it would hold in spherical or cylinder shapes, however I found that when I draped the card over the light bulb it created an interesting composition. Furthermore the way the black paper reacted with the lights source created some compelling highlights and shadows.
the final outcome of the lampshade wasn’t what I had initially set out to do, however I do like the way it looks, like a creature with long limbs or tentacles, if I was to do this again I think I would have tried to create a solid shape with the long strip, despite not liking the way it looked when I experimented with shapes, before settling on the draped effect.
we were asked to create a mood board, to explore the colour scheme for our task and to think of things that I could possibly turn my garments into.
I chose for my colour scheme be to light and dark blues, burgundy, orange, black and white as these were the colours of the items I brought and some of the scraps I had from previous projects involving fabric.
textile artist
Faith Ringgold, born October 8th 1930, age 80, is an American, painter, sculptor, mixed media, textile and performance artist mixed media artist, she focused her artwork mainly on the American feminist art movements, her most notable work includes her creations of narrative quilts her first one being called “who’s afraid of aunt Jemima”
Hubert de Givenchy;
fashion designer
Hubert de Givenchy (20th feb 1927- 10th mar 2018; aged 91) was a french fashion designer most influential in the 1940s, he was a favourite designer of many Hollywood stars at the time with many notable clients, including Audrey Hepburn, Givenchy designed many of her professional and personal wardrobe during her career, most recognisable of them would be the “little black dress” he created for Hepburn which would go on to Become her staple dress which many people still recognise as hers.
Leonie Van Poecke;
textile designer
Leonie Van Poecke is a designer based in the Netherlands, she creates unique wall coverings and wall art, using materials such as wool, silk and cotton, she focuses her work on landscapes, gaining inspiration from beautiful photography and interesting colour schemes, she creates these pieces exclusively in abstract form. She uses a technique similar to wet felting in order to create her pieces, then begins to add details.
We walked to the big fish and were allowed to pick a spot in the area to draw from, we partnered up and decided to go to the other side of the bridge to get some nice views of the different perspectives it had, we also drew some of the scenery around the big fish in some quick studies.
i made two 10 minute studies using ink and markers
I then made a 40 minute study of the bridge and water from my perspective using chalk, I decided to go with a blue colour scheme to have a more expressive style and to convey the gloomy day we went to the big fish as is was very cloudy and rainy.
We were asked to partner up and create a portrait on top of a collaged or coloured background, I didn’t find a partner so instead I tried to create a portrait of myself on a collaged background, I tried to do it from memory, however it wasn’t a great likeness, I am quite proud of this piece despite of this; I ripped up coloured paper and cardboard to create the background and then I did the study in pastels.