Specialising in Mixed Media - Week One

For the last three weeks I chose to work in Mixed Media because I really enjoyed how I was able to use various materials whereas in the other rotations, I felt very limited to the materials and techniques I was allowed to. 

For my theme I looked at Street Beat and Balance. For my concept I looked at Exhibition/ Installation.

 There are several forms of dance so I chose to work with break dance/ ballet.

 I chose balance because in break dance and ballet, you need music to express yourself as dance and music are part of expression.

 An idea to start where I could base my work was either in the Piccadilly Gardens or the All Saints Campus.

My interpretation of music:

Ballet - Swan Lake

Reggea - Bob Marley One Love

Rap - Eminem No Love

R&B- Drake Hold On

Pop -Meghan Trainor All About That Bass

Rock - Paramore Ignorance

Friday Drawing Day:

The first half on drawing day did not benefit me or my project in any way. The only part that did improve my reflection in my work was when we were set to listen to out favourite music and draw to it using different techniques.apart from that I did not see how this was helpful for me.

Another session was placing paper across the table with object place in the centre. we were then directed to go around and draw the objects in our own way. This was something that I did not enjoy doing.

Second half of drawing day:

Accidental drawing

Draw with scrunched up paper

Fill in 5% of paper

Fill in 25% of paper

Fill in 85% of paper

Draw with dust

Draw with dust

The second half of drawing day was beneficial for me as I was able to interpret more music, as well experiment with different techniques that was read out by tutors, and somehow link them with my project. I find that I actually enjoy drawing days when it comes to focusing on the techniques and how far I can stretch my thought on developing the technique further.