PE Task 2

During my time in Sampling, I aimed to achieve my target in using colour in my work; whether that included drawings, samples or artists. In the past, I have always worked with monochrome colours, so this was where my intention of use of colours came from.

To begin with, there was a session in Print where we were set to focus on our colour palettes that we would be using for the next 3 weeks. I chose a random image and started picking out colours that I would possibly carry out onto my Prints. From the outcomes of my Print samples, I was not entirely happy with my motifs; I did not understand what each motif meant and how it was to be placed. However, I was happy with my colour palette and the use of it in my prints. From this experience, I felt comfortable working with colour. Therefore, I decided to carry this out into Mixed Media and also in the three last weeks in my chosen area, which was Mixed Media.

Colour Palette from Print Rotation

In my next rotation in Mixed Media, I felt enthusiastic about what this area had covered/ offered. I was aware that I would be working with a range of materials by speaking to my peers that had already experienced it; this made me even more excited to start the rotation.

I looked at several artists such as Zaha Hadid, Andy Goldsworthy, Cui Fei and Izzy Miyake. From the inspirational artists I feel that I did not fulfil my goal in use of colour, as most of them did not specifically have a colour pallet, I tried combining selection of colours from these artists but they did not link clearly. From this rotation, I feel that my use of photography emerged strongly. I realised that this was a material form Mixed Media. Therefore, I carried this on as well as use of colour from Print.

Sample From Laser Cutting

For the last 3 weeks in Sampling, I chose Mixed Media. I really enjoyed my time in Mixed Media but I felt that there was more that I could get from it. From previous experience in the other rotations, I felt very limited in the materials I could use, also the different techniques I was exposed to.

Moving on, in this rotation I chose to work with Street Beat and Balance. The theme that I had chosen to work with was Installation/ Exhibition. I was determined to plan out my day-to-day work time and limit rather than weekly in the last 3 three weeks. From the techniques of planning, I realised that it helps hugely. The two main reference that I worked alongside in this project, that I think have been linked clearly are FKA Twigs and Eadweard Muybridge. The simplicity of their work has been combined with mine. I feel that this technique specifically, has been carried out throughout my journey in the last three weeks in Mixed Media.

FKA Twigs

Eadweard Muybridge

I have always been in that area of making bold installation pieces by hand. Nevertheless, from this project, I feel open minded on how simple things can lead to other things I would have never have thought of. I am happy the way this particular project went because I continued working with colour, which I wanted, in addition to my use of photography.

Animation Sample

If I had another chance to change something from my experience, I would rethink my time limits and also material choices. 

Mixed Media Sampling Evaluation - Week Three

Week three in MM, I had no chance to book sessions in laser cutting as I was unaware of booking time. By the time I had realised when and how to book it, there was no space left for a session. So I was left the option to go around the campus taking images of buildings and areas of the university that normally wouldn't be captured through imagery. This idea was brought by peer review. My review on my work so far showed that I had not planned my work out properly and not linked it therefore it was not strong enough.

Because I was unfortunate to have another session in laser cutting, I started making more sample from the little pieces of wood that I left with, from the trial and error piece. From this I found myself linking my primary research and also artist’s works. I feel that I also achieved my goal in recycling my work to make several samples like my artists.

From capturing the images, I began planning and drawing out how I would recreate the space using my references and samples ideas.

Mixed Media Sampling Evaluation - Artists

For artist research and references, I tried looking for people who work with found objects, recycle their work, work with different shapes and sizes, and also artists that work with architecture. I also looked for artist that are from different areas of artists such as; fashion design, interior designers etc.

Andy Goldworthy - Environmentalist, Expressionist, Structural.

I chose Andy as a reference because his techniques of using found objects and working with them just amazes me. and the fact that you don't really have to buy expensive materials to create art empowers his work

Izzy Miyake - Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Origami Specialist.

From the paper sculptural session in week one, Izzy was an instant artist that I thought of as i had worked with his work before. this artist uses origami to create his garments. One thing I love about his work is that all his work is made from recycled objects.

Cui Fei - Works with found objects, Expressionist.

Cui Fei was chosen simple because of the shapes and sizes used in her work. I feel that I could possibly carry this out onto my samples.

Zaha Hadid - Architectural Designer, Interior Designer.

Zaha Hadid is another artist that I have worked with before. I chose her because of my them being based on architecture. her work and designs are very complex yet to mesmerizing.

Cara Barer - Book Artists, Specialist in Recycling

Cara Barer was an inspiration while working with the verbs list in week one. the fact that she uses the same technique in all her work, but yet find a way to make them look all different is a technique I am willing to carry out.

Mixed Media Sampling Evaluation - Week Two

Week two was a really difficult for me as I was absent for the laser into, which caused my lack of knowledge within laser cutting session. From week one I was aware of the fact that I had to have some designs ready for laser cutting in order to get a sense how it works, and what effects can be created from the laser. This was my chosen design for the trial and error session, simple. The design was developed from looking at this particular piece of interpretation that I did of an artwork that I saw at the museum. It was also inspired by the developed motifs. by looking at the motifs as a whole picture, the main shapes that were brought forward were circles.

Laser cutting session, Mine in the process.

Outcome

The results of laser cutting did not really turn out the way I wanted it to. The laser had cut through the wood and created little pieces. This was because of the colour I commanded from the computer; red. red is the technique that cuts out the selected lines. So I was left with tiny little wood pieces from my sample. On the second drawing session, my tutor recommended that instead of throwing the pieces away, I could recreate numerous samples. Here they are.