The Festival Pattern Group- From Atoms to Patterns
I have been looking at the Festival Pattern Group as i find their work very interesting. They have used atomic structure to provide design inspiration which has been translated into making various furnishings for a house. I think both our works are similar as i use cell structure and nature in general to create repeat patterns which could also be considered print. I think my work is moving into textiles as i feel that it works better as print and my work is more related to that of textiles artists.
I really found it interesting how The Festival Pattern Group have created simple design yet they are effective, i think that i want to also stick with a circular shape as this seems to work best. I want to fragment the basic form of the cell such as the FPG and create symmetrical mirror images of these designs. I am now curious to work on material instead of paper to see the effect this would create and also use thread instead of just sticking to paper and pencil.
Thursday 22 May 2014
Richard Wright
Richard Wright
I am looking at the artist Richard Wright as his work is similar to mine and has inspired me as it contains geometric patterns that he used paint and gold leaf to make. Wrights work has influenced me as i also am now considering the space that my work will be shown in and the manner in which i will show it. Before looking at his gold leaf painting i did not consider the art space as being of any relevance to how the art would be perceived but i have decided to hang my work as i have realized that it would look more well presented.
I also wanted air and natural light to be able to pass through my work so that the work becomes part of the environment of the exhibition space. Also, i wanted people to be able to walk around my work and therefore become part of the experience of the work and space its shown in. I think that the light being able to pass through would create beautiful patterns on the floor and surrounding walls which would also become art in themselves.
I am looking at the artist Richard Wright as his work is similar to mine and has inspired me as it contains geometric patterns that he used paint and gold leaf to make. Wrights work has influenced me as i also am now considering the space that my work will be shown in and the manner in which i will show it. Before looking at his gold leaf painting i did not consider the art space as being of any relevance to how the art would be perceived but i have decided to hang my work as i have realized that it would look more well presented.
I also wanted air and natural light to be able to pass through my work so that the work becomes part of the environment of the exhibition space. Also, i wanted people to be able to walk around my work and therefore become part of the experience of the work and space its shown in. I think that the light being able to pass through would create beautiful patterns on the floor and surrounding walls which would also become art in themselves.
Fractal Patterns
Fractal Patterns
I have become interested in fractal patterns as they are infinity complex patterns which means that the same patterns are found across different scales. Fractal patterns are familiar to us as they can be found across nature in a variety of locations such as: rivers, trees, seashells, hurricanes and mountains.
I think that this is an interesting concept to work with as it is the idea of macro-microcosm of the universe. I want to investigate this as i feel that these patterns are important aspects of nature. I like that all of the fractals are in a curved shape and would want to stick to rounded shapes in my work. I also want to create a piece that like fractals allows me to create small patterns when looked at closely but from afar is also one large pattern. i think that this would make my work more dynamic and add a fractal like quality to it. I have always been interested in leaves and they also contain fractal patterns so i have integrate patterns from leaves lines into my work.
I have become interested in fractal patterns as they are infinity complex patterns which means that the same patterns are found across different scales. Fractal patterns are familiar to us as they can be found across nature in a variety of locations such as: rivers, trees, seashells, hurricanes and mountains.
I think that this is an interesting concept to work with as it is the idea of macro-microcosm of the universe. I want to investigate this as i feel that these patterns are important aspects of nature. I like that all of the fractals are in a curved shape and would want to stick to rounded shapes in my work. I also want to create a piece that like fractals allows me to create small patterns when looked at closely but from afar is also one large pattern. i think that this would make my work more dynamic and add a fractal like quality to it. I have always been interested in leaves and they also contain fractal patterns so i have integrate patterns from leaves lines into my work.
Tuesday 20 May 2014
Jorge Luis Borges -“The Aleph”
Jorge Luis Borges -“The Aleph”
I read the short story "The Aleph" by J L Borges as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. This story is essentially about the cosmos and is a metaphor for the universe. The Aleph relates directly to my practice as the theme that is prevalent throughout all my art is repetition in nature and the macro-microcosmic nature of the universe.
I find it interesting how Borges has used the protagonist to depict the macro-microcosm of the universe as he is standing in his own microcosm of a universe in his basement whilst still looking at the universe as a whole. The aleph is also significant as it is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and in Kabbalah and other mystic traditions, the aleph relates to the origins of the universe. My work is similar to this novel as i also explore the patterns in nature that are found in the cosmos whilst still being found in cells. Looking at Borges novel has helped my imagination more and i think to take my work to the next step i need to explore the idea of simultaneous viewpoints, distortion, overlapping and the idea of infinity. I have previously tried to look into the idea of the infinity by creating works that formed a repeat pattern that symbolized the universe going on forever however i want to know create a sculpture or a installation that signifies this.
I read the short story "The Aleph" by J L Borges as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. This story is essentially about the cosmos and is a metaphor for the universe. The Aleph relates directly to my practice as the theme that is prevalent throughout all my art is repetition in nature and the macro-microcosmic nature of the universe.
I find it interesting how Borges has used the protagonist to depict the macro-microcosm of the universe as he is standing in his own microcosm of a universe in his basement whilst still looking at the universe as a whole. The aleph is also significant as it is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and in Kabbalah and other mystic traditions, the aleph relates to the origins of the universe. My work is similar to this novel as i also explore the patterns in nature that are found in the cosmos whilst still being found in cells. Looking at Borges novel has helped my imagination more and i think to take my work to the next step i need to explore the idea of simultaneous viewpoints, distortion, overlapping and the idea of infinity. I have previously tried to look into the idea of the infinity by creating works that formed a repeat pattern that symbolized the universe going on forever however i want to know create a sculpture or a installation that signifies this.
Franz Kafka- The Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka- The Metamorphosis
I decided to read Kafka's Metamorphosis as one of my short texts as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. This piece of writing is not only thought provoking but relates to my TOP and studio practice as it deals with themes of nature/universe, discovery and the irrational.
One of the important themes this novel deals with is Nature/Universe and this is also a prevalent theme through my work and my TOP. The protagonist Gregor not only goes through a physical metamorphosis, by transforming into a insect, but also a physiological/spiritual one. Metamorphosis sees Gregor reevaluate his own significance as a human and as a whole comments on the nature of humans, especially his family who begin to imitate animal behavior, as they leave their humanity behind them. This theme in the book was the most interesting to me because of the universe aspect of it, whereas in my work i portray the universe to be full of patterns that correlate and the macro-microcosm aspect of it, Kafka suggests that the universe operates in a random way that is chaotic, without any pattern.
I decided to read Kafka's Metamorphosis as one of my short texts as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. This piece of writing is not only thought provoking but relates to my TOP and studio practice as it deals with themes of nature/universe, discovery and the irrational.One of the important themes this novel deals with is Nature/Universe and this is also a prevalent theme through my work and my TOP. The protagonist Gregor not only goes through a physical metamorphosis, by transforming into a insect, but also a physiological/spiritual one. Metamorphosis sees Gregor reevaluate his own significance as a human and as a whole comments on the nature of humans, especially his family who begin to imitate animal behavior, as they leave their humanity behind them. This theme in the book was the most interesting to me because of the universe aspect of it, whereas in my work i portray the universe to be full of patterns that correlate and the macro-microcosm aspect of it, Kafka suggests that the universe operates in a random way that is chaotic, without any pattern.
Reading this has allowed me to rethink my view on the subject of order in the universe and i want to explore the aspect of nature that is random and that has no structural pattern, I think it would be interesting for me to create works that go against the order of the universe and maybe show the randomness of nature. I also am intrigued by the idea of metamorphosis in itself as a concept, as i have always been interested in butterflies and their own change and pattern. I also feel like i should experiment on a large installation or sculpture of some kind to represent this spiritual/physical change. I feel like i would like to create a work that represents the physical changes and metamorphosis nature goes through, especially after reading this novel as i have come to believe that every human in their life at one point also goes through a spiritual metamorphosis like our protagonist Gregor and i think it would be interesting to explore that side of human nature.
Monday 19 May 2014
Susan Sontag,"In Plato's Cave" from the book: On Photography
Susan Sontag,"In Plato's Cave" from the book: On Photography
In recent decades, photography has become an important part of everyday life and we as a society rely on photography to chronicle our daily lives and important events. Sontag states that photography has take on the qualities of a mass art, meaning that it was no longer looked upon and practiced as art, but instead a way for us to package and frame our lives for others to view as a pretend presentation of ourselves.Sontag believes that we manipulate reality and begin to idolize photographic images, living through them.
I was interested in reading this chapter from Sontag's book, On Photography because i think that this relates to my territories of practice because it examines the relationship our society has with photography and how it borders on obsessional.
Sontag comments on the use of photography in tourism as she explains that photographical evidence validates the holiday or how much fun you had whilst also becoming a souvenir or "converting the experience into a image". We dont feel like we are truly present unless we take a photograph.
Most importantly, Sontag examines society's need to document through photography because of our need as humans to assert our existence. We want to take pictures of notable moments in our lives, and remind ourselves that we have had certain experiences to look back on when were older thus the photographic image becomes a confirmation of our existence "Needing to have a reality confirmed and experiences enhanced by photographists is an aesthetic consumerism to which everyone is now addicted".
After reading and analyzing this extract from On Photography i feel that this relates to my work and territories of practice as it examines the human obsession of repetitively recording/documenting our lives through the lense. I also feel that it relates in the sense that we all are obsessed with approving and confirming reality through photography and my territories of practice is personalized universes which relates as we are trying to create our own personal universe through photography. I have never made works that are photographical based and my use of photography is generally to capture my work in different stages and at completion. This makes me think that maybe i should experiment with photography as an art in itself and focus on making the moment i have captured the art instead of the other way round. I also find that after reading this essay, i have begun to look at my work in a different light, as i believe that my work is permanent and will endure the test of time, but if decide to work in nature, using nature, as i planned to do then my work would become ephemeral and therefore taking a photograph of my work would become the most important aspect of my practice as this would be the only form of documentation or my work existing after it had disintegrated.
I was interested in reading this chapter from Sontag's book, On Photography because i think that this relates to my territories of practice because it examines the relationship our society has with photography and how it borders on obsessional.
Sontag comments on the use of photography in tourism as she explains that photographical evidence validates the holiday or how much fun you had whilst also becoming a souvenir or "converting the experience into a image". We dont feel like we are truly present unless we take a photograph.
Most importantly, Sontag examines society's need to document through photography because of our need as humans to assert our existence. We want to take pictures of notable moments in our lives, and remind ourselves that we have had certain experiences to look back on when were older thus the photographic image becomes a confirmation of our existence "Needing to have a reality confirmed and experiences enhanced by photographists is an aesthetic consumerism to which everyone is now addicted".
After reading and analyzing this extract from On Photography i feel that this relates to my work and territories of practice as it examines the human obsession of repetitively recording/documenting our lives through the lense. I also feel that it relates in the sense that we all are obsessed with approving and confirming reality through photography and my territories of practice is personalized universes which relates as we are trying to create our own personal universe through photography. I have never made works that are photographical based and my use of photography is generally to capture my work in different stages and at completion. This makes me think that maybe i should experiment with photography as an art in itself and focus on making the moment i have captured the art instead of the other way round. I also find that after reading this essay, i have begun to look at my work in a different light, as i believe that my work is permanent and will endure the test of time, but if decide to work in nature, using nature, as i planned to do then my work would become ephemeral and therefore taking a photograph of my work would become the most important aspect of my practice as this would be the only form of documentation or my work existing after it had disintegrated.
Friday 9 May 2014
Exhibition: Whitechapel Gallery- Hannah Hoch
Exhibition: Whitechapel Gallery- Hannah Hoch
Today I went to see the Hannah Hoch exhibition that was on at the Whitechapel Gallery. Hannah Hoc is primarily known for her work of the weimar period as she was one of the front runners for photo montage.
I found Hoch's work to be very interesting especially as i feel her work represented the nature of a women's life and challenged the notion and ideals of beauty we have as a society. I believe that this exhibition relates to my territories of practice as Hoch's work expresses her own perceptions regarding womanhood and beauty whilst also commenting on the human condition and the oppressive culture we live in.
I feel that Hoch relates to my work as she was trained in embroidery, textiles and pattern making. This is quite evident in her work, especially in "Heads of State" and "Reed Pen Collage". These works, from her post-war period, combine collage with textiles and can be seen as kind of embroidery. I thought that "Heads of State" was a very interesting piece, as she incorporated quite dominating elements, the cut out men and the drawn on embroidery, together and still managed to keep it looking subtle.
"Reed Pen Collage" is my favorite piece from the whole series work, i really like this work as it is graphic in nature and i find it interesting that despite having two or three bold prints, Hoch has still managed to merge them together without allowing the collage to become overwhelming and chaotic. I thought Hoch was skilled as she decided to keep this collage monochrome, we as the viewer, are not distracted by the color, but focus on the design instead. After examining this piece, i have felt inspired to not just work in single print but blend and mix patterns. I feel that by doing this, i will achieve a more visually interesting piece. I also like the way Hoch has positioned the patterns at different angles and has placed larger prints with smaller prints, i would also like to try this as i find it works better then having a single print and the same angle like my work.
Today I went to see the Hannah Hoch exhibition that was on at the Whitechapel Gallery. Hannah Hoc is primarily known for her work of the weimar period as she was one of the front runners for photo montage. I found Hoch's work to be very interesting especially as i feel her work represented the nature of a women's life and challenged the notion and ideals of beauty we have as a society. I believe that this exhibition relates to my territories of practice as Hoch's work expresses her own perceptions regarding womanhood and beauty whilst also commenting on the human condition and the oppressive culture we live in.
I feel that Hoch relates to my work as she was trained in embroidery, textiles and pattern making. This is quite evident in her work, especially in "Heads of State" and "Reed Pen Collage". These works, from her post-war period, combine collage with textiles and can be seen as kind of embroidery. I thought that "Heads of State" was a very interesting piece, as she incorporated quite dominating elements, the cut out men and the drawn on embroidery, together and still managed to keep it looking subtle.
"Reed Pen Collage" is my favorite piece from the whole series work, i really like this work as it is graphic in nature and i find it interesting that despite having two or three bold prints, Hoch has still managed to merge them together without allowing the collage to become overwhelming and chaotic. I thought Hoch was skilled as she decided to keep this collage monochrome, we as the viewer, are not distracted by the color, but focus on the design instead. After examining this piece, i have felt inspired to not just work in single print but blend and mix patterns. I feel that by doing this, i will achieve a more visually interesting piece. I also like the way Hoch has positioned the patterns at different angles and has placed larger prints with smaller prints, i would also like to try this as i find it works better then having a single print and the same angle like my work.
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