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This final assignment was exciting but also quite daunting, being essentially self-guiding based on the progression through the module. Tutor feedback from earlier modules was, however, very helpful in helping me to determine the direction of my work and how to approach this assignment. It was a very interesting exercise to go back through the […]
For this final sample I pulled together the key elements I wanted to develop in the piece: I began with a selection of wool fibres, choosing colours from nature to reflect the concept of ancient carvings, hewn from the rough rock. Layering the colours of browns, golds, greens I hand-felted the fibres so that they […]
The sorting section for Assignment Five can be found here
Sorting Reviewing the sampling process proved enlightening. Stepping back from my work and viewing as independently and critically as possible was a valuable, if quite challenging, exercise. However, I had been quite thorough in evaluating each piece so I had already started the process when I reached the sorting exercise. A number of the pieces […]
Materials, Technique & Texture Following on from the initial sampling exercise I decided to take my experiments with felting further. Having researched felting artists I liked the way in which Anneke Copier creates surface texture in felt and uses it to develop sculptural pieces. I also find the work felted works of Dagmar Binder offer […]
At this stage I had no definitive idea as to the materials that would best suit my final piece. I therefore selected a range of media, drawing in part on inspiration and ideas from other artists’ work but also from the best outcomes from my work to date and additional technique research. Fabric Paint and […]
Research for Assignment Five can be found in the research section. For Inspiration research see here For Techniques & Tutorials see here For Artist research see here
I watched a number of tutorials to study the techniques for slashing fabric to create a faux chenille surface. I also watched felting tutorials and researched the mola fabric technique (which is similar to reverse applique). These links were the most appropriate for my needs at this stage: Stitching and Slashing – Fay Maxwell […]
Looking back through the artists I have researched for this module, the ones that stand out for form, texture, structure and pattern are Anneke Copier, Vincent Floderer and Issey Miyake. After reviewing my own work, I have researched further artists, techniques and cultures for additional inspiration sources that will extend my work and help to […]
