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 […]
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Assignment Five – Stage 2 – Research – A
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 […]
Assignment Five – Stage 2 – Research – I
Spirals Whether sketching, doodling, taking photographs or just observing, I find myself continually drawn to spirals. If we look around us, spirals are everywhere. Nature loves spirals and these naturally occurring logarithmic mathematical forms are quite fascinating. The Golden Ratio There are variants in the spiral depending on a variety of mathematical characteristics and views […]
Assignment Five – Stage 1 (part two) – R
Conclusion Note: The review process has proved to be quite long so I’ve split the analysis into two parts, Assignments One & Two here and Assignments Three & Four here. I’ve also moved the conclusion to the top of the post and included it with both posts for ease of reading. Going back through the […]
Assignment Five – Stage 1 (part one) – R
Conclusion Note: The review process has proved to be quite long so I’ve split the analysis into two parts, Assignments One & Two here and Assignments Three & Four here. I’ve also moved the conclusion to the top of the post and included it with both posts for ease of reading. Going back through the […]
Assignment Five – Part Five – A Final Pi
This final assignment comprises the following stages: Stage 1: Review can be found here and here Stage 2: Research can be found here (inspiration), here (techniques & tutorials) and here (artists) Stages 3 & 4: Sample-making and recording outcomes can be found here and here Stage 5: Sorting can be found here Stage 6: Prototype/maquette-making […]