Week ending – 12 December – Time Out

Due to personal circumstances all projects were put on hold. 

Week ending 5 December 2014 – Development Ideas

Studio Practice 2

The Conversion of the audio recording was achieved with the help of tutors.   The sound recordings wav format converted into MP3.  It’s a kinda magic.  

The MP3 audio format conversion cannot be downloaded onto the blog. The technical aspect of audio recording is proving difficult and time consuming.   As the  time plan is ticking I will need to decide on the audio aspect of  project. Tick tock!

Analysis

Development Ideas - Textiles

 Textiles colours, pattern, man made or natural have cultural associations.  These cultural associations trigger :

·         universal memories

·         Unique personal stories

·         Threads of life

Textiles  obvious, visible Symbols links to Barthes Mythologies.   The “everyday" Semiotics.

Textiles – Reverse Applique

Layers of recycled textiles creates a vivid palette.  Reverse applique both conceals and reveals abstract layers of textiles.   The emerging recycled textiles mark the passing of time.  The narrative of changes in textiles recalls or captures memories. 

Evaluation

The final presentation may have more than 1 art work displayed.  I will consider alternatives in  development

Strengths

·         3 d folds conceal and reveal

·         Photographic image – symbolic of identity and memory

 A possible weakness with personal images as this is unique story.

Development Ideas

3 Dimensional Folds Mannequin

The photomontage of clothing created an abstract background. The abstract background was the border frame that gave depth to the composition. The composition layout allowed the viewers eye to rest on the negative spaces by isolating the focus onto the central photographic image.

Textiles - clothing

Baby’s 1^st Hat

·         Evolve memory – a sense of the person and place. 

·         The relationship formed – something of the past in the future-

·         attachment formed a security. 

·         Layers that interconnect universally

QR

A layer of QR audio communication would give a dynamic avenue for the composition.  The audio can be absorb into project and increase the ability to communicate the theme of identity and memories.

Contextual Studies

As the deadline for the draft essay approaches I need to put the meat on the bones of the extended essay proposal. 

 

Week ending – 28 November 2014 – development ideas

Studio Practice 2

Digital Technical Challenges continued with my personal computer accessing internet within the college.

A call into the Learning Resource Centre resolved the issue.  A big thank you for the help given by the very patient staff, especially James.  A very patient guy who pressed all the right buttons on the computer.

Smart Phone - QR code

Tutorials -  Digital Audio recording

The previous audio download onto this blog had technical difficulties. ( in other words - it didn’t work ha ha).

Tutors, Paul and Kyle , kindly allocated time to help resolve the technical issues with Audio.   

·         download and install  sound converter

·         sound recordings machinery

I will add the trail sound recording to the QR scan blog page.  Fingers crossed that it works this time.

Unfortunately, the download onto the blog is not working. Back to the drawing board. 

Quilting

 A quick review of the technique with books and colleagues

 



 

 

 Contextual Studies

I was not in class on Friday due to personal circumstances.  I had notified the tutor who very kindly e-mail my  extended essay proposal feedback.  A positive feedback is a bright spot.

Week ending 21 November 2014 – Deadline week

Studio Practice 2

A review of samples to select the best ideas led to develop ideas with paper 3d folds. 

Development Ideas

3 D paper folds

The paper had double sided photocopies of abstract imagery of clothing. 

·         The paper abstract imagery had several copies, cut into squares, folded and glued together.  The expanding 3d folds had isolated photographic imagery to give focus.  The folds conceal and reveal imagery represents the identity of person is conceal with memory loss is revealed with visual triggers.   

·         The 3d folds with abstract imagery developed into fortune teller game.  The paper game can trigger memories of old school playground games. 

Smart Phone - QR

The technical difficulties with digital recorder audio download continues and will require further discussion with tutor. 

A temporary solution to audio recording with computer.  The computer audio was linked to photographic imagery using Movie maker.

The movie maker with audio and photographic imagery  was  downloaded onto the blog.  The blog site website copied and downloaded onto the free QR  website. 

The free QR website issued the scan code and was copied to access the link to blog site.  The QR scan code did link onto the blog but the audio is not playing. 

Back to the drawing board.  Another meeting with Tutor to discuss the technical aspects of QR links. 

Quilting

Research for quilting as a possible solution.  Interview Quilter on the technical challenges and sourcing books for instructions. An opportunity to extend knowledge and skills balanced with time plan considerations.

Contextual Studies

The extended essay proposal handed in to tutor.  Further research of essay. 

Trial run for QR

Week ending 14 November 2014 - Remembrance

Photographic imagery Negative spacing

Studio Practice 2

 

Sorry for the delay in this week’s publishing.  A technical hitch with the  computer programme word disappearing into the unknown has been resolved.

 

Course Tutors agree the date for mid module submission.  I will amend the time plan.

 Sample Development Ideas

Experimentation - QR

The memories of the photographic family portrait were digitally recorded. The  download of the digital recording onto the computer encountered technical difficulties.  Lets just say I have to digitally record the entire process again.  The spider tries, tries and tries again. 

 Sample Development Ideas

Isolate imagery & Add textile layers

   

 

 

 

  Sample Development Ideas

Layers of Textiles - Reverse Applique Technique

 

 

Isolated imagery with layer of Reverse Applique technique Textiles

  

Sample Development ideas

3 DBoxes

layers of textiles &  Photo Mosaic

 

Sample Development idea

Layers of black and white clothing



 

Dynamic focus

of

isolated imagery

layered

 with

 black and white photos

 

 

Sample Development - Analysis and Evaluation

Thinking of the PLP aims to create mixed media textile piece that reflect the themes of personal identity through memory. I recognise the essential principles and elements of good composition will be needed in the process of design.

I have made use of photographic family ablum.  Black and white imagery layered in a Photomontage  composition communicate an abstract style. 

The photomontage composition isolated clothing to communicate a sense of self and place.  The memory of emotional experiences at events transferred to clothing worn at the time. 

The Photomontage composition required development of style, dynamic focus , shape, images and colour.  I developed the Photomontage composition by isolation of individual photograph to give a dynamic focus . 

Action Plan

The black and white Compositon progression to colour.

 Contextual Studies

Class powerpoint  - Pierre Bourdieu

Research continues for expanded Essay Proposal continues in preparation for the submission date of 21 November 2014

 

 



Week ending 7 November 2014 – Remember remember



Pam Carter

Studio Practice 2

Project time plan discussed with tutors to arrange mid module date. 

Research

·         Pam Carter Artist

·         Susan Sontag essay on Photography

·         John Berger – Ways of seeing

·         Roland Barthes - Mythologies

·         Identity - Dr Tom Normand  University of St Andrews

·         Digital Imagery - Hitoshi Ujiie / Wilma Kuil /Rebecca Earley tedresearch.net/ Susan Brandeis

·         Threads of feeling – exhibition of textile tokens Selvedge Issue 36 Sept/Oct 2010

·         Arts21 Memory & contemporary art : Susan Rothenberg, Mike Kelley, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Josiah Mcelheny

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Paul Thompson Tutorial – QR Scanning with Smart phones

I am exploring QR scanning with  smart phones.  This may resolve the audio presentation difficulties in previous projects.  I was kindly given a tutorial with  instructions  on the process.  The next stage will be to attempt the process.  Fingers crossed.   

Isobella Walker Tutorial – Reverse Applique Sample

The practical demonstration of reverse Applique  provide a sample and a possible solution for the project. The tutorial reveals equipment required and the safe working practices are required for this process.

 

Sample

Textile tokens research representing “time swatches” link to Label samples.  labels with block ink text and textile fragments represent layers of Memory.

Sample Development

Textile with layers of bondaweb and foil with iconic heart symbol. 

Development

Tokens of textiles taken to photo montage with clothes representing ordinary and familiar that have personal associations . 

Access to Mac Photoshop via college - Sections of photographs, layers of copy, isolate clothes. I will require technical practice to prefect techniques.  An alternative option with  old tech with  enlarging Photocopied prints, cutting out clothing and pasting with glue stick created an unexpected outcome with the remaining imagery.

Contextual Studies

Class PowerPoint tutorial - Emile Durkheim

Class Notes

This  course has introduced interesting readings :- John Berger “ways of seeing”/Roland Barthes “Mythologes”

Week ending 31 October 2014 – Halloween treats

Studio Practice  2

 Research - Photo mosaic

I approached college tutor to investigate the possibilities for the project.  The time for this process will be extensive and required Photoshop expertise.  The scanning of photographic images, assessment of imagery grayscale, selection of appropriate imagery for placement. 

This Photoshop process will require extensive time to learn techniques and to complete a final outcome.  I will explore other project possibilities before committing to this project solution.

 

Research – Quick Response

As possible audio solution I will need to explore QR to find out if this is a viable option.  I have an appointment with a college tutor for next week to discuss the technical process. 

 Samples

Image transfer – organza

Materials required :Freezer paper /Iron /Ink jet printer /Photographic images

Samples

 Bondaweb foil – cotton cyanotype

 Labels – letter blocks – textiles

 

Contextual Studies

 Critical Theory –Karl  Marx Power point Presentation.

 Essay proposal - Skelton plan - began to put meat on the bones.

    

Action Plan

Studio Practice 2 – Research QR - Photoshop experimentation

Contextual Studies - Extended essay submission date 21 November 2014  

 

 

Week Ending 24 October 2014 – Sample mosaic

Studio Practice 2

The scanning of photographic images is time consuming and need to be an ongoing project.  An initial approach for business cards has begun.

Research

A Newspaper article “Doc reveals how dementia patients designer dresses reminded her of happier times - A wardrobe full of memories” links layers of clothing to memories of celebratory events time & place.  

Reading the local rag reveals a local hospital appealing for memorabilia “to give patients with dementia the chance to back in time.  A bid to spark patients’ interest and help people... encourage social interaction” source http;//nhsforthvalley.com/thanks-for-the-memories/

Is it a coincidence that contextual research reading of John Berger’s “Ways of seeing” came in handy for the project? 

“Seeing comes before words.  The child looks and recognises before it can speak” p.7

Another coincidence with Grayson Perry’s Channel4 television series on identity entitled “Who are you?” 

http:www.channel4.com/news/who-are-you-grayson-perry-video.

 

Perry’s work looks at identity and included a couple living with Alzheimers. Perry spend time with the couple and was given insight into their lives

 

 Sample Development

I was inspired by Layers of research to sketch ideas exploring 3 dimensional vessels.

Layers of treasure box memories - audio memories.  Rolls of photos visually reference the film reel. 

 

3D Paper machete added height

Layers of Paper folds

Sample Development

Layers of buttons -Links to contextual theme

 

Sample Development

Layers of textiles -Identity of era and person

Layers of photograph/ double sided tape/ foil

                                              Isolate clothing-

 Photomontage -  3D block imagery

Sample Development – sketches

Clothes tell a story/life stories inspired by Exhibitions - Diaspora & John Shankie Refractory and Refrigeration

Ideas:

 Further Research: Photo Mosaic (research source David )/ Audio / smart phone apps QR reading

Contextual Studies

College Moodle Download

Critical Theory 1 PowerPoint – Signs of the times - an introduction to mythologies - Roland Barthes Part 1 Book “Mythologies” Roland Barthes 1915 – 1980

Class Notes:-Influences public relations/ existentialism/Marxism/structuralism/psychoanalysis

The Essay proposal received Positive tutor feedback –I really can get started now!