Design brief google sketchup

 

 

Outcome

For my maps outcome I wanted to involve lots of different aspects I had come across in the development of my work. 

1. I had involved a lot of self portraiture in my work, so I would be involving an image of myself in the final outcome. 
2. I had enjoyed working on maps. They bring colour to my pieces and are an interesting strong material to work on.
3. I had been practicing grey scale observation painting and improved my skills a lot so will be involving this in my work.
4. Sewing has added a further individuality to my work so I will be continuing this on in my final outcome.
5. I have picked up a theme of using old wooden canvas frames so I shall involve this in my work.

 
 
 



















I practised producing a grey scale painting before producing the final outcome to ensure I have the correct method. I then produced a smaller practice model of what I was planning to do on a larger better quality style for my final piece. 
 

 
I produced this piece at A2 size so I could really create an impact on the viewer. 

However, in the end i felt the outcome looked best when displayed alongside the other outcomes. As opposed to a stand alone piece. 

sewing

Continuing on with the theme of maps, I wanted to find a new method I could work into them. I began to experiment with sewing into maps. One I had sewn into the map I stapled a frame to it to add support but allowed the river to flow over the edge.

I enjoyed involving sewing in my work so wanted to experiment with it further. I came across a material called water soluble plastic. this plastic would allow me to sew into a map and then wash away with water the access paper, so I would just be left with the stitching. The result was amazing, i kept to the theme of using old canvases so stapled the net to it.

Mark Powell

Mark Powell is known for his highly detailed biro work. Whilst researching for artists who had worked into maps I came across Mark Powell. I had always known of Mark Powell and been aware of his envelops work but some how not come across his maps work. He was good inspiration to develop my map work further.



Before working straight into a map, I first practiced my sketching skills. This is an observational sketch of an eye. Producing this sketch first allowed me to practice my proportional skills and the weight I put on the pencil.

 I have now produced a self portrait image using Biro. To make this piece more supported I stretched the map out over a canvas and stabled it to it. I enjoy working with biro as I can achieve a high about of detail/shading with enough time put into it. Using a map background added a suitable amount of colour to the image and allowed for an overall more interesting piece.

 

Earth, Air, Fire and Water

 For one of my AS Level topics I was given the topic 'Earth, Air, Fire and Water'. Instantly I wanted to experiment with what would happen if I tested these elements on photographs. I didn't find that big of a result, most likely because I used photographic paper, which meant it was more durable. I did however begin to think about what all these elements have in common. They all happen on planet earth, this then led me towards looking at maps.

'Finger painting'

We have all heard the tragic events of the Moors Murders, the reason why we were told never to accept lifts from strangers. The Moors murders were carried out by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley between July 1963 and October 1965. The victims were five children aged between 10 and 17; Pauline Reade, John Kilbride, Keith Bennett, Lesley Ann Downey and Edward Evans—at least four of whom were sexually assaulted. Named  the Moor Murders because two of the victims were discovered in graves dug on Saddleworth Moor; a third grave was discovered on the moor in 1987, more than 20 years after Brady and Hindley's trial in 1966. The body of a fourth victim, Keith Bennett, is also suspected to be buried there, but despite repeated searches it remains undiscovered.

 


  In 1995, artist Marcus Harvey recreated the iconic police photograph that was printed in almost every British newspaper  of Myra Hindley at the time of the discovery of the murders. Myra was called the most evil woman in Britain for these murders and is known for her stern faced look in the police photograph. 
The painting was create on a 2.7 by 3.4 m canvas. To create the image he took casts of infants hands and slowly build up the image to create a juxtapose affect. 

 




 






I wanted to attempt using this method of building up an image through continued layering. Instead of using infants hand casts, I used my own finger prints as I was working on a smaller scale than Marcus. I kept to using grey scale the same as Marcus and I am very pleased with the outcome. If I were to attempt this piece again I would produce it on a larger scale.




 





Developing on, I became interested in working in grey scale. Continuing with looking at hands, I looked at a photographer called Andy Drewitt. He produced photography which had a very high contrast between light and dark grey scale. I produced the painting on the left using acrylic paint on black sugar paper. I used only black and white paint to attempt as high a contrast as possible. 

These two studies have helped to develop my skills in grey scale further.

Print making is a very appealing method of design for me.I have always been very fond of printing and have developed my skills in the different methods over the years. I still even have the lino prints I produced of my dad at GCSE level hanging up in my home.

Mono printing is most likely the style I find easiest to work with and have the most experience with. What I particularly like about this method is because I am producing the prints free hand, I can change the design very easily. Above I have shown how I came to my final print. Starting with taking photographs of myself, then using one of the photographs to create the print. Developing my work further I enjoyed the outcome of the bone structure so I produced a print of a skeleton.

Line printing is very fun to work with. I remember when I originally started lino printing I had to use a clay pat which I would have to sit on to warm up before cutting into. Luckily, I can now use a rubber like material which is much easier to work with. What I love about lino printing is I can really experiment with different backgrounds. As the lino design will never change I can get as experimental as I like.

Screen printing is very delicate work. The outcome of producing a screen print is a very good clean finish. However, the mesh used can be very difficult to work with. 

Etching is another very delicate form of printing. The image is produced on a very thin piece of metal, making it very easy to be dented. Also the image can be very easily scrubbed off, so when cleaning I have to be very gentle. However, the detail which is achievable is amazing. 

I enjoy working in these methods as I sometimes come across styles I didn't even realise I liked; also even mistakes can inspire a new method of working. 

1. I opened my chosen image on Adobe Photoshop, I then cropped
 out all of the background. This will make it easier to later filter
 and select certain areas of the image.

2. I turned the contrast and brightness of my image very low to
make the image was more detailed and joined together when
turning on the stamp filter. I then save this image

3. I reopened the image in Corel Draw. I used the tracing tool
to outline all of the image in orange so I could see what would
 be cut out.

4. I then deleted the filling to the images so I would just be left
with the orange lines. Next, I sized the image so it would be
cut out the size I wanted.

5. Finally, I opened the image on the laser cutter printer and
positioned it so I would not waste materials.

Above is my final piece. To help support the image I stapled it to an old canvas frame. I then wrapped thread round the whole piece to represent the elastic bands which round the face. I am very pleased with outcome and I have found that I enjoy working in a physical method.

Elastic band photography

The Elastic Band Photography

I often find a good starting point for a project is producing some photography.

When I was given the project title 'Structures', I automatically thought 'Distorting structures'. I wanted to look at natural structures so I settled on the idea of distorting a human structure.

The most obvious artist to look at for distorting human structure would be Jenny Saville. However, I felt this method of distorting had been done a lot so I researched further.

 

The photographs above which I had produced will prove a useful starting point for my project and can take part in the further development of my project.