Textiles

I really enjoyed textiles as a whole project as I loved the effect layering images on top of each other randomly - that way you never knew what you'd end up with. As I carefully chose colours that I knew would work with each other and particularly diverse materials as backgrounds, I loved just how many different textures and medias were achieved.
The actual process was quite laborious as we were drawing from the same objects repeatedly just with a different media or with the paper turned around. On the other hand, it was this technique that allowed me to not get too precious about my work and just experiment freely.
From the pieces we produced using this technique we then had to make two panels using marks, images and colours from our experimentation. As I found the image of the skull particularly striking, I used that but from different angles or distance in both my panels. I drew from my experience of not being scared to layer up media and experiment and did this also in my panels, this time using stitch and thread as well. The end result was my favourite piece of work I have produced so far as the amount of work that went into them was huge! The panels have a chaotic feel to them as I completed them quite freely and once again the range of textures in them in them is fascinating.

Fine Art

At first when we began working in art only using what was in front of us (either projecting an object and drawing around the projection, drawing around the object, or using the object to make prints) I was a little confused as to what was expected of me. It took me a while to adapt and start realising how I could make the most of what was in front of me with colours, marks and composition. As you can see from my first try (the large red hook) I was a little clueless and the overall effect is pretty messy and nondescript. However by the end (the skeleton) I knew how to combine ideas and colours effectively and was quite happy with the final piece. I began this piece with the pastel squares and didn't like how childish and basic the pattern was so I decided to juxtapose it with a black ink skeleton.

Fashion

We began fashion by creating interesting 2D shapes on the wall without thinking about where and how they could be applied to a body. It was then our task after this to discover how our favourite shapes could be translated into fashion. By creating the shapes first, our ideas were much more original and complex than if we had just started out by creating clothes.
I found it difficult to begin with to figure out what to put where and started out with an overly complex mix of shapes on the mannequin that didn't look very impressive. However, after a good think about it and constantly shifting the shapes around the mannequin, I realised I would only need one of the shapes I had made that was simply arranged in different places around the body.
I really liked the sharp angles of the final shape, it looks unpredictable and unlike anything I thought I would be able to produce. Although I found the whole process quite tiresome - staring at a blank sheet of paper for such a long time just trying to think up shapes was draining - I really loved the final piece! I'm very proud of it.

Bauhaus

Bauhaus designs focus on simple shapes for furniture. This gives their work a classic feel, making them interesting to look at. However, these designs have now become so popular and overused that I found them quite bland compared to other designers I found. These two images were my favourite because they used a smooth curve rather than repeated right angles which was more captivating.

Paul Cocksedge

http://www.paulcocksedge.co.uk/

Paul's pieces were all very spectacular, capturing everyone's attention that saw them as shown by the videos on his website. This could be because the basis of his works are everyday objects or images which he then suspends, like A Gust Of Wind above, or projects lights through or onto them. Most of his work is also large scale which makes them quite awe inspiring.

Ross Lovegrove

http://www.rosslovegrove.com/

I really admire Lovegrove's work for how he uses organic shapes to shape his pieces. This combined with how his works tend to have an organic use, the Generator House reducing the amount of electricity just like the Solar tree, makes his work original and inspiring. He is very succesful with his use of colour, everything looking clean and refreshing - just like the nature it is based on.