Evaluating Practice

I began this project in the only way I know how, by collecting subject matter and then drawing the objects that in this case were insects and other organic structures I had found. I think by doing this my ideas came easily at first as I didn’t feel too much pressure, I could think while I drew. I thought a lot at first about surface texture and what  grounds were fragile or rigid to me.  This consideration helped me whilst is the weave workshop as it allowed me to think about what yarns and fibres would convey these temperaments. I went on to collect items and make things to stick into my sketchbook, I am very pleased with the sketchbook I have done for this brief, however I am unsure as to whether it has been done correctly. The book almost became its own piece of art, something I thoroughly enjoyed making.

I went on to opt for the 3D construct workshop for the second time. I chose this as I am still unsure as to what specialism  I ‘fit into’ so I felt I’d try and push 3D a little further. As I have a bad habit of doing I began the work shop very tentatively, working on quite a small scale, exploring surfaces. When I began the shibori work this is when I felt as though things were making a turn for the better. The ideas id been having all started to fit. However I slowed down, I seemed to hit a wall I felt unsure of how to really test and push my ideas further. The last push came on my last tutorial, it seemed to open my mind and make me feel less tense about my processes. I began to experiment with emulsion paint and distressing the fabric. I made a garment with which I am very pleased, I feel the concept is as strong as the piece its self.

I am sorry to say many good ideas have come to me that I’ve just ran out of time to pursue, unfortunately I feel as though they came to late. From this I can learn to be more relaxed about my ideas and not worry if the might not work.  I’ve had to put a lot of work towards the end of the project to show a handful I’ve thought off. This is down to a lack of time management and an unfortunate kind of lack of confidence in my work during  the second to last week.  However I think I have reached some kind of conclusion that I feel proud and pleased with. In future projects I hope to think a little more laterally and experiment with different materials more.