3D paper modelling on stand

As part of the stand paper modelling workshop I had to create a structural section of a supposed garment, using dot and cross paper I was able to manipulate the form of several images from my initial research ideas portraying structure and attachment.

Paper modelling workshop (WEEK 3)

I began by cutting out multiples of one shape relating to initial primary/ secondary research, in various sizes out of brown paper, which were in turn placed on and around a dressmakers dummy/ mannequin to form a suggestion of a part of a garment. After a minute of this I had to document what I had produced by photographing the outcome. As a group we had to rotate one place to the left, using their cut out shapes manipulate a form from those; photograph the final outcome move back to my mannequin and take a picture of the outcome a colleague had come up with using the shapes I had cut out; this method of working was continued until all the mannequins had been manipulated by someone other than the person who had cut out the shapes. I think the idea/ method of other group members interpreting a form using your shapes was beneficial as you were able to view various ways of creating a form that you possibly hadn't thought of initially which you could transfer/ apply their outcomes to your own design sketches as further development.

Deterioration studies (WEEK 1)

A collection of the most significant photos I have taken today linking to the theme of structure and my own initial Insites into deterioration/ decay, the tree trunks highlighting attachment and the 'family tree' however the surface structure appears cracked and weathered further expressing current family life deteriorating.

Structure basic collage arrangement 1

Saatchi Review

Ibrahim Mahama, Born in 1987, Tamale, Ghana

Draped jute sacks wall installation.

An invigorating installation holding an individual global and personal tale each sack hand stitched by migrant workers. This installation signifies Mahama's exploration of the conditions of global supplies and ever growing demand in African markets of produce.

Observational drawings of a Crystal

Family tree

An observational drawing of a tomato leaf, the leaf being symbolic representing refreshment of life & I have used this natural form to represent ancestry, a family tree, the veins, life vessels a vast and sturdy structure yet so delicate. The mediums in which I used to portray the leaf include a black fine liner to add tone, water colour pencils of a variety of shades to enhance the undertones of the drawing. I also manipulated the sketch by cross hatching where areas of shadow and stronger tones were displayed along with elements of line and stippling techniques.