UNIT X - 4/4/14

Through the lasercut and etched shapes, a patchwork style has begun to emerge through the arrangement of the components. This has lead me to begin to explore artists who are interpreting the traditional term of patchwork in innovative ways.

Greely Myatt has created patchwork pieces using aluminium and road  signs.  Reusing materials was traditionally part of the patchwork process and through using recycled materials he is reviving this element of the process. His combination of primary colours and the use of geometry is reminiscent of my samples and reinforces how they can work well together.

Stephen Sollins creates patchwork pieces using the inside of envelopes. Through the varying patterns a very geometric pattern is achieved. I like how the repetition of a simple shape and a slight variation of pattern a interesting piece is achieved.

    Greely Myatt                                               Stephen Sollins

                                      

I submitted a proposal for the Vertical Gallery commission which was a worthwhile experience as it forced me to start to bring my ideas together and plan my time efficiently for the remainder of the unit.  The presentation part was slightly daunting, but presenting my ideas is something that I will have to do in the future and this was good practice of the process. It also made me consider factors such as costing, production timescale and installation. When I am creating samples these concerns are rarely considered and it made me fully consider how the sample could work on a larger scale.  

The open portfolio session with MMU textile graduates was very useful and it was very worthwhile to see how the portfolios have been compiled. I gained some useful information, such as good websites to use to create a online portfolio ( e.g WIX) and how to display images to show off the work to its full potential.