I make things.
22 October 2019 A failed alginate moulding experiment ruined my spiral models for the time piece. Using alginate for the first time, I observed that it lacks the strength and dry-set qualities of silicon putty, which I have used previously. Moreover, the clay objects might not have dried fully before I tried to cast them.… Continue reading Lost time piece progress
20 October 2019 Trying to work on the structure of the handbag till I can develop a vocabulary for the aesthetic for the weave.. Wrapping found (and borrowed) wire and rods towards the structure is a complex and time consuming process, I should probably weld metal rods for next time, as they would not only… Continue reading Handbag Structure, more vines
21 October 2019 Present piece as work in progress - critically evaluate issues and problems - through an evaluation in blog - for next prototype. Issues apparent initially: Sharp edgesHandlesPrecedents Sharp edges Iron out edges in next prototype Weld structure instead of wound wireConsider other materials for a potential product for market The Handbag Provenance… Continue reading Tutorial with Isabel
18 October 2019 Add dynamics within materialsWeave composition - too dullShadow - dynamic movement - morning - to - eveningintroduce harmonious relationship instead of repeating glass house, allow plants comfortable environment and space to growinclude plants in the development of the handbag, as opposed to weaving them on laterUsability? How can it be carried to… Continue reading Meeting with Kyung Hwa
17 October 2019 Weave - invention of a processUse weave as a new starting point(Dont take hot house reference too literally)Revisit Wendy Ramshaw's gates and her subtle abstraction process - develop aesthetics and functionalityDevelop weave as aesthetic goalFocus on completing handbag before other ideas (time piece, footwear, headgear)Living plants - intriguing idearesin - bad ideaDevelop… Continue reading Academic tutorial with Isabel
17 October 2019 With the hand being the main point of contact, and the element defining ergonomic success, I tried looking at possible options for the handles for the hothouse handbag. My initial choice was a blue spiral invoking Chihuly's blown glass, resonating the temperate house at Kew Gardens. The spirals of varying lengths and… Continue reading Handle options
Materials and experiments initial sketches of time pieceinitial sketches of time piecewire and clay prototype watch movement gears - to be submerged shape acquired by clay ball in loose fist grip I hope to cast the 'submerged water' in coloured gel wax, with a cavity for the movement gears, taking the fist grip form as… Continue reading Lost-time piece
07 October 2019 Preparatory Research Notes: 1 Minute Critical Review of Wendy Ramshaw’s Neckpiece for ‘Portrait of a Woman’ Structure: Contextualize artefact-10sIntroduction, initial thoughts, background-10sPersonal thoughts why I chose it, like/dislike it-10sSecondary Research-15sTakeaway (Primary research)-15s Style: Vlog – my interaction with the piece, subsequent enquiry into jewellery design, artistic process Notes Context: Part of her… Continue reading Preparatory Research Notes: 1 min critical review
03 October 2019 Discussed various functions for wearables - based on inputs by peers and readingsCould make further drawings from Kew GardensDecided to start collecting and making with materials, continue to read unexpected pleasures book, study of human body and body language Discussion with Summer: What value can I offer through the proposed objects?Kinetic butterfly… Continue reading Personal tutorial with Isabel
30 September 2019 Documenting materials at the V&A introduced me to a number of unconventional uses of materials- within and outside of the respective ‘material galleries’. The use of a range of materials like plastics (etched, 3d printed), fibres (japanese rice paper) and ceramics (Wendy Ramshaw x Wedgewood) in jewellery were of particular interest to… Continue reading Materials schedule: V&A
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