Developing Samples

I felt it was crucial to develop samples for my presentation to display my work in a more so proffessional manor. I want to exhibit a variety of my development through a clean aesthetic and presentation.
Thread Drawing samples

I was pleased with my first thread drawing however I decided to produce a finalised sample for presentation. I decided to use imagery from my primary research to refer to aspects of the village.

Process –

I used a similar mdf board to produce this sample, I coated this in gold spray paint to add a sophisticated finish to the piece while also ensuring a vibrant background for my drawings. I then drew a brief outline of my image and began to hammer in 20mm pins along the lines.

I added a variety of threads and colours to explore different outcomes as well as presenting two very different techniques and effects to express the potential of this particular process.

Painting

I created a painting in response to the urban and rural landscape of Northenden, joining tones and textures of the two for abstract exploration.

I used colours from the river and village in an attempt to unite the two emotionally, I used shoppy strokes to indicate speed and movement. I admire how the light changes and different aspects are highlighted from the silver, indicating time of day and in that past and present.

I added this in to provide a interesting approach while painting, I decided to blend my colours with the paint leaving areas to shine on throughout the painting.

I felt inspired by Ravens work from Castle gallery to involve texture in my paint work. I used silver paint from the bottle to outline various lines in my work.

Sewing into print

I decided to use a piece of fabric soak in ink and white spirit to mimic tones of time, using yellow ink, I lightly printed my lino cut and used a combination of black and white thread to introduce detail to the sample. I did this to play with style and depth.

I feel next time I would use a more vibrant ink to bring out the detail and use embroidery to add texture.

I didn’t outline the entire sample however I feel this piece indicates potential.

I decided to use this design, I used repetition of busses and people along with important in theme text, I feel this piece emodies a clean design along with significant contextual features.