Wednesday 30 March 2011
Wednesday 30th March
Today i went into the studio to sort out all my work for the hand in tomorrow, managed to get it all done thankfully, here are some pictures from my portfolio/books..
Saturday 26 March 2011
Saturday 26th March
My done list goes as followed -
an updated bibliography
Final Evaluation
Interim crit notes
Own notes on assessment criteria
And i done a few pieces of work today:
an updated bibliography
Final Evaluation
Interim crit notes
Own notes on assessment criteria
And i done a few pieces of work today:
March 26th - Because..
...I'm a little bit of a lost cause at the moment I'm struggling, I feel like I'm just repeating myself when it comes to the final major project, I covered so much during my other previous projects sometimes I'll be working and it will just feel so repetitive. I realise I have a lot of knit in my work that does really just sit in my sketchbooks bulking up the book but not actually doing much for the overall concept of the project and pieces on their own, so i had a word with my tutor and we talked about placement, i wanted to experiment with the placement of my pieces, so i tried this out, it's different lets leave it at that.
Thursday 24 March 2011
Grazedale Forest (Sculptural park)
Links in well to my photography work throughout my project, bringing another element into the picture through sculpture, i will now work on trying to do this through my manipulation processes and placing them in a natural environment such as the forest.
Work Experience
I got some work experience through a friend with an Interior Designer called Jane Pope, she seemed happy with the fact that i had just finished my foundation and that i was going onto a degree in Textile Design. So for three weeks i will be working with her in some of the large London Houses in King's Cross (Chelsea) which I'm looking forward to.
It will be a lot of work and very tiring but i have got 4 months off after that so i really need to appreciate that this opportunity that not many would get is there for me to take. I'm nervous obviously I am I don't want to muck up but i need to have a look into the industry I'm going into a really get a feel for it.
Fingers Crossed.
It will be a lot of work and very tiring but i have got 4 months off after that so i really need to appreciate that this opportunity that not many would get is there for me to take. I'm nervous obviously I am I don't want to muck up but i need to have a look into the industry I'm going into a really get a feel for it.
Fingers Crossed.
One week left..
It's coming to the end of the foundation course now, my tutor said the time would pass by quickly but boy did i underestimate it. Everyone's come a long way from where they were at the start of this course, some people have found this isn't for them, and a lot (including me) have struggled at times however, now being down the the last week i think we all realise how much we underestimated our work and how much we could push ourselves.
This goes for me as well, i really struggled at the start of the course, i didn't understand what it was about, i struggled to get out of that A level state of mind however now I've adjusted my own style and ability.
I'm happy to say i have One unconditional and 2 conditional offers from my universities (yes Emily only went and got herself in St.Martin's didn't she). So really it's all paid off, it's been tough and a lot of sleep has been lost in the process but it's all worth it in the end.
Now it's come down to the last week everyone's very tired, there were about 20 people in the class today, sometimes there can be alot less people are really tired now and are feeling the last push, but in a weeks done this will all be done and dusted and i can actually have some time to myself (saying that my next post will explain how that won't really be happening)
I spoke to my tutor today, i explained how i was finding it difficult now to gain more skills and develop my work without repeating myself, because i'd tried so much throughout my other projects i've ran out! Obviously i can do things differently however i want to do something that will push me to that merit pass, my work at present is a merit which i am happy with, but i want to get a merit. I need to now work for the next week to push it to that level.
I was talking to my tutor about maybe using that natural feeling i have throughout my work and my knit based work and bringing them both together, i'll work on this and see how they look then post them to my blog later in the day, i'll also be working on organising my books so theres a structured concept throughout.
This goes for me as well, i really struggled at the start of the course, i didn't understand what it was about, i struggled to get out of that A level state of mind however now I've adjusted my own style and ability.
I'm happy to say i have One unconditional and 2 conditional offers from my universities (yes Emily only went and got herself in St.Martin's didn't she). So really it's all paid off, it's been tough and a lot of sleep has been lost in the process but it's all worth it in the end.
Now it's come down to the last week everyone's very tired, there were about 20 people in the class today, sometimes there can be alot less people are really tired now and are feeling the last push, but in a weeks done this will all be done and dusted and i can actually have some time to myself (saying that my next post will explain how that won't really be happening)
I spoke to my tutor today, i explained how i was finding it difficult now to gain more skills and develop my work without repeating myself, because i'd tried so much throughout my other projects i've ran out! Obviously i can do things differently however i want to do something that will push me to that merit pass, my work at present is a merit which i am happy with, but i want to get a merit. I need to now work for the next week to push it to that level.
I was talking to my tutor about maybe using that natural feeling i have throughout my work and my knit based work and bringing them both together, i'll work on this and see how they look then post them to my blog later in the day, i'll also be working on organising my books so theres a structured concept throughout.
Thursday 17 March 2011
Thursday 17th March - St.Martin's Interview
Yesterday i had my St.Martin's portfolio review, we were told to come in for 9.30 and place our portfolio's down on the tables. There were around 30 girls in the group for 9.30, we were then told to come back for half 12 once they'd decided who they wanted to interview.
I met a girl called Eve that morning, we went to the British museum looked around the place and just kept ourselves busy until the time came to see if we'd got through to the next round.
I was very nervous, knowing that everyone's style is so different and St.Martin's is so competitive i knew that getting through to interviews would be a big deal even if i didn't get accepted after the interview at least i knew they liked my work enough to take time to get to know me as a person.
Eve and I both got interviews, i was so shocked, around 13 people out of the 30 got interviews, mine was in an hours time so we sat down a reviewed what we could say and what they could ask.
They were really nice, i didn't feel under pressure as i thought i would. The interviewers introduced themselves, told me they'd taken pictures of pieces of my work then asked me various questions which were repeated to all the people being interviewed. Thankfully it went well, i kept a smile on my face and i was polite and honest, i didn't feel under pressure as i thought i would.
A few weeks now until i find out whether i have a place or not, if i don't get a place at least i can say i was interviewed for St.Martins Textile's ey.
I met a girl called Eve that morning, we went to the British museum looked around the place and just kept ourselves busy until the time came to see if we'd got through to the next round.
I was very nervous, knowing that everyone's style is so different and St.Martin's is so competitive i knew that getting through to interviews would be a big deal even if i didn't get accepted after the interview at least i knew they liked my work enough to take time to get to know me as a person.
Eve and I both got interviews, i was so shocked, around 13 people out of the 30 got interviews, mine was in an hours time so we sat down a reviewed what we could say and what they could ask.
They were really nice, i didn't feel under pressure as i thought i would. The interviewers introduced themselves, told me they'd taken pictures of pieces of my work then asked me various questions which were repeated to all the people being interviewed. Thankfully it went well, i kept a smile on my face and i was polite and honest, i didn't feel under pressure as i thought i would.
A few weeks now until i find out whether i have a place or not, if i don't get a place at least i can say i was interviewed for St.Martins Textile's ey.
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Monday 14th - FMP Crit
We were told to bring in all work which we've completed for our final major projects, as we only have 2 1/2 weeks left of the project the tutors as well as ourselves needed to see how much work had been completed up to this point. It was good for me personally to get all my work out and see what i had so far, having the small group crit. with piers meant you got feedback on your work/ideas and artists are all given to help you out and to help the progression and flow throughout the chosen project.
We spent approx. 1 1/2 hours talking about each of our works, thats about 20 minutes on each, we then had a look around freely to view other pieces work. As i class we have developed so well, at the beginning of the year i think everyone was very shy with their creativity levels, some were also very much set in A level mode (me particularly) however the 8 week rotation relaxed us a little and once settled into a chosen area it was easier to shake that mode of and create/focus on something that was really of interest to me, so much so i want to do my very best interview wise, interviews are great practice for speaking up for yourself and your work.
I have enjoyed this project so far, i have been comfortable in what I've been doing so far so for the next 2 1/2 weeks that we have left i really need to think outside the box and really look into different ideas and techniques that I'm not as comfortable with. I think my work was very scattered in the book, i need to organise it more, as i was in a haste to get work done i didn't think too much into the layout, i realise this is a big deal as to how it comes across to people so i will work on this in the future.
I also added a few more pages to my portfolio in and took two of the weaker ones out for my Portfolio for St.Martin's tomorrow, i couldn't be anymore nervous than i am already!
We spent approx. 1 1/2 hours talking about each of our works, thats about 20 minutes on each, we then had a look around freely to view other pieces work. As i class we have developed so well, at the beginning of the year i think everyone was very shy with their creativity levels, some were also very much set in A level mode (me particularly) however the 8 week rotation relaxed us a little and once settled into a chosen area it was easier to shake that mode of and create/focus on something that was really of interest to me, so much so i want to do my very best interview wise, interviews are great practice for speaking up for yourself and your work.
I have enjoyed this project so far, i have been comfortable in what I've been doing so far so for the next 2 1/2 weeks that we have left i really need to think outside the box and really look into different ideas and techniques that I'm not as comfortable with. I think my work was very scattered in the book, i need to organise it more, as i was in a haste to get work done i didn't think too much into the layout, i realise this is a big deal as to how it comes across to people so i will work on this in the future.
I also added a few more pages to my portfolio in and took two of the weaker ones out for my Portfolio for St.Martin's tomorrow, i couldn't be anymore nervous than i am already!
Anya Gallaccio 15th March
I was given this artist took look at to link into the natural/organic feel in my work, a few of her pieces went especially well with some of the pieces i have so far worked on. Her work ranges in shapes and sizes, colours and meanings behind the pieces, it was interesting to look into her work and her focuses throughout.
I love the textures in her work, very appealing to the eye and first hand.
I love the textures in her work, very appealing to the eye and first hand.
My favourite peice of hers was most definetely the large poppy frames that were shown in the Tate, when nature took its course the flowers began to die, colours changed, it was so intreuging to look at.
Saturday 12 March 2011
Saturday 12th March
Whilst researching wish trees i came across an Artist called Yoko Ono, she created prayer trees all round the world which people visit, they write their wish on a little label/tab and tie in onto the tree, very simple, elegant and neat, also beautiful to look at.
Saturday 12th March
When talking to Michelle on Friday she took a look through my work and we were discussing ideas and techniques i could use to broaden events and reasoning through out my Final Major Project.
I have decided to look into Prayer/Wish/Hope trees, there's are many of these, some spiritual, some are just known for luck and have an ongoing tradition and story around them.
I've looked around for a few images, i could link it somewhere to material vs photography keeping with the forest theme. I could look into a natural substance standing alongside a man made one, how they counteract as a couple and manipulations i could look into through this process.
I can them stress the point of a barrier whether that's through colours or maybe quality and perfection in detail.
I have decided to look into Prayer/Wish/Hope trees, there's are many of these, some spiritual, some are just known for luck and have an ongoing tradition and story around them.
I've looked around for a few images, i could link it somewhere to material vs photography keeping with the forest theme. I could look into a natural substance standing alongside a man made one, how they counteract as a couple and manipulations i could look into through this process.
I can them stress the point of a barrier whether that's through colours or maybe quality and perfection in detail.
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