2nd February Final Outcome

On Thursday 2nd of February, I continued to complete final samples and areas within my sketchbook for the live brief project "Mother & Child". The workshop and specialised area "Textiles" has allowed me to complete particular areas and samples ready for my deadline and presentation to the Civic Galley. Also, the workshop has allowed me to obtain my final outcome of the project which is a digital repeated print of my circle pattern. The design continued to relate back to my final layout, visual sheets and colour scheme which expressed the theme of "fairground" and "seaside". The colour scheme continued to be pastel colours with 3 layers which symbolised each layer created when exposing my screens. My colour scheme was developed from my primary research to Blackpool and continued to be inspiring throughout my design sheets towards my final outcome. Within the workshop I continued to sew using embroidery designs into my artist critical studies which was the designer Jo Butcher. The task has allowed me to plan and organise my time efficiently for the presentation date and deadline. Also, the task has allowed me to develop my confidence with embroidery techniques to complete critical studies for my chosen designer. By completing areas within my sketchbook it has allowed me to analyse my research thoroughly but also conclude which elements within my research have been most useful towards my project. Finally the task has allowed me to, manage my time efficiently through starting to complete my final evaluation and self-assessment which will go towards my presentation to the Civic Gallery.

Final Piece

My final piece has been created through a digital print onto glossy paper with a shine finish. Through my sampling and experimentation of the project I discovered that my screens were not successful as they didn't expose properly due to the jet wash and expose machine. This problem effected the outcome of my work which didn't give an effective final outlook. The main problem with my screens was that they appeared to be damaged with the expose machine causing the binder to be transferred through giving a less effective outlook. Also another problem with the screens was that it blistered easily causing further damaged to intricate patterns with the design. I exposed my screens 6 times to experiment with the jet wash and machine however it was unsuccessful. This made me worry about my final piece as I was worried about failing to reach my deadline or changing my original idea which would be less effective. The previous samples were not successful but demonstrates the process achieved. I was concerned about my final piece and experimentation with samples through different fabrics and processes. To solve the problem I exposed miniature screens emphasising each separate design to expose accurately. This allowed me to create a variety of samples and continuing to emphasise my layers of the pieces. To solve the problem of my final piece, I transferred the tracings to become a digital print which includes all the final chosen colour schemes and layers. For the digital print to work successfully I placed the tracings into the photocopier to be scanned onto the computer. Then all of the designs were connected back together to create the circle shape and demonstrate each individual layer. Once the process was completed it was transferred to reprographics to be printed onto glossy paper with an effective finish. This process is useful because it allows the design to be transferred onto different materials which will be suitable for the curator’s requirements. I am pleased with the outcome of the final piece as it symbolises my development throughout the entire project and my individual interpretation of the theme. Also, the final piece reflects my visual sheets, colour scheme and style as the digital print has kept my drawing outcomes. The print is also professional with the colour scheme finish and surface which is suitable for the gallery. I am pleased with how the design relates back to my specialised workshop area of Textiles and uses similar design process of layers and colour schemes. To improve next time I would experiment with further colour schemes on my design sheet but I continue to be extremely happy with my outcome. It has allowed me to problem solve and understand how to deal with problems that occur within Textiles. I will take these skills further into my project and towards my final project.

 Next I am going to prepare for my presentation to the Civic Gallery about my work. The outcome is presented below.

Final Outcome