On Wednesday 22 March, I continued to develop my second
visual sheet through looking at the aspects of "coal-mining" through
local industry and the "strike movement". The initial surface design
has been influenced and inspired by the event at Orgreave which occurred around
the Strike Movement which was described as a war between the miners, (workers
union) and the police. This conflict was significant within the strike movement
and incorporated my research through political justice and how it has impacted
lives. Through my development of the work I incorporated influence from my
artist research through the works of Grayson Perry, Keith Haring and Peter
Kennard. Also, within the workshop task, I continued to work back into my
sketchbook through generating samples of "Batik" taken from Textiles
and "Screen-printing" to produce Andy Warhol samples and outcomes.
The task allowed me to work back into my sketchbook to produce a variety of
different samples to allow me to emphasise a diverse range of materials and surfaces
used. Also, the task allowed me to work independently within the Textiles
studio to produce effective samples and outcomes with the techniques I have
previously used. It has allowed me to gain further confidence with the
techniques used and gain skills learnt from problem-solving and over-coming
them. Through my sampling of Andy Warhol I have gained the technique and skill
of a new method of screen-printing which will me to adapt and develop this
further into my project to produce accurate and effective samples. The task has allowed me to plan, produce and
organise initial surface designs and outcomes towards my development to the
final outcome. Also, the task has allowed me to develop research, analysis and
evaluation for my chosen subject to create a second Visual Sheet. Finally, the
task has allowed me to solve practical, theoretical and technical problems
within the Textiles workshop and studio in the process of creating samples and
outcomes.
To start the task, I went to the Textiles studio to produce
some Batik Samples to allow me to work back into my sketchbook and research
generated. It allowed me to emphasise my knowledge of a diverse range of media
and the skills I have generated from completing the course. The samples
reflected primary research through the project and were incorporated back into
my sketchbook to support my research.
Throughout the task I followed health and safety
instructions in order to avoid the risk of injury. Hands were placed away from
the batik pots and wax to avoid the risk of burning and contact with skin.
Also, contact was avoiding with the tool to avoid the risk spilling hot wax
onto skin and surfaces. Finally when using the iron, hands were placed away
from the surface to avoid risk of burning and contact. These were maintained
throughout the task and aprons and gloves were used to prevent materials and
substances on skin.
Before completing the Batik sample, I drew outlines to
follow to gain an accurate outcome. This included a study Brooklyn Bridge,
surface design within Grand Central Station and Graffiti within the city. The
Batik sample emphasises patterns and surfaces through texture and depth and I
created strong lines and tones from this technique. A problem I faced with the outlines was that
the tool was less effective causing spillages and damages to the outcome of the
design. To improve next time I will place less wax into the tool to avoid this
problem and also create a better outcome. Once the samples were created I
allowed them to dry and then I placed coloured dyes onto the surface to
emphasise the lines further. I worked into this colour scheme and used tones
and shadows to create sunset scenes and strong outcomes of buildings. I was
pleased with the outcome of these designs and the colour scheme used. I have
gained confidence with this technique and continue to use this further towards
my project the outcome is presented below.
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Outcome from Brooklyn Bridge |
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Exploring New York Street Art Samples |
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Batik Sample |
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Colour Scheme |
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Exploring Grand Central Station |
I faced a problem with my artist research and gallery visit
of Andy Warhol as I was unsure how to create his work to suit the style and
technique he used. I discovered that I could create a screen-print sample
through a process using Stencils which is a fast process used by artists to
produce a variety of samples. This allowed me to generate a critical study of
his work and develop my skills in order to complete the task. I decided to
create a print around Andy Warhols famous "Soup Cans" which were
collected and observed from my visit to the MoMA Gallery. The process included
working with stencils and photocopying his piece to gain the font and logo of
his works. I used a cutting mat to achieve the font and stencil which were
going to block the screen to allow the colour to go through to reveal the
outcome of the layout with the font on display. Whilst cutting the font I faced
problems as it was intricate and caused to break easily within the piece.
However to solve the problem I connected the piece back together with tape and
still maintained the accurate logo. Once I captured the piece, I placed it onto
a piece of paper and placed the screen above the layout ready to be printed. To
capture the bottom area of the piece, I used news print to block the area
aswell. Once the set up was completed I used the same process as screen-printing
and used paper printing ink to transfer onto the layout accurately. A squeegee
was used to transfer the Magenta colour onto the surface which I have previous
knowledge and experience of using before.
This colour was used to reinforce the critical study of Andy Warhol
work. Once the screen was coated it revealed the outcome of the design which
are presented below. The technique was useful as it was a fast process with
accurate results. I was pleased with the outcome as it allowed me to complete
further critical studies and emphasise skills I have achieved within the
course. This process was repeated to produce a variety of samples and outcomes.
The pieces are presented below.
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Samples Outcomes |
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Samples |
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Stencil Outcomes |
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Stencil Outline |
Next I focused back into my visual sheet which explored the
conflict between policemen and miners during the strike and specifically
Orgreave. I wanted to capture this subject as it was an important area within
the strike and connects to my subject of "industry" and
"justice" effectively. For the layout I used a repetitive pattern of
circles which has been taken from Union flags I have previously researched and
which will be useful to create a repeat pattern. Once this was layout was
created I worked into the design to create characters conflicting. This was
developed from research during the miners’ strike and I used two contrasting
characters to emphasise this movement. The drawings were illustrations and I
developed the style and outlines from Grayson Perry’s work which emphasise the
characters within the piece and contrast with the harmonious colours. In
between the characters I placed a pit lamp to highlight a divide between two
sides and this was taken from my studies of pit lamps through my research. For
my colour scheme I used the colour black to symbolise the colour of coal and
studies of black and white images taken from the Orgreave event. Also, the
colour scheme also gives the impression of conflict. For my harmonious colours
I have used red and yellow as they were presented from a variety of Strike
movement campaign colours. This also made the circles in the foreground become
more striking and capture the illustrations well within. I was pleased with the
outcome of the design and I believe that I am going to incorporate this further
through development. I believe that the design will work well with other
elements combined together to create my surface outcome and it incorporates my
research well. The outcome of my piece is presented below.
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Surface Design outcome |
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Final Outcome |
Next I am going to complete my second visual sheet and
develop this further to create my final outcome and layout.
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