Research is an important part of any project, but as my work
and drawings tends to include a lot of detail and collaged elements, I wanted
to get lots of visual imagery to work from. I found the trip to Taton Park very
inspiring, and the grandeur of the building was the key inspiration for my
baroque theme. I did lots of sketches as we went round the building and I was
most interested in the immense amount of detail everywhere around the house,
from the architecture to the furniture and objects within the interior. The
archives were very important for furthering my ideas, as it helped me to gather
plenty of baroque images including gilt frames, lace work and jewellery. I was
also really intrigued by the random collection of ‘miscellaneous objects’ in
the archive, and would like to work this imagery into my work somehow.
One of the most important things for me in this project has
been the chance to learn about other disciplines in the art school, and to
think outside the realm of textiles. This is where all the lectures have been
rather interesting, and very much helped with my research. I have particularly
enjoyed learning more about ceramics and 3D design, and would like to see how
techniques and ideas can be applied to my own textiles prints. It has also been
very interesting discussing ideas with students from other courses, such as
illustration and 3D design, as it has helped me to look at how I research and
work in a different way. I was surprised at how interesting I have found the
content of the 3DD course, and would be interested in working with them in the
future – I really love the finished quality of glass and glazed ceramics. My
research into the products that the National Trust shop sells has also been
integral, as its important to see what they already sell so that my product is
suitable but also fills a gap in their product range.
I already knew of Paul Scott’s work, but I found his talk
extremely inspiring in the way that he talked about historical blue and white
plates, and the amazing patterns involved. I already use a lot of collage in my
work, but I liked the way Scott blended motifs together in such a coherent
manner by using all one colour or line style – something I would like to
reflect in my own designs. From looking at collage in a baroque sense, I looked
back at the work of Timorous Beasties to bring my research back to my practice,
and think about how traditional and more modern imagery could be combined in a
print. All the detailed lace in the archives made me think about using my paper
cutting skills, and led me to research into the intricate paper works of Andy
Singleton and Elsa Mora.
It would be very easy for me in this project to just do
drawings and make a print collection, but I wanted to push myself and so I wish
to experiment more with techniques. Talking to students from other disciplines
has made me want to think in a more 3D sense, so I hope to use paper cutting
and wire working techniques alongside my drawing, so help create motifs for my
digital prints. I hope that working with different materials will help me to
think differently about my work, and inspire me to create something innovative
and new for the shop that is still inspired by the beauty and grandeur of the
properties belonging to the National Trust.
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