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| 1. Laser cut perspex pieces inserted into the expandable neoprene surface 2. Early sample of pvc tube inserted into latex |
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| Disperse dye on silicone tubes |
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| Pattern in a truck load of wooden pallets. |
This week I have
been back on the laser cutter this time to experiment cutting out perspex
pieces to fill in the space of the expanding designs. I am really pleased with
this technique and it creates interesting forms by holding the surface in
place. There is lots to explore with this technique, scale, shape, colour,
other materials, so am keen to get going. These samples could fit a variety of
contexts. The sculptural quality could lend itself to body adornment,
jewellery, interiors and installation, all by varying the scale. Inserting the
elements could make it an interactive piece. I also realised that this idea of
filling the space has been running through my work since the summer. Next to
the sample is an image of a piece I did before the start of term, thinking
about stitching into a surface with out using a needle.
I have also been to see if I can dye my silicone tubes. The disperse dyes work really well and only need a minute to colour. Now in Unit X I can start to develop a colour pallet for my giant tassels.
Below is an
image I took this week. I kind of forgot about this area of my practice, as
pattern, rhythm and repetition in the environment is really what started this
project, and I haven't been regularly collecting images. Going into Unit X I
will keep this process going through out the project as it fills me with
inspiration.
