Proposal.

Deceptive Outward Appearance

From the structure of the short term projects and being encouraged to work in different environments I have learnt that this course allows you to be more open minded, whether certain pieces are successful or not. As an artist, I have learnt to be more experimental in the way I work; a strong aspect I have learnt to apply within this course.

Out of the three two week projects from the first part of the course, I found the design ‘7 sites’ most exciting. I was applying mediums into different contexts and as a result I created two spatial related outcomes. It was from this and visiting exhibitions such as Phyllida Barlow’s RIG that I realised I wanted to take the spatial/architecture pathway. A small aspect that I enjoyed from the Platform project was my brief play with wool and how I used it in relation to the studio space to define shapes for my final outcome. It is from this I have developed my proposal for the Final Major Project.

My initial idea was generated from Felice Varini’s anamorphic illusion paintings on urban spaces; deceptive images that play on the viewers eye depending on the position they stand. I wanted to bring the idea of deception in an architectural sense, focusing more on structure and space. As a result, I decided to present this through materials and their properties, particularly ones which are known to be most impractical for architecture; such as wool, thread and yarn. The aim of this project is to explore the use of these particular materials in greater depth and by the end of the 6 weeks, to create an installation piece which gives the deceptive view of impracticality. I plan on learning certain methods such as knitting, sewing, weaving, stitching and any other embroidery related techniques to create both 2D and 3D outcomes. I also want to experiment with wool in relation to space however unlike Platform, I want to explore out of the studio and look into different sites and locations (and possibly connect these life size pieces to broader issues in society). Another idea I hope to explore is to combine different materials together, such as stitching wool through clear acetate or patterned paper to see how this changes the impact on the viewer. Throughout the duration of the project I will be looking at artists such as Amanda McCavour, Maurizio Anzeri, Shaun Kardinal and Juliana Sabtacruz for inspiration or to develop any of my ideas.

To evaluate my processes, I intend to keep an A5 sized journal with me daily and to record anything related to the project. This would include any drawings, photographic documentation, research, investigations, gallery visits, as well as my reflective thoughts and any feedback given or changes I plan to make.