Concluding Samples
These
two final responses, to the Unit X Fairgrounds project, embody
collaboration using aspects from both stitch, weave, and print to
create there structure, texture, and pattern. In conveying my theme
collaboration have been vital due to my multi-themed direction;
looking at both thrill rides and the reactions experienced. Stitch
has been the foundation for my structural side creating both flowing
and robust designs mirroring that of the elaborate thrill rides.
Although initially I struggled with weave once I began to experiment
with off-loom techniques I immediately saw the potential for
texture that resembled symptoms of fear such as itchy, stiff, and
Piloerection (Goosebumps).
By
having this focus on collaboration within this unit I have learnt a
lot about both weave and stitch and the ways in which they can be
combined. This focus has been liberating in many aspects, as it has
made me see "outside the box" by becoming more experimental
in creating samples; not keeping to a strict method or technique. For
example I feel that a lot of my textural work contains off-loom
weaving through straight line embroidery that reassembles that of a
warp and/or weft. I would like to develop this use of collaboration
into future projects as it gives me the ability to diversify my work
while remaining close to an initial brief.
Final Inspiration
Above
is a collage of my inspiration for these concluding samples; gathered
from throughout this unit and all well developed; with influences
from designers Matthew Shlian and Mika Barr.
