The start of sampling

We started visual research for the sampling unit with a "100m line drawing." Our task was to transform a rectangle of vinyl into a drawing by peeling away strips and unravelling the shape. The activity was really good as it made me think more about the process of creating a drawing and not just the end result.  Visually the vinyl drawings were really striking.

When it came to documenting the vinyl drawings, I worked in a more abstract and loose manner to capture the essence of the structures.

                     

(pen, ink , masking tape)

I like the contrast between the ordered, straight lines and the random/accidental marks in the drawings above. I would like to continue and develop working in this way.

Feedback week task 2

The second task was a group discussion with students from different worlds to share our experiences of Origins. I am moving into Print next and it was helpful to see the work produced in print and get some advice on how to approach the next unit. A particularly useful tip was to book sessions in the print room well in advance and plan what I intend to do in that time. We all agreed that drawing was an important aspect to practice throughout the unit and that we needed to keep up with the work, as it is difficult to catch up once you get behind.

Feedback week task 1

In response to the "mapping and measuring" task I visited the Grayson Perry exhibition at Manchester Art gallery. The six tapestries were incredibly detailed, saturated with colour and imagery, I spent a long time just looking. I noticed how I viewed the works, initially looking at the whole piece and then homing in on particular details. My focus would also switch from looking at colour to shapes and back again. I began to observe how others viewed the exhibition; the way they stood or sat, who they were with and whether they read the artists statement(s). I was also struck by the contrast between the gallery space and the city streets. It felt strange to come out into the "hustle and bustle" of the city, from the exhibition that had a calm and quite atmosphere; especially as each tapestry was so absorbing, each one a contained world in itself.

I chose to include text in my drawings (my thoughts on the exhibition), inspired by Perry; which is something I haven't really done before. My aim was to capture the essence of the tapestries, using the colours and shapes/ patterns that stood out to me; and communicate my experience and observations of the visit.