(Source: thingsorganizedneatly, via mokojolito)
My concept for popup2 this term was organic shapes, looking past details of any objects focusing visually on the form as an art form own its own.
This semester i did the weave and knit block, both which i know nothing about the subject to start off with. Started of liking weave initially, but after a few days of it i as sick of it. I think that i didnt like the idea of weave being so flat and also being repetitive as a process. Patience was really the test for this block, however i took the idea of using wires hoping to create a 3d shape after it comes off the loom. The outcome wasn’t as bad as i thought it will be.
Knit was a pain in the ass initially, but i grew to like it nearing towards the end. The knitting machines were sucking the life out of me as everything kept falling off/tearing apart. However after various trial and errors, i guess i got the hang of the machine, become clearing what kind of yarn should or shouldnt be used and such. Knit was interesting for me because i was finally able to create sculptural and 3d shapes or even objects which would be in my favour as it would tie into my concept for this term.
Overall it was enjoyable, learnt various techniques which i believe i would benefit greatly from.
‘Orientalism is not a picture of the East or the East. It represents longing, option and faraway perfection’
-Richard Martin 1995
Notes/Trade between East & West Lecture
How did the trade between the east and the west all start about?
1600-1900
- South east asia were known as spice islands, well known for their spices, coffee and tea, wanted to trade.
- To start trading in africa for gold and ivory
- Nothing as close to cotton and cashmere grew in europe, considered as a luxury
- Had other alternatives such as wool and linen as substitutes for european woven silk
What was so special about indian textiles?
-printed cotton “chintz” with bright colours that could be washed
-woven cashmere shawls were softer and finer the european wool
*look up( 11 stages of making indian chinz, 1970 Gittinger,master dyers in the world)
similarity between
Sarasa = chintz/ japanese version of the indian chintz
above shows japanese textile pattern book showing “sarasa”(chintz) designs, 1780(V&A)
Chintz was popular in england as a dress and furnishing fabric where, as early as 1620, 50,00 piece of chintz were imported. They were cheap enough for the emerging middle classes to afford them.
Trade up to 1770- advantage to India
Trade after 1770 - advantage to Britain
Rough guide theory task II
These 3 mannequin were the first few objects that really caught my eye. Probably due to the obvious location of the shop, as they were props from the nearby shop selling wigs. These mannequins were made of plastic and looked like as if they have had a long history as they look really tired and worn out. I was intrigued by the placement of the these mannequins as they look like some 60’s female vocal group singing together with a tiny bit of arrogance as they had their noses slighty pointed towards the sky.
Imagine if these mannequins were given a brand new least of life, repainted/repolished in new matt white paint placed this time in a contemporary art gallery in singapore such as ode to art . These reminded me of various art pieces they were exhibiting as shown in below
brixton pictures
rough guide theory task
During my first semester of school, we were spilt into groups for a collaborative project. Its aim was to make our own magazine/ Rough guide to london. The idea was to acquire a sense of place and understanding to newcomers like me to london. i assume (:
My group was allocated to the area called Brixton, which i have never heard of, let alone been to. Brixton was ghetto, it was a little scary initially. It was abit like elephant and castle, but much more. The entire place was filled with such overwhelming colours from the busy markets during the day.
