One of the tasks for the summer project was to visit the Mancchester
metropolitan university degree show which is between 13-24th June 2015. and
look get inspiration from students work, choosing three students and explaining
me reasons for this. I was quite daunting walking through the show as I will
not be long before I’m one of these students. I found it inspirational how all
the different sectors for of the art school because one whilst showing their
work.
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| Tazmin Richards work |
The first students work I that jumped out at me was Tazmin
Riches who was a fellow textiles in practice student. Her work stud out to me
firstly because it did literally stick out forming triangular spikes which
seemed as though they were growing of the table. I find it interesting how she
chose the table to show her work something that is quite ordinary and has now
come something out for the ordinary. The geometric forms and harsh edges are something
that drew me in, I haven’t really work with geometrics before and this has
inspired me to give it a try. The cut outs and reliefs with the sculpture give
the work a sense of density the idea of layering up is something I’m also
interested in doing.
The second student whose work I felt was one of the
strongest was Annie Richardson who is a mixed media textiles in practice
student. Annie said her work was suitable for a wide range of context this idea
of ambiguity is something I would defiantly like to explore as not only does it
mean your work could fit into different context but also opens more opportunities
of professional income. Similarly to Tazmin Annie uses geometrics in the form
of circles which are raised from the background giving an effect of quilting.
This process of quilting is something I have always been interested in but not
yet had the opportunity to delve into, I’m looking forward to exploring this
during my third year.
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| Ellie B-J's work |
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| Ellie B-J's work |
The final student whose work I have chosen to write about is
Ellie Birkenhead-Jones. She also uses geometrics this link between all three wasn’t
something I notice until I began writing this blog post, this could possibly mean
that my eye is drawn to the shapes and so I shall try working with them. I’m
interested by Ellie’s use of repetition and pattern she does this this but not
in an obvious way such as print but in a more abstract way.
This visit has made me feel enthusiastic and I am looking forward to what third year brings.
