Here is a set of works I created in response to a pattern making session in the studio’s. I began with creating a 2D piece using triangular shaped newspaper cuttings. The shapes I created developed from the image of slate tips, I sight which I was faced with all throughout my childhood. I then took these shapes and created a piece using the repetitive pattern. I decided to further develop this piece by taking it into a landscape setting.
It is important for my being to make new discoveries and immerse myself into nature and beautiful landscapes, this is what inspires me to create and to keep living! With this in mind I took some newspaper with me when I went to a local forest, I found a spot where I felt an inner calmness, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, which I often become frustrated with. I then began creating, cutting, sticking, repeating.
I then experimented with creating structural forms: Cubes. Again using the recycled materials. I feel this was very effective as it gave my work some form, an order. I think the cube could be developed into larger, stronger forms.
I have been doing some extensive artist research for some inspiration as I would like to develop my work into installations.
David Nash: I was given the opportunity to visit David Nash’s studio’s, his work inspires me as he uses natural materials, mainly wood, and manipulates them with a saw and various cutting tools, creating all kinds of forms.
A piece of advice he gave me which increased my confidence was to keep going with the subject I have been focusing on, and develop my ideas by doing what I enjoy, not to worry about the end product. For me, the process is what I enjoy.
El Anatsui is an artist who uses recycled materials such as tin can’s, and creates large installations. His work demonstrates how recycled materials can be moulded to give a delicate appearance and create an amazing installation.
Andy Goldsworthy: Uses natural materials and scene’s to create his work. His work inspires me as it shows you don’t need all the fancy art materials to create an effective piece of art work.
Judith Scott: Suffers Down’s Syndrome and deafness, art was self taught and her way of dealing with a lonely life. She uses discarded materials to create sculptures. Her work is individual and demonstrates the various 3D forms that can be created using discarded materials.
Yayoi Kusama: Uses a repetitive method in her work, she creates patterned work and turns them into installations that take over the whole room and immerses the viewer into her work. I feel I work in a similar manner, by repeating patterns. I feel my work could be effective if I went on a larger scale like Kusama.
Here are some experimentation pieces I have created whilst trying to develop a deeper understanding of my practice. There is a recurring theme of pattern making developed from the landscapes that surround me. I respond to the patterns with sculpture, printmaking and drawings. I use recycled and found objects for my work. I feel my work is very minimal and would be much more effective if I take it to an actual landscape r create work on a much larger scale.
