Degree Final Year Blog

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.

Here is some work I created in response to a photo of the landscape I took back home. I have been feeling extremely homesick in Ipswich, missing the beautiful mountain landscape. I have been trying to create my own landscape. I began responding to the photograph with some drawings, and then moved on to using cardboard and carrier bags. The final piece is rather sculptural, it is created fro recycled carrier bags, cardboard and painted leave. I am pleased with this piece, I enjoy being able to see the process I have followed to create the piece.

Here are some works from the previous academic year, I was much more focused on pattern making. I went through a bad creative block last year and became obsessed with pattern making using various recycled materials. My work was influenced by the likes of Kusama and El Anatsui.