During foundation year one of the core studios is Design. In this class we investigated hierarchy, space, and composition. We also took a close look at systems of organization, color and presentation. I use concepts that I learned in this class in every project that I undertake.
I began with a series of studies that started with blank paper and transformed into dynamic compositions through the repetitive use of a photocopy machine.
Composition study. Produced with blank paper and a copy machine only.
Composition study.
Composition study.
I decided to do a diptych of the earlier composition studies focusing on materiality. The piece hung on the wall has been sanded; the piece on the floor has been coated with half an inch of clear Jell-O.
Further investigation with composition studies.
Materials: Toner, paper, gelatin.
These are studies from the Edna Lawrence Nature lab, painted directly from the microscopes. I decided to use nature as inspiration going into the final project because it is so fertile with beauty and complex systems of hierarchy.
Nature Lab study: Crab claw.
Materials: Guache, Bristol board.
Nature lab study: Hydra.
Materials: Guache, bristol board.
Nature lab study: Rock.
Materials: Guache, Bristol board.
These are the resulting final prints. Each is 8' x 10' and is printed with the bit map method. I put one print on each side of the classroom and re-painted the walls white the night before to enhance the viewer's experience.
Final 12'x10' laserjet print.
Final 12'x10' laserjet print.
Class experiencing the prints and the space in between them during critique.
Final print. Detail view.
