Thursday 29 March 2012

Covosation with Steve the technician about binding my magazine...

On Monday I had a talk to Steve during my textile lesson, he was showing examples of binding that can be done in college grounds. He said he would be able to bind it like a magazine but i would need to per chase Long grain paper for it to stick to the cold glue used in the college. He also said because I would want to use a glossy paper the magazine would stick but wouldn't last a life time. But it sounds good and was a good step in finding a solution to the production of my magazine.

Illustration Research....

my own illustration

Magazine Analysis...

Sunday 25th meeting with Teresinha at her allotment...

Today I wen to see Teresinha at her allotment in Perry Barr,

Walsall Road Allotments

Perry Barr

Birmingham

B42 2LR

I had to ring her at 9:00am to arrange a time to meet her, we organised 10am.

I did record our covosation to will be uploading it soon....

pictures taken at meeting...

Me and teresinha

Question replies from Steven...

1. What is your design history?

I have designed a lot of things, including kitchens, a house, and some of the art I make. The big pieces have to be somewhat designed - a sketch with a plan and a budget - so that the people commissioning it will have some idea of what they are getting. And when on site, it is hard to improvise too much. However, if one sticks to the "plan" too much, many happy accidents will be missed. I my studio work, I prefer NOT to design anything and set up a method where improvisation and accidents lead to evolution of

form. Eaiser done when working alone.

4. What inspires you to create sculptures?

This I can not answer easily. I think if you read some of the articles on my website, or google me, you will see that I am interested in landscape and biology. What you may not find is the fact that my greatest interest is aesthetics. It has to look "good", and I have to have a need to see something when I go to work in the morning. It is about seeing, not ideas. Think of all the ideas as a parallel universe. An important one for a good artist, or well rounded citizen to have, but not the foundation for making art.

3. How do you consider sustainable when you design?

I don't! I use a lot of humble, cheap materials that are pre or post consumer, but I use them for their visceral appeal more than for what they may stand for.

4.Describe your work in three words?

Never

never

describe your work! You may use never, never, never. Let someone else describe your work. Just make it. (there, that is three words.)

I hope the is of some use to you.

Best,

Steven

Thursday 22 March 2012

Question replies from Sean...

Hi Sophie,

What is your design history?

I studied graphic design at Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Western Australia. I've been working as a freelance artist, illustrator and writer since I graduated in 2010. Some of my clients include; Scitech, Ripleys Believe it or Not and Fremantle Press who published my first picture book, All Monkeys Love Bananas

What inspires you to use reused CD's in your creature sculptures?

Because they're shiny, plentiful and unrecyclable. I thought it would be cool to do something with them!

Do you consider sustainable when you design?

I do think of sustainable design, but it isn't my primary focus when I make art.

What is your inspiration behind creature sculpture?

The creatures themselves I think! I'm a huge fan of animals and the character they have, I love trying to capture that in my sculptures.

Describe your work in three words?

Surprising

energetic

fun!

High rez photos attached, I hope it all goes well!

Best regards,