Note

This is my blog/online workbook documenting; exercises, thoughts, ideas and processes for my studio paper 213.158 Art Place.

I originally started using a physical workbook to illustrate my progress through the paper but have since decided to make the switch to an online form of documentation so please bear with my first few posts which are pictures of my physical workbook.

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Friday, 10 October 2014

Rationale & class response/discussion for second week POWER

My interpretation of power was to look at the power generated by pyramids.
This responded to the triangular themes happening within the room as well as portraying a unique type of power.
I reinforced the theme by using the power of light to create shadows on the wall.
I spray painted my pyramids gold to reflect the history of pyramids - built from sand - and I also thought gold made them seem like stars in the dark gloomy sky I had painted the previous week.

This week we did things a little bit differently and had guest Simon Morris (one of my artist inspirations!) along to talk to us and feedback on our work.
He seemed pleased with the placement of my installation in respect to Mikayla's work on the opposite wall.
It was brought up that the gold combined nicely with the colourings in Skye's door that was hung right next to where my pyramids were.
Maddie wondered about the reasoning behind the height they were hung at.
I wanted them high firstly so that they weren't a danger to people walking through the space - also because they are reasonably fragile. But I also thought they created good energy up high and it made the space feel bigger and taller.