Evaluation
From my initial starting point of
experimenting with mark making, collage and illustrative figures, my body of
work has progressed with an apparent vision and concept. Generating a meaning
and purpose in my work has become a defining ability in this project, as I have
attempted to create a depth by using the silhouette of people as a way of
representing coexistence. Therefore my project has revolved around inhabiting
these figures in different environments, referring to the home and our
interchanging landscape.
Continuously reviewing my ideas
allowed me to decide what certain aspects of my work reflected the story I was
trying to tell. Selecting the key elements, such as the miniature people,
permitted me to go forward and experiment with various concepts that link with
my theme. Combining imagery with welsh poetry added a personal sense to the
project, making my very own connection between home and being able to coexist
in new surroundings.
I believe that this digital design made on photoshop
represents the links between poetry, imagery and my concept in a creative way.
Looking into colour schemes and
muted tones enabled me to represent my own colour palette with more accuracy
and precision. This kind of research was helpful to understand which colours
work best in order to create a design that relates to the overall mood and
atmosphere of my work. The most beneficial aspect of this project has been
learning how to use colour appropriately. Before doing this project I lacked
confidence when working with colour, however I am now equipped with a broader
understanding that will help me in future work.
Producing thumbnails of print
collection sketch plans in my sketchbook benefited me immensely when it came
to designing prints in the print room and with creating hand drawn designs. Experimenting
with these compositions beforehand allowed me to work freely with a clear
perception of what I wanted to achieve in mind. An example of my sketchbook
work, seen below, was a key component in helping me to move my project forward,
incorporating important print design understanding with fresh developing ideas.
I believe
that my weakest work in this project is my screen print designs. This is the
aspect that I struggled with the most as my technical skills lack precision and
tidiness. In order to improve on these required skills I used my independent
time wisely by booking into the print room on Wednesdays, and going through the
different printing techniques to strengthen my abilities and gain confidence,
thus producing samples to be kept in my technical file. I found that hand
painted monoprints was better suited to my style of working, the example below
proves this statement as I was able to expand on my choice of motifs, and draw
in a more painterly and expressive manner.
Researching
artists and designers assisted my practice as it helped me to engage in
different print compositions, colour palettes and pattern ideas. Textile print
artists such as Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor, Nigel Henderson and Eduardo Paolozzi
inspired me to design more alternative print work, leaning towards conceptual
and illustrative designs. Realising where my work could fit in terms of
branding became visible towards the end of the project, gift ware being the more
obvious option as my work could be imagined in products such as wrapping paper
or notebook designs as it lends itself to a wide range of audience and age
group.
