The Research weeks for Project X consisted of trips and lectures by artists and designers. I found the trip to Blackpool dull and uninspiring. Instead I explored Manchester’s town, focusing on shop window displays and pop up pieces. I came across James Donegan’s wooden structure at the Craft and Design centre. His inspiration taken from the mathematical patterns found in macro shots of nature. My interest of this made me realise that i wanted to focus/design/build a large scale structure for the project. I had experience of installation work and felt confident in creating a piece for a gallery context.
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| SEED: James Donegan |
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| SEED:James Donegan |
During the initial MM meeting, I established my collaborative group, consisting of Hannah, Georgia, Jack and myself. I’d previously worked with these people, and so felt confident and comfortable with them. Our initial thoughts were centered on creating an artistic piece with the element of participatory practice. Specifically inspired by Luke Jerram’s work (and artistic talk) which holds elements of public interaction. My research and experimentation focused on the use of sellotape, where I could create a comfortable environment that people could interact with. This followed up with leaving finger prints (DNA traces) on the tape, which would build up and change overtime from the viewers.
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| Artist and Tape Inspiration- Numen/ For Use |
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| Sellotape web, with finger prints |
With Project X being collaborative, there were some struggles working within a group. The change of dynamics and input from four people overcomplicated our ideas. It was apparent at group critiques, that we were too focused on the concept and audience interaction, rather than the development of our own practices. I really needed to step back and refine my thoughts and ideas, before continuing.
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