MIVC5003 Conclusion

Reflective Summary

Re-Materialising

Initially this project had scope to evolve into many different outcomes, however I became fixated on the idea of “re-materialising,” creating something new out of the already existing. This became apparent after the post-modernism exhibition and therefore it took on the identity of creating accessories out of old wasted material such as old jewellery, ties and scrap material.

After my feedback I decided to focus on exploring aspects photography to capture patterns, colours and textures. I wanted to improve my photography and consequently my photoshop abilities and documenting this project has enabled these improvements. I have four developed outcomes which I have uploaded to facebook as an online gallery and to receive feedback. Creating an African inspired head scarf out of ties I believe to be an unusual but effective use of old ties. I think the ties have been re-born and gained value.

The photography aspect was difficult due to a last minute cancelation from my model, however  I am pleased with my outcome as I think they depict the element of “re-materialising” well, the fact that ties have been re moulded is clear but the overall effect of a creative photograph.

Due to the free scope nature of this project I feel I have really explored my creativity, by creating something out of ties tested my imagination and from the photography element, I learnt about lighting, space and form. Finally the impact of face book on small businesses to promote or sell work is astonishing and by uploading mine to act as online gallery has broadened my mind of the impact of social networking sites. To conclude post-modernism explored creating new art out of old art, I have created new accessories out of already existing materials and used social networking site (facebook) to promote my work.

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Advertising on Facebook

 I uploaded these pictures into my facebook to advertise and display my work. During my research i contacted a vintage clothes company in Liverpool that started there business through facebook, and still uses it promote and advertise there store for free and to a wide audience. I shall see what response i receive from these pictures and revisit this project in the near future with more pieces of work. However i could create a separate page with links to a blog or website.

Finial Piece 3

I think the layers work well in this image and you can really see how the ties are plaited and then wrapped around head. The colours are striking and the main focus. I like how you can see the different textures and creases within the image.

Finial Piece 2

My objective involved creating a head accessory out of old material, that's is versatile therefore can be worn in different ways. This portrait is to show how it could be worn as a thin headband, in this photograph you can see the plait and the fact it has been made out of ties. I contemplated photoshoping the tshirt straps so they became deleted however i decided they subtly enhance the pink tones that exist in the head wrap, also post-modern art is bright and controversial so i thought i would follow this form in this particular image.

Final piece 1

I particularly like this photo because of the relation between the material and the hair, a contrast in textures and the folds and knots of the tie relate the overlapping and folds in the hair. The main aspect of the photo is the head scarf which is bright and bold with the different tones of colours, further more i think the highlights that are created from the folds enhance the 3d effect.

African Ispired Head Wrap Made out of Ties

I created this Turban by folding and weaving ties I found in a charity shop. By using a four piece braid I managed to create some interesting folds that create nice textures and the bright patterns that saturate the turban, as a reult making it very eye catching and bold. Secondally I think that fact that the turban its self creates a pattern due to the folds, makes it very effective,  each level has a piece of material that links to the previous making it flow around the head.

Here i wanted to create a warm atmosphere to reflect on my inspiration and research. This photo depicts the full head turban however i have experimented with creating just a band.

However this photograph is not successful as it consists of too much portrait and i want to focus on the head band and the textures involved.

My Bangles

Here i wanted to experiment with how to display the bangles, i wanted to create atomiser instead of a sterile fixed bangle stand. I edited the photos to tweak the lighting so that the photo would highlight the colours and patterns on the materials. I also think how the  bangles fray makes them unique and for that reason by capturing a sharp photo communicates this idea.