Semester II: Handing over to a new semester

20/09/2014

Sr 2, Blog entry 4:

At the end of last semester I felt rather discouraged, however during the summer break, I was able to work on my own projects, and consider my shortcomings of last semester. I realised over time that although I worked hard, my project was not as focussed or effective as I originally thought.

issues and resolutions, from last semester to this semester:


Last semester, I decided that I work best when breaking my project down into manageable areas. I had a main Sketchbook, which acted as a space where I could create visual media and develop ideas, I had a samples book which allowed me to understand the materials (mainly paint) that I intended to use and explore the properties of each medium. This semester I realise that grouping idea development and and creating visual work felt too much and posed issues. Although I am still determined to break my project down into said manageable areas, this semester I have a more clear view of which areas should be separate, yet feed in to one another. To overcome this problem this semester, I have made the decision to have initial idea development in my Research book, which is designed to consider what it is I want to convey through my imagery of the human hand. My Main Sketchbook focuses on materials and their properties when creating visual work and questions how I intend to present my work.

Last semester I found that due to the new freedom I was experiencing, that I was unable to manage successfully to pinpoint how exactly I intend to present finalised work when considering context. Although I am an illustrator, I find that my work boarders between illustration and fine art as a painter. I found that last semester I was creating paintings without really considering the purpose they would serve. This semester I have decided to use my Main Sketchbook to consider my field in the art world. Currently I am grappling with wanting to create work for fine art purpose, to be exhibited and creating work for illustrative purpose, this is something I intend to focus closely upon in order to be at a better standpoint to undertake my Realisation project.