This brief was about incorporating lightsources into the work in various different ways. The first task incorporated the use of a photocopier combinding the tracing sheets of paper together and allowing each layer to appear, the image becoming weaker as the layers progressed. My only critisism would be that the sheets were limited to about 6 layers as it was difficult to see the image on the bottom layers. If i was to develop this technique i might use less layers and incorporate more detail, this would be effective as it would be a clearer overall image.
The light source has effectively influenced the appearance as it enables the overlay of the imagery. The lack of colour produces a moody quality consisiting with tones of greys, black and white. I was able to change the arrangement of the layers to produce different outcomes, some much more bold than others emphasizing the thicker marks contrasting to the softer marks behind.
I have sussessfully translated 3D objects into 2D drawings using the photocopier as the lightsource, however the layering enables depth to be created in the composition.
The second task i was introduced to involved an overhead projector as the lightsource. This consisted of overlaying multiple acetate images to produce interesting compositions. I used the media of stick and ink in my interpretations of the acetate images as i was able to examine my work from a distance allowing the stick to create interesting qualities of mark. The measurements were obviously hightened projecting a larger scale onto the wall and enabling me to work onto A1 sheets. This method of projection and combining acetate imagery is very useful to produce drawings as i was able to combine different aspects from each sheet of acetate to create an abstracted piece. The tree on the image below, i decided to only feature certain lines instead of depiting every single mark projected onto the wall. This leaves for a more abstrated image and allows the viewer to make their own mind up on what the subject could be. Combinding different media adds an aspect of interest, such as the thread dipped in ink. This causes the excess ink to drip down the page adding a different feature of line/mark as well as another textural qualtiy.
The third task was the use of a slide projector which flicked from one image to the next every couple if seconds. This left me a very limited amount of time to pick out a feature to draw so i decided to focus on the quality of line, mark or shape as these are quick to capture. I was able to produce miniture images to use in conjunction with the slides. I was able to build the smaller images up into a larger overall composition. Light influences the appearance in these drawings by again projecting and allowing me to capture that moment. Limitations of this method is that it was challanging to produce a detailed image with only a couple seconds of projection. However, this achieved quite an abstracted outcome as it consists of various drawing of which do not relate to one another.
From the projection drawings done on the previous day I identified compositions which i found interesting. I then bordered off small segments which i could then abstract/manipulate furthur. I used a range of surfaces then translated marks onto these surfaces by piercing, scrunching, sewing etc.
I then decided to try and use other materials and dip them into wax to see if this created any other effects. It enabled the material to hold a form and therefore achieve a three dimensional quality. As this material consists of small holes i thought it would be interesting if i was to put it onto the projector.
Again using the projector as a lightsource i was able to achieve positive and negative imagery.
As we have been working with acetate alot in this brief just to draw from i thought i would use the acetate as the main material and burn a shape into it instead of it simply being 'drawn' on. So i used a soldering iron to burn the shape of a womans figure which achieved an interesting quality of mark.
Coloured acetate was added to create slight depth in the projection.
The next brief incorporated the use of found objects, being the debris found on the floor around the art department or outside. I used selotape to pick up the rubbish, with it being a transparent material i could then simply stick it to the acetate. I tryed to pick up fragments which related to me in some aspect, such as crushed pastels and pencil shavings which i could have used in my drawings and a cigarette bud to express my dislike. I tryed to produce an interesting composition by incorporating block sobjects contrasting to brittle more faded subjects. Once i had picked up the found objects i added various quotes about how i felt towards them. By including text it adds another dimension to the work and helps break up the composition allowing the viewing eye to travel around taking in each part seperately.
The projected image onto the wall is more interesting in a way as the black and white tones make it difficult to depict from one subject to the next. It makes my work more inquisitive.
I added coloured acetate which on the light box compliments the composition really well. Even though the block colours look effective it draws attention away from the actual detail of the found debris which was not my initial aim. Also the projection doesnt work as the tones are too dark and hazy. I dont think i'll use coloured acetate again in a projection this detailed.
This is my final acetate which i have developed slightly more by incorporating stitch and holes burnt by the soldering iron. I think this extra detail looks really effective in the composition as this brief had the potential to produce something quite plain. I enjoyed working on this exercise and its a technique i will consider using in the future.
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