Having evaluated the process over the week, there is now evidence of development - the concrete week not only built skill base and encouraged experimentation but brought concepts forward directly through the hands-on workshops.
The concrete lecture that started the week set the scene to what was to follow. Allan Haines / Concrete Centre gave an informative and lively lecture - thank you, Allan - all levels gained from this. Please make sure that you return the feedback that I have requested. It's important that we get your comments so this can be used when planning future events.
Tutorials on Monday started preparations for the pre-Christmas crit Thursday 17th December - attendance obligatory; have site plan, brief, accurate and detailed drawings, models/maquettes, process- and outcome from concrete week - documented evidence.
**BEFORE this, you will present work in progress on Monday 7th December - see email on requirements for this (pecha kucha). All details on Studynet.
Prepare & make sure you know what is required.
Rinaben experiments / materials / textures and concrete
Ewa developing Braille wall
see Ewa's blog (in process of update)
Some inspiration - I visited a few exhibitions in London today - Anish Kapoor, Royal Academy of Arts, Stuart Haygarth at the Haunch of Venison, Raymond Pettibon at Sadie Coles, Damien Hirst at the White Cube, W1, Saatchi Gallery, SW3 and enjoyed a pre-opening bash at the new Sketch temporary pop-up restaurant (3 Dec 09-31 Jan 10) at the Roayal Academy of Arts (see Sketch main website) admiring the eclectic interior and detail.
Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly W1
Anish Kapoor, courtyard RA installation
Stuart Haygarth Sketch/Haunch of Venison W1
Sketch - butterfly plate detail
Stuart Haygarth Haunch of Venison W1
Everywhere I went, I realised that all shows had something for the Shoreditch Showcase project - for inspiration and ideas - pile of textiles at the Saatchi, graphic novel style at Sadie Coles, Sketch; atmosphere, showcase/counter, espresso cups (out of rubber), pink wall with display of open books... and Haygarth's fabulous chandeliers made out of found objects (spectacles, car wing mirrors etc.,) - splendid craftsmanship - all producing fantastic light, mood and shadows. Truly inspirational.
Please remember how important it is to know what's out there and how good it is to return home with the feeling that you have seen and experienced. This will make your ideas and work stronger. Make a habit of visiting exhibitions.
piling it up at Sketch
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