VEILS + CUT OUTS

It was mentioned in my feedback from the previous project that I should begin to consider creating my own netting to build upon. After a few futile attempts of knotting systems, I began to consider the idea of the cut out. Creating the netting myself, by leaving a skeleton of the original fabric. By doing this by hand I think it does give it an interesting quality but when trying to get more of a regimented pattern, it became alot more time consuming and messy, hinting for a bit more refinement.

From this I came to the decision that I should use the laser cutter, a much quicker (once the file was prepared) and precise process. I do still value the initial hand cuts and think they have potential but the laser cuts have produced an excting surface to build upon. Especially the one on the smaller scale, where it has seemingly been cut so close together the fabric has slightly melted and it has resulted in a very similar quality to netting. Giving a deceiving strength to a fabric that was initially relaxed.

UNIT X

NETTING SKELETONS
To begin. For this new leaf of project I want to begin with continuing the idea and surface construction of the veil. Skin is important. Looking to use netting as a skeleton and vessel to build upon, creating areas of disguise and areas of clarity. Continuing with the elemental colour symbology to illustrate.

I have been focusing on ways in which to build up a solid surface, allowing for areas of revealing and concealing what lies beneath. The above samples have worked in certain ways but seem to be a bit crafty, the colours certainly need work as they are not satisfying my pallet. I think these techniques could work, but need to be explored more and maybe viewed with a technique of more refinement, I like the contrast.