Matisse

Over the Easter break I was able to visit the Matisse exhibition at the Tate Modern.

The Parakeet and the Mermaid

There is a certain symbology to Matisse's cut outs, without the use of detail, Matisee utilizes the positive and the negative space to provoke the design and intrigue.

They contain a form of landscape abstractions but also transport you to within a new alternative landscape. Symbolizing coral/leaf algee like forms, fruits, fish, birds and the presence of a human touch, it almost becomes a mystical pretense.

A certain symbology and an un-eveness, imperfections welcome.

I was surprised by the show, it felt a lot more relatable and human but still in a sensational manner. It inspired me to be more bold and experimental with my application to cut outs, the possibility of layering up and how well this could translate into fabrics.

An attempt for me to start to rationalize this application into my own fabric samples, utilizing the cut and imperfect finish, something I will explore more during this project.

market research

Topshop jewelery

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2. and 3.

Its is all about the finished edge, an element of professionalism, an attention to detail, every aspect considered. I feel the first necklace is an example of this, it is not the main feature that is souly considered, it is the consideration of the chain and fastening that adds up to something of higher interest. This is also something that effects the price range of an item.

But what I am foremost looking to illustrate here, is the technique represented in the second two necklaces, the beaded intersections, where the beading and embellishment is applied onto a harder surface. It is something I find intriguing whilst looking into the consideration of how to finish of and neaten my skull caped head wear.

Skull caps

I have been finding this project difficult due to the prospect of possibility and time constraints. The unlimited possibilities of technique and outcome have been bounding me rather than liberating me.

I have therefore decided to embark on a prospective outcome and from there within these chosen constraints I can allow myself to experiment along its design journey.

That chosen outcome is the idea of a cutwork form of skullcap through using the techniques of free machine embroidery and bonding.

Upon looking up the definition of veils, I came across the definition of "Protection from the elements". From this I was inspired to use this to become, protection from the elements with the elements. Using an elemental symbology to construct a skull cap and attachable veils.


TO WRITE A NEW MANIFeSTO

a childlike naivety
a DIY aesthetic
painterly
an element of fun
edges are important
head cages and harnesses

Veil definition - For protection from the elements

Protecting with the elements,
Protection, shield, cushion, screen

Endeavors in free machine embroidery cut work for the skull cap. The above images are for a calico toile, where I was attempting to work out the shape and form that the cap would make, using a pattern of sunshines and demon explosions. This has half worked, although the wadding applied has not given it enough bounce which has also resulted in making the form too stiff, it doesn't flow with the head. This will have to be something which is addressed.