Self Portrait

AFTER TAKING PART IN THE GROUP CRITIQUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MODULE I FELT THAT MY CONCEPT WASNT STRONG ENOUGH TO BASE A FULL PROJECT ON.

A LOT OF PEOPLES CONCEPTS AND IDEAS HAD QUITE A PERSONAL MEANING BEHIND THEM.

MY INITIAL IDEA WAS QUITE SIMPLE IN COMPARISON AS I WAS ONLY LOOKING AT ONE ASPECT OF MY LIFE WHICH WAS THE JOBS THAT I HAVE HAD AND PLACES OF WORK.

I THOUGHT AGAIN FOR A WHILE ABOUT HOW I COULD EXPAND MY IDEA AND CONCEPT SO BEGAN TO LOOK THROUGH SOME OLD PHOTO ALBUMS WHICH BROUGHT BACK LOTS OF MEMORIES FROM MY CHILDHOOD.

I HAVE DECIDED TO LOOK INTO THE HOLIDAYS THAT I WENT ON WITH MY FAMILY  AS THESE HOLD A LOT OF MEMORIES.

I AM ALSO GONG TO LOOK AT THE OLD TOYS, BOOKS AND CLOTHES THAT I LOVED WHEN I WAS YOUNGER. AND GATHER SOME RESEARCH, IMAGES AND DRAWINGS OF THESE ITEMS AS I THINK THEY COULD CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS MY END PRODUCT.

Sabrina Ward Harrison

I looked into Sabrina Ward Harrison when I was in College studying Design Crafts. As our current project is on 'Self Portrait' I thought it would be a good idea to go back and take another look through my old sketchbooks to get some inspiration for the project.

 

Sabrina Ward Harrison is a Canadian artist.
Her work is often set out like a journal which I really love the look it creates.
She collages together random photos and objects which represent memories and nostalgia.
I love how she uses handwriting and little doodles in her work.

 I also find her work quite childlike in a way.

http://tammygrrrl.com/brave-on-the-rocks/

https://18stringsofpearls.wordpress.com/tag/doodles/

https://18stringsofpearls.wordpress.com/tag/doodles/

http://tammygrrrl.com/brave-on-the-rocks/




 

Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor

http://www.elisabethhigginsoconnor.com/

Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor makes these highly expressive textile sculptures of an unexpected mix of scraps and typical household textile. These are really weird and unusual. I haven't seen products like this before!

      

All images are from http://www.elisabethhigginsoconnor.com/

Summer Holiday product research for a future project!

Frédérique Morrel

http://www.frederiquemorrel.com/

French artist Frédérique Morrel has a mission to rescue the dying art of embroidery by giving it a contemporary twist. 

Deer, unicorn, foxes and bunnies shed their hides in exchange for a new skin of vintage tapestries to become esoteric and wonderfully original pieces.

http://www.stephaniehoppen.com/artist-new.php?artistid=129

 

Images found on Google images

i love the mixture of patterns in these pieces, there is lots going on which make them exciting and interesting to look at.
Summer holiday product research for a future project!

Roses

Own Images

Own Images

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Roses in my garden - visual research :)

Orchid

Own image :)

Own image :)

Own image :)

Own image :)

Own image :)

Own image :)

Jessica Hogarth Designs

http://www.jessicahogarth.com/

Jessica Hogarth specialises in surface pattern and textile design. Passionate about her subject matter, Jessica spends a great deal of time gathering primary research for her work. She takes regular sketching trips across the UK and Europe to gather information. The coastal area in which she lives and Paris, in particular, are places Jessica continues to draw inspiration from. Such in-depth investigations result in a highly personal body of work. Her bold use of colour combined with playful illustrations make for a collection of quirky yet sophisticated designs. The prints and patterns typically depict images of daily life, or places Jessica has visited. They also feature strong influences from Robin Hood’s Bay and the Yorkshire Coast.
  

all images from - http://www.jessicahogarth.com/designportfolio/