FOLD it the theme for this semester and so design process begins.
News and Exhibitions
fold – different materials
As a starting point for me was brainstorming of different materials being folded such as paper and fabric. Then little bit of unusual materials like metal in form of fold forming, mokume gane or Damascus steel. Also different hair styles form interesting folded effects.
However, all this to me, was bit too obvious so from there I took little bit different direction………..
fold – visual effect in movement
The way we move could be seen as banding particular areas of our body in order to bring arm to our face or make a step. This motion captured on camera set on very low shutter speed often results very interesting effects.
For example birds wings flapping or contemporary dancer or gymnast performing their art.
fold – first experimentation with paper
layer – final project
plywood & sterling silver fruit bowl
Finally, last semester project has been photographed and number of retailers has been contacted. Let’s see where I can place this product!
layer –first working prototype
Finally a design of the fruit bowl has been finalized and all investigation of material and its possibilities was concluded. Result of this journey is this first working prototype of fruit bowl made of the 2.5mm birch plywood, 400x400x80mm big, riveted with sterling silver pin ca […]
Radka features in Profile!
It is exciting news to announce that my work has been selected to be part of a Profile 2012 ! Profile is the biennial exhibition at the international JMGA conference, which is held every 2 years. Check their website for details http://www.jmgansw.org.au
layer – week # 7-13
Lots of changes and further experimentation has happened in past five weeks! Trying to form plywood into shape I like, turned up to be little bit more complicated… I was able to steam and band plywood on my kitchen stove. However, to achieve nice and fluent curve all around the e […]
layer – week #6
This week I have started to look up for potential suppliers of plywood that I could use for production of my objects (so far it is indicating to fruit bowls). I have also talked to a few wood workers about plywood steaming, vacuuming, care etc. In terms of experimentation I have […]
tenmoregirls run Westmeat children’s hospital workshop
Did you know that tenmoregirls is regularly inviting community to collaborate or play with us in one way or the other? Well, this year tenmoregirls organized quick jewellery making workshop for kids in Westmead children’s hospital. We thought that kids being there permanent or te […]