Tuesday, 18 May 2010

chapter 8 Starting to design hanging.

The small black design samples.  1a to e were made using words from the given list and 2a to e using words from my own research list.






These are the small reworkings in colour of some of the black and white samples.  I have added some preliminary thoughts about how they can be translated with fabric and thread.  Number 3 is computer generated using 1b as the starting off point with the ideas of the sediment plume, the double track of twin nets and the scarring of the sea-bed.

Not keen on no. 6

No. 5 has the idea of escape/flight from the horror - but I think it needs more thought.

No.4 is not as elegant as the black and white version - less middle I think.

No. 3 I like very much - but think it might be much clumsier translated

No. 2 is a regular pattern based on the before and after trawling sea bed - could be much more interesting in fabric with related but different before diamonds.

No. 1  I think this is my favourite for mood -  but think I would eliminate the sky area and have the bold shapes defining the top edge. Could have great fun with the contents of the net!







Chapter 8 researching conservation theme

Fishing is often a hazardous occupation and it is made more so by man's greed.   Often a big catch is more important than taking notice of bad weather or fishermen are forced to take risks to avoid losing a job or a livelihood.

Over-fishing is depleting the oceans of fish at an ever-increasing rate despite laws, fishing rights and the efforts of organizations like Greenpeace.

The most iniquitous over-fishing method is bottom-trawling as companies try to increase their catch of marketable fish.  I have chosen bottom-trawling as my theme as there are strong images attached to it.





Chapter 7 Soluble lace work and translating drawn marks






Playing with soluble lace samples.




Not quite complete - still have to do translating drawn marks in soluble lace stitching when my machine comes back.  

Machine back - hurrah - have inserted the translations at top.