Throughout the duration of this final project my ideas have changed dramatically. From the beginning I started to run away with idea on how I planned to use the concept of inner character as inspiration. This linked to the exam theme of Inside, outside and in-between as it showed the difference between the look of someone and who they really are or feel on the inside. From this idea I went on to shot both digital and film photographs. These just ended up being an experiment.
Then also related to the exam theme I worked with another concept of Space. I chose space as there are several ways you could experiment with this as space is often depicted and received through the use of a person 5 senses. From this idea I went on to shoot more photographs that was inspired by the work of Alban Grosidider. These photographs consisted of a model layer within a container of water.
This started the research I chose to do that consisted of finding out about Claustraphobia and experiencing emotions and journeys that were not chosen to be put through. From here I continued to experiment further with the use of spaces and with further inspiration I started to produce large scales webs out of string in both man made and natural environments. By using string in open areas it allowed me to show the dramatic lines that are produced and seen in everyday life connected points to points. I started by using a stair case that showed great reflections of lights. I also used a tree as the bases of the web that I went on to create.
I since experiment further with the use of string. I placed two A4 digital prints, one black and white and one coloured onto a piece of foam board. I then placed pins into different points on the photographs that stood out more so then others (lines that were more prominent). I then used a thin thread and connected the string from pin to pin right across the image going in different directions. This gave a more 3 dimensional look and approach to a flat photograph.
Since I have gone on to look and experiment with different ways that could present my final idea using a range of materials. I decided that I wanted to continue with using string and creating an instillation piece that would hopefully stand out against the flat images that would make up the mounted sheet that would accompany my exam work. I planned to use two large, floor to ceiling, wooden boards that would be covered with print outs of local maps, this being the background it was completed first. From this I then used green garden string, as I like the rustic and rough effect, and connect it to different locations on the maps that meant something to me or the people that I photographed. The people I took portraits of are hung from within the mass of string that is connected to the boards. The string was then connected from the people to objects that relate to that person. The objects are of such things as keys, earphones, small toys/teddies, glasses etc. This carried on the theme of the exam of inside, outside and in-between in a more obvious way as the photos were inside the string along with the objects but it also slightly carried on from the theme of claustrophobia as it putting (photographs of...) people in amongst things.
Diane Arbus was the first artists I came across for inspiration. Diane inspired my to shot my first set of photographs. These were of abnormal circumstances such as a male dressed in woman's clothing looking very uncomfortable and a female dressed in men's clothing mimicking 'hard' facial expressions. This lead to me looking further at another artists called Cindy Sherman but she did not became a big influence to me therefore I didn't take her work any further.
I then looked at the work of Alban Grosidier who inspired me to pick my second theme as space. I know I tend to do things backwards but it was helpful to find an artists that I enjoyed looking at. Alban produced a series of black and white under water photographs and this is where I started by taking my own (photo). I then looked further into possible meanings behind Alban's work and now my own interpretation. I came to conclusions of looking into entrapment and feelings brought on by being in uncomfortable circumstances, such as anxiety attacks brought on by claustrophobia. After looking into this further I found a newly graduated student called Lucy Dobinson who produced a series of photographs that made her final project. This series was simply called Claustrophobia.
The final artists who inspired me most of all with the completion of my final piece was Catherine Ulitsky, she uses long piece of string and connects the string to different points within the space or room they have chosen for the location of their art work. This is almost like creating large scale spiderwebs or another process called animapping. I found an artists called Ella Bryant who produced a large scale piece of work called 'Animapping Lambeth' and her idea was very similar to the ideas I had already started to process.
Overall I found the exam theme gave me a lot of options and ideas that started flowing. At first I started to run away with my original ideas which meant I did not experiment as much as I should have. Eventually I started the journey that from my original ideas lead to my final outcome and the difference's show through this blog. I believe I could have experimented further but this could have resulted in a different plan for my final outcome. I think as well as experimentations the artists I have come across have played a great part in this project for me as they have giving me the most inspiration. As well as looking at artists I have used or seen the work of previously I was inspired by the ones I hadn't seen before as I wanted this project to be something new and completely different from my comfort zones.
This started the research I chose to do that consisted of finding out about Claustraphobia and experiencing emotions and journeys that were not chosen to be put through. From here I continued to experiment further with the use of spaces and with further inspiration I started to produce large scales webs out of string in both man made and natural environments. By using string in open areas it allowed me to show the dramatic lines that are produced and seen in everyday life connected points to points. I started by using a stair case that showed great reflections of lights. I also used a tree as the bases of the web that I went on to create.
Since I have gone on to look and experiment with different ways that could present my final idea using a range of materials. I decided that I wanted to continue with using string and creating an instillation piece that would hopefully stand out against the flat images that would make up the mounted sheet that would accompany my exam work. I planned to use two large, floor to ceiling, wooden boards that would be covered with print outs of local maps, this being the background it was completed first. From this I then used green garden string, as I like the rustic and rough effect, and connect it to different locations on the maps that meant something to me or the people that I photographed. The people I took portraits of are hung from within the mass of string that is connected to the boards. The string was then connected from the people to objects that relate to that person. The objects are of such things as keys, earphones, small toys/teddies, glasses etc. This carried on the theme of the exam of inside, outside and in-between in a more obvious way as the photos were inside the string along with the objects but it also slightly carried on from the theme of claustrophobia as it putting (photographs of...) people in amongst things.
Diane Arbus was the first artists I came across for inspiration. Diane inspired my to shot my first set of photographs. These were of abnormal circumstances such as a male dressed in woman's clothing looking very uncomfortable and a female dressed in men's clothing mimicking 'hard' facial expressions. This lead to me looking further at another artists called Cindy Sherman but she did not became a big influence to me therefore I didn't take her work any further.
I then looked at the work of Alban Grosidier who inspired me to pick my second theme as space. I know I tend to do things backwards but it was helpful to find an artists that I enjoyed looking at. Alban produced a series of black and white under water photographs and this is where I started by taking my own (photo). I then looked further into possible meanings behind Alban's work and now my own interpretation. I came to conclusions of looking into entrapment and feelings brought on by being in uncomfortable circumstances, such as anxiety attacks brought on by claustrophobia. After looking into this further I found a newly graduated student called Lucy Dobinson who produced a series of photographs that made her final project. This series was simply called Claustrophobia.
The final artists who inspired me most of all with the completion of my final piece was Catherine Ulitsky, she uses long piece of string and connects the string to different points within the space or room they have chosen for the location of their art work. This is almost like creating large scale spiderwebs or another process called animapping. I found an artists called Ella Bryant who produced a large scale piece of work called 'Animapping Lambeth' and her idea was very similar to the ideas I had already started to process.
Overall I found the exam theme gave me a lot of options and ideas that started flowing. At first I started to run away with my original ideas which meant I did not experiment as much as I should have. Eventually I started the journey that from my original ideas lead to my final outcome and the difference's show through this blog. I believe I could have experimented further but this could have resulted in a different plan for my final outcome. I think as well as experimentations the artists I have come across have played a great part in this project for me as they have giving me the most inspiration. As well as looking at artists I have used or seen the work of previously I was inspired by the ones I hadn't seen before as I wanted this project to be something new and completely different from my comfort zones.
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