Over the past 8 weeks, I have been given the chance to experience four main areas within ‘art and design’. I have spent two weeks on each rotation, working in Fashion/Textiles, Fine Art, Visual Communications and 3D Spatial Design.
I feel that my least successful project was 3D spatial design. I think the reasoning behind this stems on the fact that I have never worked well in 3D before and have never felt passionate about it. Because of this I feel that I have failed to produce such exciting and spontaneous work when compared to some of the other subject areas.
In contrast, I really enjoyed the Fine Art rotation. From the very beginning of the two weeks I was excited and intrigued by the subject itself. As soon as I walked into the Fine Art studio, I faced a completely different atmosphere to what I had previously experienced in Fashion/Textiles. It was busy and fast-paced- this made me feel driven from day one.
The projects that we were set sent my mind into overdrive. I was thinking about the subject both consciously and subconsciously- pushing my thoughts further each day and letting my ideas flow from one into the next.
However, over my two week period in the fine art studio I became frustrated and angry with myself, as I knew deep down that the work I was producing was not reaching the standard I know I am capable of. I believe that this was due to not being brave enough to execute my thoughts and ideas fully in the studio.
One of the teachers in Fashion/Textiles did warn us that sometimes students do least well in the subject they want to achieve highest in, because we are prone to over thinking things and not having the courage to let go and be experimental in case we go wrong.
Looking back at my work, the material I produced in Fine Art seems fairly rigid and uncomfortable. It lacks looseness and spontaneity that the work from other areas which I was not so interested in portrays.
Regardless of this, I am still very keen to proceed forwards with Fine Art. I see it as a challenge and one that I am very eager to succeed in.
Although I was frustrated with myself at times, I feel that this was only down to my own performance. Never once was I disappointed with the actual subject itself.
I bonded well with the Fine Art teachers and after talking to David felt much more confident that this is the area in which I want to study. He has encouraged me to push my painting skills to a new level and I want to be able to take the opportunity to prove to both him and myself that this is the right decision.
In contrast, I really enjoyed the Fine Art rotation. From the very beginning of the two weeks I was excited and intrigued by the subject itself. As soon as I walked into the Fine Art studio, I faced a completely different atmosphere to what I had previously experienced in Fashion/Textiles. It was busy and fast-paced- this made me feel driven from day one.
The projects that we were set sent my mind into overdrive. I was thinking about the subject both consciously and subconsciously- pushing my thoughts further each day and letting my ideas flow from one into the next.
However, over my two week period in the fine art studio I became frustrated and angry with myself, as I knew deep down that the work I was producing was not reaching the standard I know I am capable of. I believe that this was due to not being brave enough to execute my thoughts and ideas fully in the studio.
One of the teachers in Fashion/Textiles did warn us that sometimes students do least well in the subject they want to achieve highest in, because we are prone to over thinking things and not having the courage to let go and be experimental in case we go wrong.
Looking back at my work, the material I produced in Fine Art seems fairly rigid and uncomfortable. It lacks looseness and spontaneity that the work from other areas which I was not so interested in portrays.
Regardless of this, I am still very keen to proceed forwards with Fine Art. I see it as a challenge and one that I am very eager to succeed in.
Although I was frustrated with myself at times, I feel that this was only down to my own performance. Never once was I disappointed with the actual subject itself.
I bonded well with the Fine Art teachers and after talking to David felt much more confident that this is the area in which I want to study. He has encouraged me to push my painting skills to a new level and I want to be able to take the opportunity to prove to both him and myself that this is the right decision.
As each rotation passed I began to feel more and more confident within myself. Although, at times I struggled, I never once gave up on my ideas. I have gained a much broader concept of Art and Design since being at Chelsea, as I now understand how vast the subject area is. I have never been given the opportunity to take part in subjects such as Vis Com before and have really felt that these rotations have offered me a very important experience.
Although I have always enjoyed Fine Art, I did not come to Chelsea with the preconceived idea that I would continue within that particular subject area. I have always been very open minded and given every subject the same amount of energy and interest as I have wanted to give myself the best possible chance and opportunity.
Both my work and approach have changed quite dramatically over the past 8 weeks. I have developed a much more curious and experimental mindset towards the subject and have learned that the more confident and open I am to new ideas, the better.
After listening to Dominic Wilcox’s lecture recently, I have been thoroughly influenced by him to be as creative as possible. Although most of his work falls under the Vis Com/ Illustration area, the way in which he sees the world around him is fascinating on every level and I admire his perception and views greatly.
After listening to Dominic Wilcox’s lecture recently, I have been thoroughly influenced by him to be as creative as possible. Although most of his work falls under the Vis Com/ Illustration area, the way in which he sees the world around him is fascinating on every level and I admire his perception and views greatly.
I think the feedback given to me in crits has been very important and highly valid. Most importantly, I find the negative comments are a great help and make me think about things that hadn’t even crossed my mind until discussed. For example, in Vis Com, it was said that my layout was confusing. To me, it was clear and it was only when I thought about it from a fresh perspective that I realised it made no sense to any viewer other than myself. I learned from this, that the way in which I present my work has a substantial impact on the message I portray to others.
I would appreciate the chance to be able to continue my foundation year specialising in Fine Art. It is something that I am extremely passionate about and will push myself as hard as I can to excel in all areas.
I would appreciate the chance to be able to continue my foundation year specialising in Fine Art. It is something that I am extremely passionate about and will push myself as hard as I can to excel in all areas.
No comments:
Post a Comment