▪ an object that has a special meaning for you
▪ an interesting shape
▪ something you find and be completely random
▪ something that was a gift to you
▪ an item / object that you dislike
▪ an item / object that you have but it is not used

▪ A minimum of 5 x photos of your item *these could be different views / details / perspectives)
▪ A minimum of 3 observational drawings of your items (using media of your choice). This could be pencil, pen, collage.

Outcome required for task 4 =
▪ Your selected item needs to be wrapped
▪ Your selected item needs to be recorded using photos
▪ You need a minimum of 5 photos of this process
▪ You could also record your ‘wrapped’ item through drawings (this is an optional task)

taking more photos though the reel of thread so you have some interesting perspectives.

also to use thread (different colours / thicknesses to wrap your item). you could also use needles / pins as another material to add to your wrapped item. look at the work of artist Kirsty Hall

Explore what you could 'contain' within your purse / wallet?

this could be interesting and special images, photos, messages that you wrap inside the purse. record this process. there is a function of containing, storage, protecting that you could investigate.

also consider what 3D items you could contain within your purse that might change the shape that you wrap?

think about the shape of your hair clip? how can you wrap your item to really emphasise the shapes?

Also explore the function of your item. it opens and closes. it grips. it holds. it grabs. how can you explore this further? and also how can you wrap your item to reflect this function?

Can you wrap something attached to your hair clip?

consider using origami as a method of wrapping your item. look at origami techniques - folding in a geometric way.

how can you wrap some of your item? all of your item? what materials will allow you to best use origami techniques?

also try more of the interesting cross / cross wrapping with threads or other selected materials?

Money

Freedom

Family

Save

King

Hair

Head

Wood

Science

Transform

Experiment

Biont

Cat

Plush

Cotton

Bell

Flowers

Toys

Hamsters

Simple

Nostalgia

Bandage

Roots

Symbiosis

Safe

Reliance

Looks

Terrifying

Lovely

It was great to meet you and here are some suggestions that I gave you on Friday:

I felt that some of your wrapping looked like aspects of nature, for example leaves, vines, branches and I feel you could explore this further. I wondered if you could wrap your item in some of these natural products: leaves, vines, branches?

Photograph your item outside and explore how this can be hung, wrapped, hidden within nature.

Explore the really interesting geometric wrapping with string, thread, tape etc

what other limbs / extensions to the item can you add?

it was great to meet you on Wednesday. here are some further suggestions:

I wondered if you could explore the concept of the cactus more and even explore adding spikes to your wrapping using pins and needles? or wire?

It was lovely to meet you last week. Here are some of my suggestions.

I wondered if you could explore the idea of 'hybrids'. i.e. bringing two things together - for example your cat with the fish head. could you wrap a toy fish with your cat? could you see how wrapping two things changes the shape?

also look at the change in scale: small cat / LARGE fish (or fish head!)

Great to meet you last week. Here are some suggestions:

I felt this approach to wrapping was really interesting and could be further developed and explored.... what happens if you make smaller holes, larger holes, add more layers or different materials

also thought it would be interesting to explore tape - different tapes, widths, colours etc etc

and also https://www.instagram.com/_flekz_/reel/Cxou0VfOP7V/

Linen

Twisted

Cotton

Cross

Collage

source materials - as we have suggestions

Experiment and play with these materials and record your ideas using photos / drawings / collages

Work quickly and ideally small scale

you could make some small samples using pins / needles / threads (next week we will start exploring ideas for colour and textiles extracted from your work)

Yishi has given you really interesting suggestions to explore your ideas further - especially linking to your key words.

I find the idea of exploring memories really interesting especially if you start thinking about some of your own memories or even start to create your own memories in your imagination.

As Yishi has said, you could link to your interest in games design. The game could be about looking inside various purses / wallets and finding visuals / notes / clues that lead to next steps. imagine if there were instructions / clues inside the purses compartments that the user needs to respond to...?

also print some of your favorite images and cut 'around' these so we can really see the interesting shapes, materials etc

clip

join

conjoin

fasten

extend

add

secure

grab

wrap

you could also use alternative materials to wrap your item(s)

also consider taking your item(s) into nature as suggested previously

close up details

full view

on white backgrounds

in nature

Draw 1 x selected ideas using pencil / fine liner for a more accurate representation of your ideas

then play: try using inks and try blowing the inks through a straw to get interesting abstract lines / shapes

you could cut out some of your photos and play with varied scales. create a collage drawing using cut outs details from your photos and other drawing or media...

what shapes and forms can you create?

what wrapping styles can you try?

what materials might you use / play with the idea of hybrids: contrast / opposites

layers

gaps

holes

broken

irregular

intriguing

peep holes

looking through

inside outside

join your item to other items using TAPE

suspend your item using TAPE

use TAPE to make a background and then record your item

then TAPE your item to the TAPED background...

what else can you do...............?!

I like a sense of security,so I will use soft materials to make the inner lining of the clothes,because I hate uncomfortable clothes. Then, I will use hard material to make the outer layer. Finally I will use gauze to cover my works. It has wire inside for better shaping. I will use chiffon as the inner partition. This will create a more layered feeling.

Well I am choosing the material now, I will handle more details after that.

I am confused about the collar, I'm not good at this. So I need your help, I want an open callar ,but I don't know how to design it. Please give me some ideas or suggestions for collar structure and materials. plz!!!!🌹🥹🌹

You need to find ways for your work to communicate for you... Therefore the use of considered layout, presentation and white space is really really important. Use your eyes! does your work look good?

Remember RESEARCH = to search, gather, hunt, seek, find!

well done for trying an A3 sheet. This is very busy and it's difficult to see your own wrapping + unwrapping ideas. Aim to include some of your wrapping / unwrapping images and then SOME research. your A3 sheet needs to be a balance of both but your own work should be the most prominent. Try some layout ideas as I have shown on padlet / session 4

Mech

Life

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