https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi 1352039 en-us 2022-10-24 13:24:52 UTC 2022-10-25 05:09:19 UTC hello@padlet.com smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354443058 2022-10-24 23:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354443058 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354454825 Today we visited the Science Gallery where were introduced to the SWARM Exhibition Tour. During the tour, I found myself thinking about the idea of speculative fabulation and how I could approach my imaginary world through this lens. To blur the lines between humans and animals and create a new interpretation that was honest and relevant to me. Furthermore, I seek to tell a story and rely on research and questioning to curate my imaginary world. ]]> 2022-10-24 23:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354454825 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354470102 Furthermore, a discussion about on how to design an exhibition that is meaningful and engaging was touched upon. Ensuring that the audience feels liberated and informed enough to navigate through the aesthetic I present to them.  This makes me wonder how I will arrange my final creative product in our exhibition and ensure that what I seek to convey is received. ]]> 2022-10-24 23:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354470102 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354470941 This is the first artefact I came across, here the researcher wanted to know what happens when you apply shark pheromones on the human skin. I smelled each beaker that contained the pheromones, there were only two that emulated perfumes worn by humans. Furthermore, I resonated with the idea of smell because smell can elicit distinctive memories about who we were and the our experiences. For example a story can emerge from smell. This makes me wonder how I can incorporate sensory knowing in my imaginary world.  

]]> 2022-10-24 23:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354470941 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354480404 This is another artefact, I am fascinated with medium used here because it produces an embodied and immersive aesthetic. I see threads of metal surrounding me, I hear familiar and unfamiliar sounds, I think this artefact could encourage deep listening if the content of the sounds were different. I wonder if this concept could transform into a fictional character that belongs to an uncanny imaginary world. ]]> 2022-10-24 23:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354480404 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354486422 2022-10-25 00:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354486422 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354487609 2022-10-25 00:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354487609 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354512372 I seek to explore the nuances within the process of deterioration, as a result I engaged in dry point etching because I was looking to create a distressed appearance that reflected the deconstruction of things. I went over some of the etchings again because I wanted some parts of artwork to have more ink for an erratic aesthetic. 

]]> 2022-10-25 00:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354512372 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354515811 Framing how I want the print to look like with pencil. ]]> 2022-10-25 00:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354515811 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354523418 I see lines consuming a face and at the same time giving it form. I think destruction and reconstruction of something is taking place. I wonder what other shapes I can use to construct a new character or even creature.   ]]> 2022-10-25 00:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354523418 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354551130 I decided to jot down for five minutes ideas and potential narratives that I wanted to explore in my final creative product. At first I wanted to incorporate an emotional aspect into my imaginary world however I shifted to focus solely on physical characteristics. Even so, when I was jotting and drawing today, I found myself gravitating towards the emotional aspect of humans, this is evident when I jotted down the words 'pain' 'confidence' and happiness' and as a result, I decided to explore the relationship between emotions and physical characteristics.

I see a another layer of skin pervading the woman's face. I think it is healing her, adding a new vigour within her. I wonder how I could use emotions to symbolise something, possibly create a new conlang. ]]> 2022-10-25 00:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354551130 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354578579 Experimented with pigment ratio in watercolour at home. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354578579 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354601101 At first, I was going to stick ripped pages on to the drawing to highlight my theme of deterioration. However, I wanted to also show the theme of regrowth and resurrection so I thought it was appropriate to convey this through watercolour.  Consequently, the use of watercolour over the cracks in the skin represents new skin forming.

I see a hand that is deteriorating however surviving under a new layer of skin. I think they will have a hybrid skin. I wonder how hybrid skin could enhance both the earthly and unearthly. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354601101 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354603710 2022-10-25 01:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354603710 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354604444 2022-10-25 01:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354604444 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354606210 2022-10-25 01:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354606210 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354623790 Today, we were put into groups to discuss how each one of us would be presenting our artwork. I was in the group called 'Evolving Hybrids' and proposed that I would need a table because my artwork needed a firm base. 

Later, I jotted down the imaginary world I wanted to present. For example, I explored the themes of hybridisation, growth, creating and destruction. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354623790 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354625686 Today, I created a framework of my final creative product. I also considered the technicalities of my artwork, for example making sure that the hand was not too large and was proportionate to the people and animals. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354625686 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354655199 I went outside today and took a picture of something that related to my themes and imaginary world. When I was looking at the pebbles they almost reminded me of people- kinship. Then I realised that the withered flowers were not just on the surface of the pebbles but intertwined with the rocks. This encouraged me to reinterpret the photograph. 


]]> 2022-10-25 02:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354655199 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354666727 Continually, I sketched the picture I had taken outside. I see a group of people or creatures engulfed by something unearthly. I think the people and creatures will be transformed into something new- powerful. I wonder how this transformation will allow them survive. ]]> 2022-10-25 02:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354666727 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354669918 I decided to focus on humans first and explore another way the skin reacts to deterioration. ]]> 2022-10-25 02:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354669918 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354670291 2022-10-25 02:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354670291 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354670622 2022-10-25 02:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354670622 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354672324 2022-10-25 02:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354672324 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354681283 Using water allowed me to smooth and blend pieces of clay together, giving it a natural and realistic appearance. ]]> 2022-10-25 02:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354681283 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354682448 2022-10-25 02:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354682448 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354688477 2022-10-25 02:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354688477 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354690472 2022-10-25 02:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354690472 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354715258 I decided to reproduce the hand using wire instead of clay. The shift in material was due to the fact that I wanted to highlight the application of new skin on the people and creatures. The wire is emblematic something extraterrestrial that is extracting and adding new features furthermore, the clay represents new skin or features being given. ]]> 2022-10-25 03:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354715258 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354722968 I am collecting some materials for the exhibition. I am not sure if I will continue with the game show concept however I still printed out a sports arena because it relates the concept. Continually, I found a wooden board that I would like to use in the exhibition.]]> 2022-10-25 03:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354722968 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354751424 2022-10-25 03:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354751424 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354754626 Today I went outside to attempt deep listening. ]]> 2022-10-25 03:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354754626 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354766211 During deep listening, I wanted to apply sensory knowing through one feature. I decided to choose eyelashes because my imaginary world would be exploring human features. Furthermore, I discovered that in a way there was a kinship forming between my eyelashes and the physical environment. To further illustrate, my eyelashes were absorbing information from being outside, being immersed in the wind. As a result I seek to incorporate this concept in my final creative product. 

Furthermore, I also drew a sound map. I discovered that the speed and pitch of the song influenced how hard I pressed into the paper. Additionally, I realised that the direction of the wind also influenced where I drew on the paper. For example when the wind was directed towards me, I drew towards my body. ]]> 2022-10-25 03:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354766211 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354771282 2022-10-25 03:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354771282 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354772857 2022-10-25 03:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354772857 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354773448 2022-10-25 03:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354773448 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354778459 I am thinking of experimenting with watercolour on the monoprint to make the artwork appear more defined and animated. ]]> 2022-10-25 03:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354778459 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354780040 2022-10-25 04:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354780040 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354782887 2022-10-25 04:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354782887 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354790219 2022-10-25 04:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354790219 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354792393 This relates to imaginary world because the erratic appearance reflects a process in the deterioration of things, where the former skin and new skin combats each other. ]]> 2022-10-25 04:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354792393 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354795512 2022-10-25 04:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354795512 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354796423 At, first I was only going to print with the foil however I decided to add thick strokes of water colour to represent something uncanny consuming the landscape. I added more watercolour strokes to highlight the erratic nature of the art work which in a way reflects the destruction of things. ]]> 2022-10-25 04:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354796423 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354799914 17/10/22]]> 2022-10-25 04:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354799914 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354808883 This is my final rendering of my imaginary world. I decided to use the concept of a game show to curate frame my imaginary world because I sought to convey a sense of urgency, highlighting that the deterioration of physical characteristics and emotions can foster growth and survival in unfamiliar settings. Furthermore, I explored the deconstruction and reconstruction of features as one aspect of my imaginary world and attempted to also convey the restorative process through the green clay that represents new skin. 

Moreover, "breathing under skins" can be a form of survival  and growth that supersedes our former self.]]> 2022-10-25 04:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354808883 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354809679 2022-10-25 04:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354809679 smisenga https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354812916 2022-10-25 04:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/smisenga/t9rwx5yo7u2ee9oi/wish/2354812916