WEEK 21

For this industry project researched all the given designers. The most interesting ones were Balenciaga and Craig Green. I applied to be a textile designer in both choices because I wanted to check if I am not maybe more textile designer, rather than a fashion designer. It was a really helpful experience. I learned that I am not a textile designer at all. I think our group has problems with discussing the ideas, each person has their own point of view, but at the beginning, we didn't have a cohesive concept, that will enable comfortable work for everyone. I found it sometimes stressful. I didn't like that as a textile designer I have no impact on the design. I created a concept board for textile. I wanted to use recycled materials, as well as paint and print on them.

WEEK 20

This week was continuation of three words. I am really enjoying the process of research as well as design development. I experimented with different media for example cement or lush bombs. I created samples of textilles to see what works or what doesn't, which was really fun, because I decided to paint and experiment with sewing. I was working on the stand a lot, manipulating with fabrics and taking photos of the process. I used my samples as an inspiration for creating the final textille, which I painted. One part of material is very colorful, I used pink, blue, green and yellow, the other part created by my friend. I wanted her to show her emotions on the textille.

I receive a feedback from Maria, which was really helpful with developing my ideas further. After short talk I started drawing from quite abstract shapes that I created on a stand something more concrete. I've done illustrations on a 'person' which was more visible, rather that looking at nonconcrete idea. Also I decided to create from my painted canvas a specific textile using digital printer. I want to use my garment as a part of clothing that will be an additional piece, wore on something simple so it that can be moved and used in many different ways. I created a pages that illustrates may research and design development. I decided to use only photos that I will take by myself, or from books. These portraits from my resaerch board I have take for my foundation portfolio. I decided to use them, because they beautifuly present my idea of reflection and emotions that are hidden inside us.

WEEK 19

This week we started our own project based on the 3 words that we have chosen. I decided to choose Man Ray, reflect and grotesque. I found this three words really inspiring. I admire work of Man Ray and his surrealistic aesthetics. I thought that the connection between that words might be interesting. During that week basically, I was focused on research. I experimented a lot with different media trying to find the best point what will connect my research. I started by visiting the galleries, such as Tate Britain where I visited the impressionist's exhibition. I haven't found there much for my project, but it was worth seeing. Then I moved to Tate Modern, where I went to Modigliani and Rachel Whiteread exhibitions. They were so good !!! I was inspired by the methods of Modigliani's painting and I decided to use it in my final outcome. Rachel Whiteread was really interesting because of the simplicity of the shapes in her sculptures. She is using industrial materials such as plaster, concrete, resing, rubber and metal. My favorite part of research day was definitely visiting Rosie Wyle exhibition in Serpentines Gallery. Her childish style of painting in connection with the adult mind, and the mature themes of her works is incredible.