Hanging onto till the end...

Emptiness of the swing...

Rocking sculpture...

 

Vintage Myth - That dress is so old, it must be falling apart.

'Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.' - Mark Twain.

The project came to an end on Friday after just under two weeks of hard graft, Working hard I pulled it off creating four pieces that represent 'Kinetic'. The week began with the drills once more, (which most of the group on looked with horror as I shouldn't be allowed near them as I nearly knocked myself out last week!!) I began constructing the Rocking sculpture and used clamps, power drills and screws to create the uneven balanced sculpture (two words that don't naturally go together but let me explain!!)

Tuesday came and went and the swing was completed to demonstrate my childhood, looking at the memories and the different ways into which it has a kinetic function. The rocking sculpture was finished, this piece was uneven as it only has one side with a raised structure whilst the other doesn't, it is balanced as when it is hanged from the ceiling the weight is distributed evenly and mimics the rocking motion of a rocking chair which further enhances my work as I have changed the use of the original object but kept the key principles behind the object. I feel that both of these pieces represent the ideas and concepts behind kinetic as they would move freely with the wind blowing behind them.
Finally put down the power tools and began photographing and reflecting on the work whilst including artists such as Angela Sidwell and Andy Goldsworthy who both influenced my work by there use of natural materials that fitted into the environment. If I would of changed anything with the project I would of liked to of looked at negative space and the influences and how it effects people. I began drawing my pieces on A1 and A2 paper which enabled me to look at detailing and the positioning of the wood. This project is sadly coming to an end after such a short period of time but every good thing comes to an end and I want to consider doing 3D for my pathway. It fascinates me with how simple objects can demonstrate new uses and construction techniques. I have learnt a lot about the construction of wood and how it reacts to different techniques! I also learnt how to use power tools correctly and that there is such a thing as pilot holes!

Personal life...
Last Thursday Sister heading back to University after a week of reading and hard studying at home! She is glad to be back home in Cardiff and enjoying her time at University!! She has many radio shows and articles to write for local papers and am proud of her!
Celine Dion's new album was released yesterday which I am loving and endearing to Celine's new sound.
Yesterday the two minutes silence was held in respect of the service men and women who have and are fighting for us today. I send respect and honour to those people as they are doing a fantastic job!
My partner and I are getting by, it's a bit like jumping rope, your keep jumping and you hit a blip but then you start again. He's a lovely chap and enjoy spending time with him which is always decent.