Besides, i have learnt the way to express and explain my ideas by using my model and collage to the audience. The most challenged part is to make linkage between the three dimensional model with our two dimensional collage which can also communicate to the viewers.
Week 1 : Produce 6 drawings within 20 minutes
Week 2: Text and form entwined_ Julia Kristeva- approaching abjection " in power of horror"
Week 3: Body, space, city
The day i visited Hype Park and walked around Circular Quay, it was a sunny and warm day. In the journey, i have spent a day walking around the park and feel the warmth of the sunlight and the gentle wind, experiencing the cheerful and quiet atmosphere. People sitting on the grass, taking photos under the shadow of the trees stc. This gives an connection between the nature and people. Besides, througout the journey, the natural environment forms a beautiful and orgainc patter; grass on the ground, tress interlocking with each other, leaves on the ground etc, just likt an artwork.
Nautre is a good thing used to decorate and embellish the city. The architect who has made good use of the nautre is Santiago Calatrava. He finds inspiration in the endlessly beautiful form of nautres. The Chioago spire is one of his representative work which use Fibonacci as his inspiration.
In this model, the roof with curved line is inspired by the shape of a leave.
Week 4: 3D Explosion - "Freedom" of mind
Freedom of mind is an important part in the process of thinking. When we are given a theme and topic of the assignment task, we can explore the topic through experiencing the surrounding environment and brainstorming the key ideas in the topic. Observe the world through feeling, touching, seeing and hearing the surrounding environment, different elements from the world inspires our mind and gives us powerful ideas. Throughout the process and experience of thinking, we have the freedom to choose the best notions, then included in our work and finally produce a beautiful work.
The coral-like balsa wood is caved with different patterns represents the different aspects and elements in our world that stimulates our mind. By the process of thinking and feeling through five sense- sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste, beautiful work (butterfly) will be created.
