WEEK 7:

– testing hairspray as a stiffing medium for the chosen fabric (silky polyester fabric and tulle fabric) >> comparison with pva (similar/same size) to see which better conveys […] >> another idea – using a fabric stiffener spray or a natural fabric stiffener (need to experiment with)

Hairspray:

PVA glue:

DISPLAY IDEA: PROTEST BANNER IDEOLOGY:

• using 2 pieces of wood (sticks?) to (possibly) stretch the fabric layer(s) of fabric when after applying pva glue in order to stiffen and ‘capture’ textures and movement of the fabric
• ideology used to express emotional values of instability within the painting in reference to anxiety and personality disorders, through indirect/silent ‘protest’ – the viewer might not be interested in the piece due to the implicity of meaning of the piece, but perhaps this could be something that makes the viewer wonder about the artist’s intentions*
• perhaps I could consider not using pva glue if taking this ideology further, this may also depend on display

* this should be further discussed, perhaps supporting material will be needed

> playing with the language word play: banner (en) > transparent (pl)

WEEK 8:

I’ve chosen the emanel paint as the primer – texture is the most interesting

CLOSE UPS:

Cardboard:

Satin fabric:

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Tulle fabric:

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As you can see, there are slight differences on the cardboard because that’s where the medium/primer is applied

Now I want to experiment with the number of fabric layers, I have switched the order in this I layer the fabrics: now, the tulle fabric at the bottom, silky fabric at the top*

* this order may be benefiticial for me as it is easier to apply paint on a smoother surface which the tulle fabric does not quite provide

> display idea : unconventional stretcher, protest banner idea, pva glue to stiffen fabric

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WEEK 5:

• testing different (sheer) fabric

To consider: adding depth to the layers by using PVA glue to ‘solidify’ the fabric layer – may create a sense of movement in the painting >> instability look at a post “Experiments” from Summer Project for reference (photographic)

>> plan to go bigger? + oil painting + watercolour board to absorb the paint more efficiently? or use the same grey cardboard but with a layer of gesso (as base)idea for display: similar to demonstration banners – demonstration/protest/exposing of own feelings/ emotional instability – in reference to various mental disorders – performative use?[consider display + using the fabric layer as a ‘sculpture’]

WEEK 6:
larger scale >> test out different primer options when using a grey board: acrylic paint vs. pva glue vs. acrylic paint+ pva glue mixed >> oil paint opposed to oil pastels as they are more effective in a way of depicting the idea of translation; blending, textures etc. >> layering two fabrics (tulle and polyester)

WEEK 3:
IDEAS:

– continuing (from last year) using same kind of fabric (sheer, transparent) but in relation to a slightly different topic relating to materiality and semantics/theme — Transparency/ Translation (topic with diverse references to current issues and other topics and themes)

TRANSPARENCY: still working with layers*

– addition of text- as relevant to translation and communication, translation is particular could be particularly interesting when using text and the translation of emotion onto art medium (which is highly relevant to art and art therapy – emotive language)

– focus on language and the way language is used as a medium of communication and translation of inner thoughts and feelings

* of different characterics – similar to oil pain stains on A3 paper from last year

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EXPERIMENT:

IDEAS behind this experimental piece: Issue: communication in autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) – lyrics of “Autystyczny” (original in Polish) by Luxtorpeda* – paritular part of lyrics used to represent the two-sided issue of communication within families dealing with autistic spectrum disorder, this regards both literal communication and emotional issues – the colour of blue has been chosen to be paired up with white as it is not only easy to read, but blue is also the colour of autism – both transparency and lack of transparency are shown –> first piece shows transparency hence sheer fabric used and the secondary outcome (‘translation’) and the text relates to the emotional struggles of someone with ASD, whereas the second was done on a non-transparent fabric resulting in only one outcome, relevant to the text, which is talking about the natural, direct emotional bond between a child with ASD and a family member, especially the mother — if to further explore ASD communication, synaethesthesia could be considered (seeing numbers as colours etc.) as this condition is common in children with ASD

* more info under WEEK 4

WEEK 4:

I’ve decided to accompany this piece with literal direct translation of the text, which is something to consider and discuss as the reason behind is that I wanted to show another aspect of translation that everybody to relate  to the language to language translation and this issue is particularly key for me now being on a study abroad in Prague (Czech Republic) – this expands the idea of ideas being ‘lost in translation’ which is something I’d like to further explore, perhaps in larger scale and with reference to DADA art movement (different meaning of the same word in different languages)

MEDIUM: at the moment, I’d like to focus on 2D aspect of my work, afterwards I may consider spatial location of my pieces or even installation as sculpture or having 3D parts on a 2D installation/painting