I discussed the ideas I had came up with on my first proposal form. They were very basic concepts as I still wasn't 100% sure how execute them.
Following the discussions with peers today, I was able to think of how I could develop these ideas, as others provided their own opinions and feedback.
Some ideas that came from talking to others were:
• Architecture - rehashing parts of buildings, structures, features in a photo montage. Using photography and cutting up sections, only using fragments.
• Designing an interior, space, room that uses texture, pattern.
• Looking at unconventional pattern (as mentioned in previous proposal), and everyday textures that are overlooked. Using them in a new context (to decorate an object, a 'space'..)
• Creating patterns - looking at colour, composition, shape.. (derivative of Memphis)
Although I have a bit more of a direction now, I still feel like my ideas lack a solid subject matter (what do I do these pictures OF?) compared to other questions. I'm happy to just make images, but what subject matter are they about?? When I take secondary images and reuse them, they don't have a set theme so that will be difficult.
Written Proposal
Following the research on postmodernism I conducted for my essay, the themes I picked up on were appropriation, as well as blending high and low art. I find that both of these ideas could act as characteristics that could be applied to image-making.
In terms of the methods and approaches to this visual investigation I thought that collage or photo montage would be suitable, as they are effectively appropriation in practice as the materials and images come from varying origins, and existing contexts.
I am also interested in investigation surface and pattern (much like Memphis design), and so I will have to con sider shape, colour, and composition. I want to look at everyday surfaces (walls, fabrics, furnishings…) and try to reuse them in a different context, which relates back to appropriation.
The types of research that will inform visual responses further down the line could include:
• Researching pattern, exisiting patterns, and possibly finding unconventional sources of inspiration for surface and pattern designs?
• Gathering photographs of surfaces, buildings, and other subject matter
• Potentially doing observational drawings
• Digital tests (bringing the above elements together)
