Im using my self initiated project to further explore my illustrative hand and themes concerning masculinity and materiality. Due to time constraints of completing 2 briefs simultaneously and my interest in the narrative of the jacket consuming most of my time I decided to continue on with my Rochdale research, but to concentrate more on the graphic nature of my constructed fictions.
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| illustration work in sketchbook, exploration of vibrant colours and motifs |
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| illustration work in sketchbook, representation of ruffs and frills through mark making |
I find I can translate my drawings well on the multi-head, which enables me to be a bit braver with the control I have over grounds and stitch-sequences. Stuck in a creative block, I referenced backto work from the Intentions unit which played to my strengths and decided to revisit my series of 'heads' or faces. I find this is a strong way for me to play with the relationship of illustration and machine whilst a face carries an intriguing invitation to an untold story.
Using the water soluble fabric again, I played with control of stitch-out on the multi-head. Happy accidents in the form of the middle satin stitch being too big for the machine to create got me thinking about utilising the machines incapability to create an interesting warped affect.
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| 'casanova' head design, multi head on water soluble fabric |
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| head design, loose satin stitch warped, multi-head on water soluable |
Although I'm pleased with the water soluble samples, I feel I should utilise the dying skills I have gained in the past weeks and explore velvet as a ground on the multi-head.
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