Forming And Transforming

Today we was working with Rebecca to create creative and abstract designs out of paper on a mannequin. 

The first task was to draw a basic shape on paper taking inspiration from my sketch book and cut out the shape eight times (about A4 size). After which I stuck twenty pins into my mannequin and move three mannequins clockwise. We was then given a chosen section of the mannequin to work on such as the back, bottom section and shoulders. Rebecca then timed as all for five minutes as we worked on another persons mannequin using their shapes. After the five minutes were up I then took a picture of what I created and went back to my mannequin to see what someone else had created and repeated the process. What I enjoyed about this task was that I had the opportunity to work with other peoples shapes creating something completely new each time while exploring different shapes. I liked the fact we was timed because it encouraged me to make bold and quick decisions creating some great concepts. 

The next task we had was to draw the same shape again but much bigger (about a meter long). I had to use the shape to create what ever I liked giving me creative freedom to explore. I found this task more challenging as I was working with just one whole block shape so I felt restricted. 

After this this task I then had to use pattern cutting paper (as it's more flexible) to draw the same shape again and try and create 3D designs off the mannequin by manipulating and pinning the shapes and then working it onto my mannequin. I didn't understand the task so I decided to look around I see what other people were doing which gave me a better understanding. It wasn't one of my favorite tasks from today but I understand the objective. 

The last task was my favorite as I felt it was easier to explore different ideas and less restricting while trying to manipulate the paper. What the task was, was to draw a line which had curves and shape to it and then cut the line out as thin as possible and then use the paper like it represented a seam and use it to create designs.