Part 2 of the box trilogy
>>>> Follow on from Project 1
>>>> Box 2 - Present day
>>>> Train journey with child
>>>> Ultra sound scans
>>>> The ticking clock
>>>> Contemporary box design
**** This is something I wish to produce at some point, however right now I fear that the process would be forced and I wouldn't be able to recapture the natural development of the idea.
Nature Trails
>>>> Original Project 2 idea
>>>> Nature photography
>>>> Leaves, trees, birds in flight
>>>> Tracking natural movement
>>>> Converting nature into mathematical data
**** What does it mean?
Feedback Photography
>>>> Studio portraiture
>>>> Projected images onto subject
>>>> Previous shot re-photographed
>>>> Creates a visual feedback loop
>>>> Overhead setup
>>>> Continuing on themes explored during one of my undergraduate projects
**** again what am i trying to say here?
Over the next few months I'm going to create some initial tests for all three concepts.
Monday, 14 June 2010
Project 2 - Initial thoughts
Time to move on then.
I did have a number of possible project ideas on the lead up to this point, however due to the learning experience I had during the development process for Project 1, I now find myself rather wary of how now to proceed with anything new.
My ideas start out as thoughts in the night that come from nowhere but then keep me awake for hours as i try to make notes in the dark. The following morning I then find myself less enthused about them and find some way to procrastinate. Eventually I will start something, test something out, make something new. I'll do this for a number of ideas, most with no initial connection and most with no real rounded content to research. My theories come out of my practice. Make something, then work out what it means, then develop the meaning before creating the final work.
Project 1 went around in circles before the spark was found, will this be the same for my future work? Is there a different way of approaching something new?
The plan is to begin as I normally do, but I'm also going to start exploring new methods of development and production.
I did have a number of possible project ideas on the lead up to this point, however due to the learning experience I had during the development process for Project 1, I now find myself rather wary of how now to proceed with anything new.
My ideas start out as thoughts in the night that come from nowhere but then keep me awake for hours as i try to make notes in the dark. The following morning I then find myself less enthused about them and find some way to procrastinate. Eventually I will start something, test something out, make something new. I'll do this for a number of ideas, most with no initial connection and most with no real rounded content to research. My theories come out of my practice. Make something, then work out what it means, then develop the meaning before creating the final work.
Project 1 went around in circles before the spark was found, will this be the same for my future work? Is there a different way of approaching something new?
The plan is to begin as I normally do, but I'm also going to start exploring new methods of development and production.
Box Completion
I've been neglecting this blog of late, had a very busy period at work with it being the end of the academic year lots of marking and paper work took over everything.
I met the deadline for Project 1, box complete and installed. I know I've missed a lot of the information about the closing stages from this online forum as it all came together in my final R+D supporting material. I ended up producing a book via blurb.com a site which I found most impressive, something I'll be returning to for future publications. I haven't made my book available to the public due to copyright concerns over some of the images I used. You can contact me though if you'd like further information on this.
So with the box deadline passed the plan is to forget about it for a while. I'll probably post some reflections at a later date, perhaps closer to the exhibition date, if there is one that is.
I met the deadline for Project 1, box complete and installed. I know I've missed a lot of the information about the closing stages from this online forum as it all came together in my final R+D supporting material. I ended up producing a book via blurb.com a site which I found most impressive, something I'll be returning to for future publications. I haven't made my book available to the public due to copyright concerns over some of the images I used. You can contact me though if you'd like further information on this.
So with the box deadline passed the plan is to forget about it for a while. I'll probably post some reflections at a later date, perhaps closer to the exhibition date, if there is one that is.
Monday, 19 April 2010
Update
Sorry that i didn't come back as soon as i said in the previous post.
With the Easter holidays over it was back to work and with that came not only the realisation of the deadlines for this project, but also the deadlines of every other pie i have my fingers in.
So again, I don't really have the time now to fill you in, but rest assured it's all coming together quite nicely, and i think time spent doing rather than blogging is time well spent.
no offense yeah
With the Easter holidays over it was back to work and with that came not only the realisation of the deadlines for this project, but also the deadlines of every other pie i have my fingers in.
So again, I don't really have the time now to fill you in, but rest assured it's all coming together quite nicely, and i think time spent doing rather than blogging is time well spent.
no offense yeah
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Epic day
Went back to my home town today to visit the remaining 5 locations.
oh did i not mention? I've decided to use 8 images in total. There is a reason for this number, but I don't plan on explaining that one just yet.
Anyway, too tired really to say any more right now, as I've been going nonstop since early this morning.
I'll fill you in tomorrow maybe.
But all is good. Principle photography complete.
*high fives* indeed
p.s. parents send their regards
oh did i not mention? I've decided to use 8 images in total. There is a reason for this number, but I don't plan on explaining that one just yet.
Anyway, too tired really to say any more right now, as I've been going nonstop since early this morning.
I'll fill you in tomorrow maybe.
But all is good. Principle photography complete.
*high fives* indeed
p.s. parents send their regards
Friday, 2 April 2010
Box Construction - Part 4
At the end of day 3, I was pleased with how the box had taken shape, but essentially it was made of plastic, cardboard, duck tape, and a couple of screws. I decided to stay overnight at the folks and the following morning set about construction of a face plate.
We turned an old wooden veneer cupboard door into a faux victorian viewing box facade.
And finished it all off with some velcro.
We turned an old wooden veneer cupboard door into a faux victorian viewing box facade.
And finished it all off with some velcro.
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