Category: MA 2 Studio Practice

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2.5

On the final project things of the whole assignment things are shifting more into textiles.

Our goal is to try to replicate 3 previous projects by using fabric.

The first one is a daffodil: I’ve used a gold printed fabric and tried to create the flower by cutting and sewing all pieces together.

This had created two problems:

Firstly , the flower couldn’t be presented on its own as it would look a small of fabric with pieces put together .

the second one was the whole piece wasn’t stable enough to hold them pieces together.

That’s why I’ve sewn them all on a piece of black fabric:

It looks quite effective and because the swatch is black it helps it stand out a bit more.

When I was sewing the flower pieces on the black garment I realized the black fabric was making pleats which made the flower stand out even better:

I was really pleased with how it looked like.

As a second project I’ve used the “woven” paper as an inspiration.

I’ve used knitted ribbon and scissors to create holes so I can get it through.

the vertical ribs where very good to help me to create equal spacing as well as tassels.

When I was finished I thought that I had to add more on:

So again I’ve stitched it in a way pleats where created.

As my third project I wanted to use one of my older projects from <<take 2 old>>.

Its the daffodil :

Knitted on a 10 gauge machine using my own graph and knitting program and then embellished by myself using embroidery yarn :

that was the initial sketch
that is the knitted swatch
this is how it looks like after the hand embroidery on to it.

INTRODUCTION

GATHERING MATERIALS

TROPICAL TOURIST.

This theme should contain light textiles, bright and colorful .

Light, breathable cotton fabrics

tropical fruit themed jacquards like this gridded pinapple

or dragon fruit

Tassels will also give a nice textured finish along with an earthy look texture.

open, breathable stitches using smooth surface tape yarn

textured open stitches with a twist, like this zigzag purl stitch shown above or a striped mesh stitch shown below.

frilled finish :romantic and elegant for the cool tropical summer evenings

Finally , space-dye yarn with prints on it for more abstract and non uniform finish which enhances the whole relaxed holiday look.

Assignment 2 take 1 EXERCISE 2.1 alexanderpapanikolaou Assignment 2 February 16, 2019 5 Minutes SELECTING <> I’ve used our introduction’s book (page 45) advice and draw the way I feel more confident and use my drawings in the future. Following in display are some of my pictures/drawings I thought they were the most interesting and inspiring in terms of line and texture; They are ready to be produced on a knitting machine of any type. I strongly believe all drawings mentioned above can be a good starting point to build on to as they provide enough information regarding jacquard formation yarn quality and design in general. Exercise 2.2 Paper manipulation gallery weaving technique using tissue paper in order to give a different texture and color crumpling using a soft tissue crumbling using a normal paper paper rolled and tasseled the texture changed dramatically when the paper was washed and left to dry used exactly the same technique as above but the paper was wrinkled in my palm before washed and left to dry on this paper, I’ve applied water and then salt on the top which has super moisture absorbance in order to create different waves and motifs as it dries out burning as well as water/salt technique same pic as above when paper dried out curly fringing I’ve tried to create a sort of cable using the fringing of the paper but it didn’t work out because of the nature of the paper(too stiff) EXERCISE 2.3- 2.4 : DRAWING WITH STITCH -DRAWING IN A LARGER SCALE. In this task we are asked to draw with stitch on the sketches we’ve picked on assignment 2.1. Having picked an electronic form pictures I’ve decided to literally draw with stitch: Use the graphs created and picked as a Jacquard and knit them all on the knitting machine! this is a first tryout of the fern style I’ve picked .it’s in an acrylic yarn . that’s the original fern design I’ve reversed the cols and used boucle yarn for base. boucle yarn to create the fern mohair-like yarn after experimenting with different yarns-textures I came up with the best option : cotton slub (thick and thin) yarn which gives a very interesting looking fabric. rose graph this graph was originally 3 col but I’ve converted it into monochrome. the last 3 images were created as 3 col graphs and I’ve kept them the same using different yarn textures: color combination did not work out, but I’ve used thick and thin yarns in order to have a different texture slub and mohair-like yarn . colored yarn used in this case in order to show more texture slub and boucle yarns Assignment two Stitching: Placed and spaced <> —–Following my tutor’s feedback regarding a proven record of the process of textile creation I’ve decided to start from scratch and follow his advice by using books he advised in order to overcome my difficulty and discomfort regarding drawing . So my steps will be: . take pictures of flowers . draw them on paper . create fabric using my drawing and then do my stitching on them fabrics in order to add a personal touch and feel on them. the first book I bought is: <> by RUDY DE REYNA which I found quite challenging as its mainly drawing with charcoal and developing different drawing techniques it is something I will definitely consider going forward but I still thing I’m an early stage painter at the moment and I needed something to unlock me up which leads to the next book… It was a true revelation to me!!! <>by Betty Edwards is a masterpiece! This book has clearly explained to me why I was facing all this difficulties while I was trying to draw, the role of the left and right hemisphere of the brain, how left side is over-powering the right side and how to get in a R mode meaning confuse the left side of the brain so much that it shuts down and leaves space for the right to take over and help you use your skills to create.Amazing experience, which made me look and perceive things in a total different way. First time in my life I managed to copy a drawing by looking at it upside down!!! that was my initial drawing!I know it doesn’t look that great but I would never ever consider drawing near as that! copy of a Pablo Picasso’s sketch of Igor Stravinsky. second one… I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT!!! So, being a bit more confident about myself, I went out to take pictures of flowers. I’ve picked 4 out of many: drawn on a card paper my knitted version without any hand work on it. swatch after stitch work on it drawn on a notebook page my own knitted version where I’ve put dots on as marks in order to saw on them. final swatch after spending around two hours of stitch work. drawn on an A4 sheet. I have decided not to proceed with the picture above as it looks a lot as the previous one so instead I will develop the following one. I know I need more work on my drawing skills , but as a matter of fact I would’t even consider of drawing few weeks ago at all!!! a colored pic of tulip buds black and white sketch Tulip bulbs : knitted version without any hand work on it swatch after the buds being embellished by hand. The reason I’m mainly working on black white and shades of grey is that I’m following the assessment’s directions; it suggests its an early stage for color to be used . REFLECTION ON ASSIGNMENT 2 The journey continues… Taking on board my tutor’s advice regarding research and development I’ve changed my route into more evidence based creating as well as make my work more presentable and more professional look-a-like. I read books that changed my mind and helped me understand why I refused to draw and why this has become one of my worst out-of -my -comfort-zone situations as well as what I need to do in order to overcome these awkward feelings and developed techniques to get beyond this state. Embellishing by hand on a fabric using needle and thread for my first time ever was quite soothing and relaxing . It’s a slow process( especially for someone not so advanced like myself ) that needs patience and perseverance, but adds a lot onto garment; a unique look is one of them. Looking forward to moving on assignment 3 where it will help me discover more about my course but more than anything, discover more about by myself…