Sculpture

Back into the 3D workshop and we begin by working with model making. We have to design and create a 3D piece that relates to our Multiples brief. Sculpture is not something I feel particularly drawn to but clay on the other hand is right down my street of expertise. I think having used fondant icing throughout my childhood has made using clay seem so easy.

My design has taken inspiration from the various writers and textiles of Edinburgh, I'm playing about with a fountain pen feature in association with the writers.

I've decided

I decided to look at writers that have been inspired by Edinburgh, particularly those who grew up there and achieved great success in the Capital; Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Irvine Welsh, Muriel Spark, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Ian Rankin to name a few. I am going to try and adapt their works and illustrations into a costume piece adding patterns and textures taken from the city.

I am admittedly nervous about this project as so far I’ve not really had the opportunity to show the true extent of my skills as a costume designer. In years past when I’ve said that I want to become a costume designer, it has always been met with fierce opposition. I’ve come to understand that it is only meant to show concern, as costume is an incredibly competitive and difficult career choice – but I’ve never done anything easy.

Dreams you shouldn't have.

Another week of video skills and this week we were asked to create a video based on the subject of dreams. I decided to take a very strange approach, choosing to use a variety of characters to tell the story of an erratic nightmare/dream – starring me. The result is something that would strike fear into the hearts of grown men and should probably be destroyed for the safety of future generations.