Paper Workshop 2 - Continued at home part 2

Again I used the fold and twisting again on this piece, however having a very different outcome, more like a flower, again having a very natural organic feel about it. 

I then tried to recreate this piece with smaller sections, also using a smaller piece of paper. Furthermore, I used 2 sheets to create this piece as it gave it more body. 

The outcomes were very different, but leave a potential for a series of flower like manipulations. 

Instead of the shell like forms I had created before, these pieces were more resembling flowers, therefore I will continue with this type of structure, but looking at flowers for inspiration rather than shells. 

Paper Workshop 2 - Continued at home part 1

I continued to experiment with some techniques at home after the workshop.


With my first piece I made a fold in the paper, different to the more natural curve I had used in the workshop, twisting and securing it. I found that this piece was better displayed suspended. 

Influences

Rob Ryan

I like Rob Ryan's use of a single colour with such detailed and floral cut outs. I also like his incorporation of both text and figures. 

Peter Callesen

Callesen is another paper cut out artist, but with a twist:

This last piece is one of my favourites! I'm not entirely sure why - I think its because he is escaping the boundaries of the rectangular piece of paper. 

I love Callesen's work as I think he possibly uses the net of the paper cutout? But I'm not 100% sure, god knows how he does it really - but I like how the cutout and the paper sculpture relate but are not exactly the same. I think it keeps his work unique and mesmerising 

Yulia Brodskaya

Yulia's work amazes me - I actually cannot understand quite how she's managed it! I love the detail in her work and just packed the text is with decoration, yet never seems too much!

Helen Musslewhite

Helens work is a build up of layers to create a 3D image, using a mixure of coloured paper, as well as just white pieces.

Her work is so vivid and intricate, as well as having a playful feel - like in this last piece for example, reminding me of children's books and art work for kids. I love her work as it feels achievable and makes me want to go and have a go as well! 

Sue Blackwell

Sue uses books to create her sculptures from, I like how this breaks the boundary of a plain sheet of paper, with the words giving it depth and a completely different texture to the page. Also the book she uses may relate to the piece of work itself 

I love how her work climbs out of the story - as if the picture is literally being built up and created as the story is read (not that you can read the book any more!)

Julene Harrison

Julene creates stunning paper cut outs with ornate frames containing images and type, I love how these are used for cards - such as weddings, birthdays... I would love these for my wedding! They're beautiful

I even love how she photographs her work with the scapel and cutout next to it - showing just how hand made and personal they are. Her mix of hand made type is also really inspiring for other projects. 

Organic Form

In workshop 2 my structures seemed to come out looking VERY shell like! Which was good as I literally was just twisting and moving the slitted template around. Unfortunately I can't get to a beach to go and look at shells myself, so Google Images will have to help me out on that one.

The ribbed texture of the shell reminded me a lot of the template I have been using

These shells drawn by Jenny Jindrich really show the curves and organic natural nature which I'm inspired by. 


Whilst looking up shells I stumbled across these white glazed ceramic origami shells. 

At first I thought they were made out of paper, and seeing as I'd looked at origami was interested to make one myself. So I looked into actual shell origami to see whether I'd be able to have a crack at one. 


I came across this tutorial http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_4945272_origami-shell.html and attempted my own origami shell:

This one was really quite simple, but when i tired this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6MwAD1Tt2I, it was a lot harder and I failed. I got up to the assembly part, but then couldn't assemble it which was a shame. 

Richard Sweeney Paper Workshop 2

This was the first piece I created. I liked the curves and symmetry of the piece, and it reminded me of a shell, having a very organic and natural form.

This second piece was also very organic and natural, again reminding me of a shell. I also liked the way the lines met and seemed to intercept each other.