Developing a design from something physical...

  

 

 



The above three examples particularly inspired me on my journey to redesigning part of the Thames Tidal Barrier. In the same way as the above designs have descended from the various forms (such as a frog, boat or bird), my design was to come from an object found during my site visit. I chose to work with a shovel and used the above designers as guidance for the process which I would follow. I found these examples extremely useful as they guided me through an important process, enabling me to reach a strong final proposal!

When Creativity is Materialised!

Peter Callesen

Peter Callesen (born in 1967) is a Danish artist. He is well known for creating magnificent 3D models from white printing paper. Both the positive and negative elements of work form a final creation. 

He says: "The paper cut sculptures explore the probable and magical transformation of the flat sheet of paper into figures that expand into the space surrounding them. The negative and absent 2 dimensional space left by the cut, points out the contrast to the 3 dimensional reality it creates, even though the figures still stick to their origin without the possibility of escaping. In that sense there is also an aspect of something tragic in many of the cuts".

://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/100-extraordinary-examples-of-paper-art/

THiS iS wHat yOu CaLL PhoToGRapHy!

Creating images from images!

I was searching for something else, but when I came across this I thought I must look closely. I would love to try this one time!

Make your very own!

http://smashinghub.com/42-outstanding-out-of-bounds-photos.htm

Carl Wilhelm Kolbe

Carl Wilhelm Kolbe

Kolbe carefully depicts and life energy of the trees he is painting. Using Kolbe as a precedent for my work I will aim to represent the trees of Richmond Park in the form of a diorama.

http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/pd/c/carl_wilhelm_kolbe,_auch_ich_w.aspx

Robert Russell Reid

A diorama artist:Robert Russell Reid

Reid has completed a variety of different projects, one of which was where he painted many of the backgrounds for the African Mammal Hall dioramas and two of the dioramas in the North American Mammal Hall.The images brought here are from his exhibition in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.

http://www.nhm.org/site/explore-exhibits/diorama-artists/robert-russell-reid

Belzberg Architects

Belzberg Architects completed this 8000 sq ft project in 2010. It is situated in Kona, Hawaii.A beautiful design!

I particularly enjoy the harsh, dramatic shapes that form the simple and basic design of this creation.

http://twistedsifter.com/2011/01/kona-residence-hawaii-belzberg-architects/

Mayslits Kassif Architects

Mayslits Kassif Architects, won the Rosa Barba European Landscape Prize in 2010 for the following project along Tel Aviv port.

http://www.mkarchitects.com/projects.html

Designswan

The image of the Drew House below is located in Queensland, Australia. This creative camping pavilion is largely self sufficient with its solar hot water and electrical panels, a passive energy efficient design and rainwater tanks. Austrian hardwood timber was used for the creations of the window frames and facade louvers. This simple yet striking design creates a family fun holiday home.

http://www.designswan.com/tag/architecture

Crazy!

Creating something exciting using natural materials!

Green Elephants!

Green Rabbits!

Photo of Topiary bunnies on the lawn in the King's Summer Palace, Thailand.

I was searching online for something else and this caught my eye. Unfortunately, I can not seem to find much information of the creation of these gardens.

An All-Time Favourite!

A Romantic Landscape Painter of the late 18th Century:

 J. W. M.Turner 

J.W.M.Tuner (1775-1851) still is one of the most finest English landscape painters. He was successful throughout his career. When he was only 15 years old one of his paintings was exhibited in the Royal Academy.

He was particularly successful in translating the atmospheric environment into a translation with ink and paper. He has achieved a sense of depth within his painting with the use of subtle painting and limiting colours.

--- J.W.M.Turner ---

Vinha-Jonna Pohjalaninen

“Without sun there are no colours and life!” From the Letter of Vinha-Jonna (Jonna Pohjalainen)

"I travelled to work in Pedvale with empty hands. I admired the lovely rural scene and the sunsets of Pedvale. I used local aspen in my work because of its lively forms and beautiful, grey colour. While you sharpen your pencils you can see time passing by. Colours bring joy and happiness in our everyday life. I chose a place of my work because of the sunsets. You can sit and meditate near my work and look at the sunsets. Without sun there are no colours and life!"

Jonna Pohjalainen created this interesting LandArt in the Open Air Art Museum in Pedvale in 2006. She was trying to portray how the landscape is influenced by nature and various climate changes. This project is entitled: “Coloured Pencils”.

http://environmentalart.net/jonna_pohjalainen.htm

Quote for the Day!

"Nature can do more than physicians."       

--- Oliver Cromwell ---

Introduction to Dioramas


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3WYnNV8Yic&lr=1


Diorama begins in the late 1800s. It comes from the Greek word 'did' meaning 'see' and the English word 'panorama.' A diorama is the creation of an artificial scene which allows the onlooker to view the natural environment as if they are at the site itself. Initially, it began as a continuation of the mural painting within Cathedrals. It became a popular way to depict environments and contain them within museums when travel was not so easy and it therefore allowed even those less able to visit exotic places to almost have the same experience. 


I intend to create my own diorama to represent and depicts features within Richmond Park.

Horniman Museum

This morning when I got dressed and looked into the mirror how did I choose to express myself through what I was wearing?


Follow this link to read about an interesting exhibition which looks at how societies and groups within societies have dressed during different period of history. Some elements of historical dress are still visible today. There are a range of styles of dress across the world that adapt to the changing time and people within various societies.


We will always be affected by fashion and popular dress styles.


http://www.horniman.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/exhibition/the-body-adorned-dressing-london/exhibition-chapter/dressing-london

Quote for the Day!

“Our biological heritage allows us to delight in the intricacies of our surroundings and biodiversity. This ability can facilitate a creative interaction with our immediate surroundings.”                                                                                          ~ Arne Naess

Richie Sowa's Man made island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvn9l1pJ3-A
A man-made island by Richie Sowa, the length of a professional tennis court! He used fishnets, bootle, bamboo, plywood and many other material to create an island of his own by the sandy shore of Cancun!Sowa's determination is inspiring in itself! It is amazing how he brought to life his dream and is now living it!