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dark-matter in the making - 16 apr 12
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new website - 15 apr 12 Every time I make any changes to this website, in fact, probably even before that stage, probably when I first think about making changes, the questions about what graphic approach better suits the identity of my jewellery work come crashing. I don’t think this is so much because of how I should try to transfer the aesthetic values that inform the work I make, but because the nature of websites make it necessary to create a cohesive way of telling the story of so many different projects, with such different intentions and values.However I do feel that with every change I come closer to a representation of my aesthetic values in a graphic platform. This new skin, which I have completed today, will most certainly change in the future. I secretly hope that by putting so much effort into improving the website I come closer to a greater understanding of my values of beauty and balance. |
filtering my words, understanding my words - continued 28 feb 12 embroidery - inspiration / textures / scarringpoetic - basis for how I communicate about my work and the context of the work (catalogue, website, etc.) Personification - not just jewellery, but something greater / the way I talk and write about my work, as well as the materials and specific shapes i.e. "the sun opened its sleepy eyes and smiled down on earth as a new day begun" movement - the work has hinges and jump rings that allow it to move / it contours round the body and moves with it / static vs. moving honesty - I must always communicate in an honest way, be as honest as possible with the work and also my words, with what I say courageous/brave - I have to always act/work/write with courage and bravery, only that way can my work ever be strong and unafraid. |
filtering my words, understanding my words 27 feb 12 After reading back what i wrote, this is what i am left with: Memories - past ideas, past materials and techniqueslandscape - my aesthetic language and repertoire elegance - all my work must be elegant body - my work in for the body, it complements it sculptural - fully 3d detail - all elements are ornate and decorated, no surface is forgotten narrative - imply a story, my work talks about my identity, about emotions emotional - basis for the work. Look straight at the viewer, has substance generosity - I must be generous with my work, with what I write powerful - does not shy away identity - unfolds who I am as a jeweller beautiful - it presents my ideals of beauty careful - details are considered; don't use bought findings figurative - juxtaposes unfamiliar elements (surrealism) makes use of recognisable elements technical - new technologies (3d printing) new stone settings, new materials, etc. layered - multiple meanings; elements are super-imposed on top of each other complex - put together in complex ways/systems; multiple materials/techniques profuse - a lot of information (multiple materials and ,techniques) overwhelming - big work / long necklaces / excess climactic - big work / long necklaces / excess |
The human condition 11 feb 12 I am not at this stage where I ask myself what is this that I often call "the human condition"? After saying it a few times I started wondering about it's actual meaning. I'm still riddled! However I did have a fantastic idea on how to arrive at some sort of solution/conclusion. I'm going to analyse/write about works by different people and try to explain to myself why is it that I think they are related to this idea of human condition. |
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