This week was the first week of the Final Major Project. After introducing the project with a presentation, it was up to us to find a starting point through research and contextual reference. I looked over a number of books including Sculpture Today (Collins, 2007) and Raw+Material=Art (Manco, 2012) before taking to the internet for inspiration. As usual Pinterest was my first stop.
My Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/abbie020896/
I knew that I wanted to create something sculptural, I also assumed that textiles would feature in some capacity. While researching I came across the work of Ruth Asawa, who creates large wire mesh sculptures, focusing on form and transparency. I was drawn to the fluid organic shapes and the way that her pieces hung seemingly without weight.
I also came across Susan Baellor-Snyder, an American artist who uses manila rope to make woven, tangled wall hangings. Alisa Dworsky creates installations using nets, focusing on tension and counterweight as a theme. Finally, Andrew Kudless who uses fabric casting as a sculptural technique. I also felt that Eva Hesse would be a relevant artist reference, specifically her textile based works.
Abbie Lewis 