Open weave and mesh like materials have featured in much of my visual research so far, I am drawn to the repetitive structures and the possibility of playing with tension to distort the shape. I have decided that hand knotted nets would be a good technique to explore as they are relatively easy to create while being very versatile. I watched a number of youtube videos on the subject and have read some how-tos online and have come to the conclusion that a basic cargo net using an overhand knotting technique is the simplest to create. I will set up a grid to ensure uniformity and make the process easier. Once the net is complete I intend to play with the tension and ‘stretch’ created by the pattern of knots.
Abbie Lewis 