Exploring the idea of moving image/projection

I have discussed before about how I wish to present my final pieces as an interactive performance. My current imagery is very static and gives more commentary than interactivity. I would like the audience to experience the images as i did as a child, in awe of this wonderful life abroad that my Grandparents had. I had thought about making an animation, however I have realised this may be very risky considering in my level 5 animation, I didn't use drawn animation. It was suggested in a group tutorial that I should look at making GIFs that have small sound clips attached to them to create an atmosphere. The following video was also suggested to me to watch....



B E A U T Y - dir. Rino Stefano Tagliafierro from Rino Stefano Tagliafierro on Vimeo.

The slight movement in each of these images creates the illusion that the paintings are alive. This of course brings a completely different outlook to each image. Also I noticed, Tagliafierro was able to make additions to paintings giving them genres and creating atmospheres most likely experienced in the cinema.

Line Quality in 1950s Illustration

Research trip to Brighton

As set out in my learning agreement, I stated that I would visit Brighton to visit places that my grandparents would have socialised and worked before they emigrated. On the visit, I only made a couple of visits, including to the corn exchange, the beach ect. Unfortunately, the Brighton Pavillion was closed, therefore I will make a second trip in the near future.

On this trip I was lucky enough to be given a private tour around the corn exchange. I was taken to the main hall where my grandparents would have danced and shown different original interiors that would have been there in the 1950s. I'd like to arrange a second trip to the corn exchange, as there was an event being set up in the middle of the main hall. Therefore I was unable to get a full image. I'd also like to collect some more photographs from my grandparents of them at the corn exchange to compare the time and start drawing them in the location. Here are some images from the day:

Other images from brighton....Inspiration:

Artist Inspiration

A recent lecture called 'Is it Art?' from Visiting Lecturer, Marcus Oakley, introduced me to a few illustrators that I think will be very usual for this project...

Andreas Samuelsson- I am particularly drawn to the 3D illustration of this Swedish illustrator. He is predominantly a 2D illustrator and his work can be very flat and graphic. He has demonstrated how flat illustration can still be translated into tactile mediums and still retain their visual quality. I think there is a naive quality to this 3D work, and I find it difficult to see its significance as it has not photographed with much context. I'd like to aim to have a collection of objects that when placed together can address a joint message to an audience.

Nathaniel Russell is an illustrator part of the collective Nous Vous. I am interested in his use of both painted objects and wall murals in his work. He tends to work with a simple shapes and paint back into them. These objects are often in reflection of everyday life, therefore are accessible to a wide audience. I admire this, and it has made me consider how i could make my own work appropriate for all ages, gender ect. I like also how in his images you can see the context and scale of each piece in relation to the space- in each image the location of the image adds to the performance of the piece, making it more either more or less interactive with its audience.

Nicolas Burrows' work caught my attention due to the bold shapes he uses ands textural colours. He has a similar retro feel to graphic images you see in the 1950s. 

Matthew Hodson- His line work is really interesting and when he applies colour it is well considered and often reflects on his general line work. I'd like to look further into certain colours I can attach to each place my grandparents lived in. This will make it easier for the audience to recognise each place without much thought or further research. I don't want my audience to be confused.

William Edmonds- His work demonstrates how line and selected colour can emotionally affect an audience. For me, the pastel hue colours and the way in which it has been applied expressly make me reminiscent of being on holiday and dancing. It also makes me think my images don't need to be as fussy- I always worry that my work looks unfinished when i use ink. perhaps more expressive work, and careful consideration on line may be intriguing to explore and develop.

He has also transferred his work into 3D art work in the form of pottery-  (in this case drinking cups see below). This forms a direct contact between audience and object. Even though it still remains a piece of artwork, there is that understanding of the shape of the object as a useable item.