I took part in the Show and Tell event, introducing my FMP to my fellow cohorts and explaining my work's context and reasoning. Very useful and informative.
Supervision Meeting No 4
Date of Supervision Meeting
01.12.20
Start time of Meeting
12 Noon
Length of Meeting in minutes
30
Meeting Notes & Action Points
I showed Wendy some experimentation I had been undertaking with masks. Wendy commented that the more sophisticated representations created within Photoshop are perhaps more successful. It would be a good idea to explore this further rather than the paper mache mask I have been developing.
Date of Next Proposed Meeting
03.02.21
Analysing the mask
I had an idea to reassess what a mask is and what it does. I started by dividing the face in to different zones, my idea was to cut these zones and mount them on a base to create a 3D effect. I liked the idea of rotating the masks until they formed the face. I did a rough model using wooden dowel with the picture mounted on board and a base mask to fix to. It’s proving very difficult and Im not sure if it’s possible other than using a computer generated model. I will chat with Wendy in my next meeting to see if its worth pursuing. If the concept worked it would be a good way of transferring the still image to video to display in a gallery.
Dividing the image
How the forms interact
Colour Zone
Colour Zone 2
Many facets
3D Mask Experiment
Mask Part 2
Exploring different methods of mask making, I decided to experiment with plaster bandage. This would allow me to build up the face rather than rely on the original contours of the base. I want to create texture and then paste images on to the surface of the dried plaster. My initial trial has proved problematic as the base masks gets too wet and if the plaster is laid too thickly its produces undesired results. I intend to try again using thinner layers and will swap the cardboard base for something more robust. I am also going to experiment with modelling clay.
Plaster Mask Making
Letters
As described in my RPP, I have decided to write letters to my parents asking question I was unable to ask when they were alive. I want to consider my relationship and write a memoire to them. My first two letters describe their deaths and the things I was unable to say at the time. Why did they both die alone despite our attentiveness at their time of need. Does everyone have regret? The letter is intentionally blurred until the project is complete.
Letter to my Mother
Masks
I have been experimenting with the construction of face masks to represent members of my family. My intention is not to accurately depict them, but rather describe how I felt about each individual. I have already documented that my relationship with my siblings is troubled and this gave me the opportunity to express this. My first attempt involved using blank paper masks which I glued ripped photographs to the base. Ripping the photographs provided the opportunity to manipulate the image in a way that I felt better suited my memory. The six masks I produced using this method, included two of my mother, with the intention of symbolising the two sides of her character.
My Mother Mask - Two sides
Despite the simplistic technique, I believe the masks have been successful as a first attempt. They are to be used in conjunction with the letters I am writing to my parents
Supervision Meeting No3
Date of Supervision Meeting
10 November 2020
Start time of Meeting
12.00 Noon
Length of Meeting in minutes
30 mins
Meeting Notes & Action Points
My meeting today was very positive and allayed any concerns I had. We discussed the masks I had produced using the technique of ripping photos, and agreed it was successful. There are reminiscent of death masks. Wendy asked me to look at Maud Sulter and Hew Locke to explore different approaches. I was asked to produce a number of masks and letters for the next meeting. I also agreed to take part in the Show and Tell meeting in December.
Date of Next Proposed Meeting
1 December 2020
Supervision Meeting No2
Date of Supervision Meeting
20th October 2020
Start time of Meeting
12.00 non
Length of Meeting in minutes
30
Meeting Notes & Action Points
My tutorial this week discussed the outcome of my research proposal, which was received with positive comments and achieved 69%. I was very pleased and looked forward to pursuing my ideas. I discussed the idea of writing letters to my parents, exploring the concept of asking questions of my parents. Questions I wish I could ask now. Wendy liked this idea and said this could make up a major part of my FMP. I have been asked to produce work which can be discussed at the next meeting.
Date of Next Proposed Meeting
10th November 2020