Foundation Course
For this section I have explored various sources of media and materials. While being on the Foundation Course I have taken advantage of different opportunities to incorporate in to my ceramic specialism, I have explored a Lino Cut project which will be exhibited in Hull College and some donations to the college and charity based learning which have created possibilities for exhibiting work over the 3 years which I have been at this college.
I have also explored ceramic hand building and glass work within the ceramics taster, this involved basing my theme around drugs and drug use, with no links to myself, but I wanted to outline the breakdown of the body through taking drugs.
I have also documented my trees during the end of my assessment to show the order in which the trees will be ordered in my exhibition. Throughout the Foundation Course I have explored various drawing techniques such as Life Drawing and Perspectives, this encouraged me to explore drawing techniques as I have not been able to draw well in the past but having come on to the Foundation Course it has opened many doors and possibilities for my future experiences.
The Lino Cut Print I explored through observation work linking to my first project within the ceramic specialism which was themed around the ‘Wild’ and ‘Tamed’ to show the exploration of coast and flowers.
I have gained various skills over the 4 tasters, these being Photography, Fine Art, Ceramics and Illustration, combining a more handmade feel but also commercial within the different areas of focusing around my much loved abstract style.
London 2013 introduced my exploration into various artists, exhibitions and galleries, involving different styles and educational techniques. I saw many artists work which have influenced me over my Foundation Course and Specialism. Whilst visiting London the busy atmosphere and how the galleries had been set out was a good influence for me and gave it that artisan feel.