Artist: Designer Maker
I think I have finally worked out how am I working this thing out. I began to work under the concept of Sustainability. I have narrowed down a lot. I want my work to reflect a Re-Use, Reduce, Re-cycle principle (part of being sustainable). I kept thinking that I wanted my objects to look professional, … Continue reading Degree plan
As a material, I think cement is nice. I like that it is strong and relatively plain but when polished can look quite beautiful. In this sense I think that because it is so plain, it gives room for making; it is almost a empty canvas. On the other hand, if we look at the … Continue reading Casting cement vessels
Here is a re-cap through images of some of the many tests I did for the recycled glass. I would still like to keep testing until achieving a flat sheet of recycled glass that could then be worked as a regular sheet of new glass. Continue reading Different stages of glass
I like cement as a material. If well it is not a sustainable material (in terms of the energy needed to produce it, process it and then get rid of it), it is a very durable material and I also would like to explore being able to work it in a very delicate manner. Talking … Continue reading Cement Practice
Coming back from the holidays was a shock. I came back to find that the cement had cracked (due to contracting) and it had al so pulled the glass with it. I liked how the last glass tiles came out. I do think they are really thick, but I like the fact they are quite … Continue reading Recycling Recycled
Last year in Venice, I began my research for the writing of the paper. I thought that was relatively early, because I know I have trouble concentrating or committing to one project. I also knew this third year was going to be hectic and full of work. I was not wrong. The research part of … Continue reading Dissertation – PDP
Here are some Artists and companies I looked at for inspiration, and motivation. I found Mikiya Kobayashi through a book in the library and looked into him because I really liked his work. I found the texture in his work and the simplicity of the forms really beautiful. I also looked at websites like Houzz for … Continue reading Artist Research
