Expanded painting

Completed paintings on plaster surfaces, cast from everyday objects.

Taking the forms from everyday objects keeps in line with Lefebvre's theory of the everyday. To take this further I intend to take forms my own art materials. Perhaps even sections of the space I work in to show how COVID-19 has impacted my work. I keep mentioning the restrictive parts of it which is true, however I believe these pieces are very successful and not too difficult to achieve within my home. So maybe that contradicts the point? Which gives me something to think about as I continue this process. Although, I believe sticking to these particular objects maintains the narrative of this project. Which was how the impact of the virus has impacted my practice.

I see potential in moving forward with this process. I have visualised in my head that it would maybe be presented along with the finger paintings. Which was the same method I used to to add colour here. Continuing to use these colours I believe keeps this series linked with the rest of the module.

As I move forward with this comparisons with other artists will start to emerge. As this is the beginning of a new process I think these will become more apparent. As for now, I struggled to narrow these down. I'm confident that as I continue with this method it will solidify the answer to my original question.

In going forward I will continue to create more of these plaster surfaces and find other surfaces to paint on. Perhaps everyday objects themselves.

Paper casts

Original paper casts before they were covered with plaster.

Creating a surface - expanded painting.

I was feeling quite successful after my last finger painting series. To ensure my work showcases my research. I decided to use the everyday from Lefebvre as my influence. Using everyday objects as a means to paint on. Creating paper casts of everyday objects around my house. Then submerged into plaster

1st image - lamp

2nd image - tub of acrylic paint

3rd image - empty soft drink can

This was a process I learned in my 3rd year of the course. I had previously used fabric and plaster that created very similar shapes to these. And the module had focused primarily on my dogs to the Necropolis. That first unit was definitely the seed that grew into this research project.

Plaster surfaces ready to be painted on.

Examples completed December 2019, for 3rd year module. Cotton, wire, plaster.

I enjoyed this process a lot last year so it was good for it to come full circle. I didn't add colour to those finals because I liked the plaster's natural finish. However for my current pieces, I plan to use the same finger painting method as my last series onto them. I believe they'll be quite a strong series with colour added.

I was originally just using everyday, what might usually be uninteresting objects. However, when I was using the tub of acrylic. I thought that really represents the virus restrictions on my practice. Using my materials as the everyday objects, both shows the relation of my work to the Lefebvre's everyday as well as the impact of lockdown on my work as an artist. Which was the lack of studios, full range of materials, workshops, etc.