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.
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