Week 3 Rule based art 27/09/11

We were each given a different shape that we had to  transform using a set of three rules . My shape was a triangle and  used three rules. 1.Add either a square, circle or triangle 2.Remove a semi circle, triangle or square 3. Make a fold.

Step by step the shape became more and more interesting. From this we folded them according to the rules on a much larger scale to create interesting shapes to put on the stand.

Week 2, 20/09/11 - Making patterns on the stand

We started by loosely wrapping the mannequin in paper and then binding with sellotape, ensuring  it was tight and fit to every curve. Then  we worked together to create style lines, taking into account where seams were needed.

This design didn't work . The cut out sections weren't going to line up correctly in relation to the seams.

On our second attempt we decided to take a completely different approach, we kept the high neckline and the back dip as these were details about the shape we liked.

We simplified the shapes as with 4 of us with the pens we got slightly carried away.

We cut the main pieces out then inserted darts so they would lie flat . We drew around these pieces on dot and cross paper allowing a seam allowance.

We then re made the shape...

 

We then rearranged the pattern pieces to put together completely different look to the original shape. Using both the pieces from the plain paper and the sellotape wrapped pieces to create variations of shapes and textures.

From this we created pieces that looked almost like petals.

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