#binary oppositions

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Binary Oppositions

As long as there are binary oppositions in our mind, our life will surely be bittersweet and accompanied by worry and joy.

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2D/3D Print Workshop; Formal/Informal

Using one of my binary opposition images, I took a section of the image and cut it out using a pen tool on illustrator. I didn’t have a plan on what I would create as my 3D piece so I experimented by printing out the same typographic text on card, to see if I could piece it together in a 3 dimensional way. Although I didn’t get to create a final outcome of this, I would like to pursue print as I enjoyed learning workshop skills.

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Drawing Workshop; Formal/Informal

 The final task; using the work I already did, I started to create a 3 dimensional outcome of the binary opposition image. This piece is currently still in progress and I am happy with the way it is turning out.

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Drawing Workshop; Formal/Informal

I also did a few short exercises to get me thinking, I was given a large blank paper and was told to create a 3D image by cutting the paper and taping parts together.

Further, I was given some copper wire which I used to try and create a word from one of my binary oppositions pictures. At first I struggled with the bending of the wire as I couldn’t create the shapes and 3D design I wanted, which was frustrating me. After spending a little more time on it I started to see similar lines between one of my drawings so became interested to see what I could turn it into. Even though it was not 3D as I initially hoped I still like the way each bend leads into a letter. The wire usage also reminded me of Sara Barkers work at the Ikon gallery. The way she uses large metal rods and bends them into shapes to create form and structure; similar to how I created bends to create letters within the wire. This was all to get me thinking about different shapes and cuts within the paper I could create and how the construction of the wire could resemble one of my binary words.

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Drawing Workshop; Formal/Informal

Using my binary opposition typography pictures, I made use of a view finder to crop out sections of the image/word to draw. I found drawing simple designs was much better as when I got to the next step, the bigger and bolder the letter of a word, the easier it was to cut and use different materials as part of the image. I enjoyed this as I could be free and interpret the drawings in any colours or shapes.

Also, the piece on the top right corner reminds me of Kurt Schwitter’s typographic collage work; how I have stacked/placed tape and paper to achieve different effects. Although he uses rubbish materials such as labels, bus tickets and bits of broken wood in his collages and constructions, I think that I have tried to attain the binary word by assembling it in a pretentious way. 

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Textile Workshop; stacked/freeform

Throughout this workshop I experimented with foil transfer and paper cut. 

I applied heat glue in a small area where I wanted the foil to transfer on to and placed the transferable foil on top. Although, the foil transfer didn't create the effect I wanted; I was still pleased with the turnout as it gave the piece a fresh way to be viewed. 

I also drew out a section of a window of one of my images and photocopied it to experiment to create different designs and textures. (Bottom image) I cut out parts of it and used it as a stencil while I kept the outline as I liked the way it looked. This piece I created was abrupt and unexpected as I did no planning ahead and instead, continued with what I'd created.

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ART 4106-Art & Design Practice 1

Binary Oppositions

Taking a series of photographs based on the B.O. words.  And based on these series of photographs, we’re going to explore various processes, mediums and materials during workshops in the following weeks using Binary Oppositions as a starting point. 

Timeless/Ephemeral

Both art and the building are exist forever, however, people around here are similar to passengers.  Old ones leave when the new ones appear.

Old building and the paper cup.

Electricity’s gone so quickly once has been turned on; at the same time, it’s been generated endlessly.

Future/Folklore

Rough/Smooth

The reflection of the mirror gives a fine texture of the opposite building unlike the brick wall.

Unravelled/Tied

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My Blog

Over the next few weeks, I will be uploading images that I've taken for a module of my art degree. These pictures will consist of binary oppositions where I will be discussing the process by which I have taken typography images and interpreted them in my own way. This is through the use of different workshop skills and designs where I will be displaying the progress I have made.