11am 2D Workshop: Lucy Mckinlay (1st February 2018)
In terms of the construction workshop and some thoughts arising from this in terms of our installation, we may need to reconsider our scaling and design of our final product as I feel we underestimated the sizing, space and complexity of our initial design as we wanted to go with large scale box in order to stick with keeping in with an immersive enclosed environment.
During the workshop we were shown how to use various tools in putting together smaller and bigger installations, such as plinths and a large scale box installation. We also were directed in terms of health and safety, codes of conduct, building and dismantling, considerations in the gallery space, and painting our installation.
In terms of painting our installation (box) I feel we have to consider the use of colour as painting on the wall in the colour such a red could present more work in terms of making and taking down, as it would need to be returned to it’s initial state, as also have to think in terms of time scale and simplifying our outward design and branding. It was noted it would be more beneficial to paint onto external chip board as this won’t need to be returned to it’s initial state (white).
We also have to consider now sizing and scale of our box / installation as it was noted during the workshop it is at least 4 / 5 man job, in terms of putting it together, and supporting each part of the construction simultaneously, and I feel it is a possibility we may have to reduce the size of our box in order to allow for more time for other aspects and to be realistic in terms of actually building this as a group.
As we wanted a top to our box, and initially we thought to go with chip board also, it was noted to use fabric and wrap this around wood and attach this to the top in order to create an enclosed roof.
I feel we also now need to consider technical aspects, and holes in the box form, that will allows us to feed electrical wires through in a way that is not hazarderdous and will be as a simple as possible.
3D WALL CONSTRUCTION / BOX CONSTRUCTION DESIGN:
by Lucy Mckinlay
Written by Lucy Mckinlay
3:30PM Construction Workshop: Chee Yen Wang
1st February 2018
Going to the construction workshop made me realise a few things. First of all, I now have a general idea of the working process in regards to building and craftsmanship. Before, I was very confused and could not grasp how to build a box nor a chair for example. At the workshop, the technician opened my eyes to the various possibilities you have when creating something from scratch. I learned that wooden poles are there to support the structure. In the pictures below, you can see what I have created with three other people. We used planks to create a desk, attaching it with screws and a wooden pole. This was the general idea of creating a stable construction. As you can also see, the desk can stand on its feet (planks), and I was able to even sit down on it. We also added a wooden pole across the top desk and more towards the bottom of the construction in order to keep the legs separated and more stable.
Photos by Chee Yen Wang, 1st February 2018.
Secondly, I was made aware of the health and safety measures, and what to consider when creating a construction. It has to be stable and safe. This workshop allowed me to have a better understanding of the working methods, and it will be really helpful for our actual installation. Besides, now I can think more about the design of our box in its technical terms.
My first attempt constructing with different materials , plywood, MDF , cork plastic , using different hand tools . Loved getting my hands on drills , rivets , shouldering irons .
