http://www.slideshare.net/F_S_St1pin0v1ch/principles-of-design-7887466
http://www.slideshare.net/F_S_St1pin0v1ch/edit_my_uploads
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Links to jewellery rendering sites
This one is very useful, it has links to other pages, such as a wikipedia demonstration on orthographic design.
http://www.jewelryrendering.com/assignments/gold-i
http://www.sarantos.com/designs.htm
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/gem-rendering.htm
LIKE! and DISLIKE! - General Design Crits 9 May
1. LIKE!
This sculpture by Eric Gill is lushly rounded, smooth and heavy. It is stylised in such a way a to create a largely curvilinear piece with no jagged edges and much full plumpness. I like it because of the softened edges of the form and because of the highly designed almost iconographic appearance of the two figures. The sculpture as a representation is not realistic or naturalistic and i find the cleanliness of the line in this case very appealing. The similarity of the two figures and their echoing of one another heightens the feeling of gentleness in this piece.
http://sharevirus.com/viewtopic.php?t=75858
2. DISLIKE!
This sculpture by Eric Gill is lushly rounded, smooth and heavy. It is stylised in such a way a to create a largely curvilinear piece with no jagged edges and much full plumpness. I like it because of the softened edges of the form and because of the highly designed almost iconographic appearance of the two figures. The sculpture as a representation is not realistic or naturalistic and i find the cleanliness of the line in this case very appealing. The similarity of the two figures and their echoing of one another heightens the feeling of gentleness in this piece.
http://sharevirus.com/viewtopic.php?t=758582. DISLIKE!
I don't particularly dislike this piece by Alberto Giacometti, it's just that I find the figures bloodless and full of pathos in comparison to the previous sculpture. Their ragged angular thinness, exaggerated by the elongation of their bodies and by their enormous heavy feet, make this figures seem sad to me. Not fleshy and smooth and full and round and warm, but boney and jagged and thin and cold. These figures are not slumbering in a companionable bliss but pacing restlessly, endlessly, dragging heavy feet through some seeming quagmire.
http://www.desordre.net/accessoires/peinture/giacometti.htm
http://www.desordre.net/accessoires/peinture/giacometti.htmLIKE! and DISLIKE! - Jewellery Design Crits - 9 May
1. LIKE!
What i like about this piece is its subtle colouring. I find the gentle tonal gradation from cream to black pleasing. Another thing i like is the repeated use of the slightly flattened diamond shape and it's gradual increase in size from top to bottom. The combination of these two elements of colour and proportion give the piece a visual weight and feeling of pendulousness. I like jewellery that has a justifiable heft to it, some body, or at least creates the illusion of weight. I think that the materials of the piece, woven glass seed beads and a matt silver sheperds hook, have been used to their advantage to make a simple and attractive piece of jewellery. The length of the piece flatters the delicate feminine line of the neck from earlobe to collar-bone. I find this piece although simple, quite elegant and sophisticated and classic. I feel that a woman of any age could wear this piece and have it look charming.
http://travelblog.portfoliocollection.com/Blog/10-Best-Gifts-to-Buy-in-South-Africa
2. DISLIKE!
I find these pieces, while bright, eye-catching and cheery, somewhat garish. I find the addition of the fringe of large dangling beads at the bottom lumpish and clumsy. I am not fond of the general shape and I think that it would be less flattering to the female form and more generally distracting. These earrings may be fun and look like sparkly sweets but that also makes them seem faddish, not classical, and reserved perhaps for quite young women.
http://www.weddingcometrue.com/beaded-earrings/
What i like about this piece is its subtle colouring. I find the gentle tonal gradation from cream to black pleasing. Another thing i like is the repeated use of the slightly flattened diamond shape and it's gradual increase in size from top to bottom. The combination of these two elements of colour and proportion give the piece a visual weight and feeling of pendulousness. I like jewellery that has a justifiable heft to it, some body, or at least creates the illusion of weight. I think that the materials of the piece, woven glass seed beads and a matt silver sheperds hook, have been used to their advantage to make a simple and attractive piece of jewellery. The length of the piece flatters the delicate feminine line of the neck from earlobe to collar-bone. I find this piece although simple, quite elegant and sophisticated and classic. I feel that a woman of any age could wear this piece and have it look charming.
http://travelblog.portfoliocollection.com/Blog/10-Best-Gifts-to-Buy-in-South-Africa2. DISLIKE!
I find these pieces, while bright, eye-catching and cheery, somewhat garish. I find the addition of the fringe of large dangling beads at the bottom lumpish and clumsy. I am not fond of the general shape and I think that it would be less flattering to the female form and more generally distracting. These earrings may be fun and look like sparkly sweets but that also makes them seem faddish, not classical, and reserved perhaps for quite young women.
http://www.weddingcometrue.com/beaded-earrings/Friday, April 15, 2011
LIKE! and DON'T! - General design crits - 18 April
WOMEN'S SHOES
1. LIKE!
I love these "twins" from Camper because they are sweet and quirky and funny and pretty. I also like that they are practical, which for me means: flat, comfortable, quick and easy to put on and take off, and are solid and well-made, without being boring, unfeminine or orthopedic looking. I like these shoes particularly because of their mismatched surface design, which, although different on each shoe shows a definite link between the two shoes making them unmistakable a pair. All of Camper's "Twins" shoes are in this way non-identical twins.
2. DON'T!
I don't like these stilettos, even though they are shiney and colourful and mismatched because they look so impractical and uncomfortable. High heels, and stilettos are an extreme case, are supposed to increase a woman's attractiveness by making her taller and changing her posture to emphasise her breasts and buttocks, but I find the whole idea barbaric and sexist, something akin to foot-binding. Wearing these kinds of heels has even been proved to be damaging to the physical body. I certainly wouldn't wish these shoes on anyone. I guess i'm just a Jesus-sandals, flat-shoes and tackies kind of girl.
1. LIKE!
I love these "twins" from Camper because they are sweet and quirky and funny and pretty. I also like that they are practical, which for me means: flat, comfortable, quick and easy to put on and take off, and are solid and well-made, without being boring, unfeminine or orthopedic looking. I like these shoes particularly because of their mismatched surface design, which, although different on each shoe shows a definite link between the two shoes making them unmistakable a pair. All of Camper's "Twins" shoes are in this way non-identical twins.
2. DON'T!
I don't like these stilettos, even though they are shiney and colourful and mismatched because they look so impractical and uncomfortable. High heels, and stilettos are an extreme case, are supposed to increase a woman's attractiveness by making her taller and changing her posture to emphasise her breasts and buttocks, but I find the whole idea barbaric and sexist, something akin to foot-binding. Wearing these kinds of heels has even been proved to be damaging to the physical body. I certainly wouldn't wish these shoes on anyone. I guess i'm just a Jesus-sandals, flat-shoes and tackies kind of girl.
LIKE! and DON'T! - Jewellery design crits - 18 April
RINGS FOR MEN
1. LIKE!
I like this piece because it doesn't play into steretypical constructs of masculinity. It is a clean, elegant piece which shows technical skill in both its design and its construction. Much of the jewellery designed for men today is quite square and clunky looking (big, heavy, chunky, mechanical). This ring is quite organic and soft in its lines and repetitive curves. It has a certain lightness to it without being flimsy. The plaiting on this ring also makes me think of the German art of hair jewellery, made as a commemorative keepsake after somebody in the family has died. The concept of jewellery made out of the hair of a loved one fascinates me and makes me at the same time a little uncomfortable.
2. DON'T!
I don't like this piece because, although it doesn't conform to the commonly found rectilinear design of rings made for men, I do find it clunky and unappealing. The texture that the ring has been imparted with is a bit tacky and is only emphasised by the fleur de lis placed on top. I don't like the gap at the bottom of the ring because it makes the thickness of the metal appear to be uneven on the right hand side of the gap. This piece is very beautifully finished and its construction shows the technical skill of the maker and that should be appreciated, but i still can't align myself with its design, it just isn't my style.
1. LIKE!
I like this piece because it doesn't play into steretypical constructs of masculinity. It is a clean, elegant piece which shows technical skill in both its design and its construction. Much of the jewellery designed for men today is quite square and clunky looking (big, heavy, chunky, mechanical). This ring is quite organic and soft in its lines and repetitive curves. It has a certain lightness to it without being flimsy. The plaiting on this ring also makes me think of the German art of hair jewellery, made as a commemorative keepsake after somebody in the family has died. The concept of jewellery made out of the hair of a loved one fascinates me and makes me at the same time a little uncomfortable.
http://weddingringcentre.net/wedding-rings/mens-wedding-ring-21/
2. DON'T!
I don't like this piece because, although it doesn't conform to the commonly found rectilinear design of rings made for men, I do find it clunky and unappealing. The texture that the ring has been imparted with is a bit tacky and is only emphasised by the fleur de lis placed on top. I don't like the gap at the bottom of the ring because it makes the thickness of the metal appear to be uneven on the right hand side of the gap. This piece is very beautifully finished and its construction shows the technical skill of the maker and that should be appreciated, but i still can't align myself with its design, it just isn't my style.
http://ringoblog.com/other-jewelry/celebrity-jewelry/brangelinas-ring/
Friday, March 25, 2011
YES! and NO! - General design crits - 28 March
1. YES!
http://www.furfin.com/lighting/2010/1/1/recycled-plastic-bottle-pendant-lighting-by-heath-nash.html
2. NO!
I don't like the Bright Woods collection from Gruppo Avanzini because i find it unattractive. It is constructed with bright resin bands between layers of wood and has a light on the inside of each piece. When the light is activated the furniture glows. I find the whole idea questionable. Why would i want glowing furniture? I wouldn't, specifically not in these amazingly garish colours. Why would I use wood, such a precious resource to make such large and lumpish impractical furniture? Additionally, I would like furniture for relaxing on to have a back support.
http://topofdesigns.com/modern-wood-furniture-that-shine-in-the-dark/
http://www.whitespace.bz/ws/web/forms/pulse/PulseMainArticle.aspx?id=492
I like these light fixtures by Heath Nash because of their artisitc use of recycled materials. I like the visual simplicity of the forms and the units making up the forms. I enjoy that they are colourful but not overwhelming, and that they are useful, practical objects made specifically to be ecologically friendly.
http://www.furfin.com/lighting/2010/1/1/recycled-plastic-bottle-pendant-lighting-by-heath-nash.html
2. NO!
I don't like the Bright Woods collection from Gruppo Avanzini because i find it unattractive. It is constructed with bright resin bands between layers of wood and has a light on the inside of each piece. When the light is activated the furniture glows. I find the whole idea questionable. Why would i want glowing furniture? I wouldn't, specifically not in these amazingly garish colours. Why would I use wood, such a precious resource to make such large and lumpish impractical furniture? Additionally, I would like furniture for relaxing on to have a back support.
http://topofdesigns.com/modern-wood-furniture-that-shine-in-the-dark/
http://www.whitespace.bz/ws/web/forms/pulse/PulseMainArticle.aspx?id=492
YES! and NO! - Jewellery design crits - 28 March
1. YES!
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/publicity/news-releases/2003/03_19%20_gold_award.html
2. NO!
http://dailyartmuse.com/2009/08/26/carol-gwizdak-precious-pods/
I like this two-part 18ct gold bracelet by Loughborough University lecturer David Poston because of it's innovative use of the metal. It is made from 0.3mm gold sheet, and was produced using a novel laser-welding technique.
I also enjoy the smooth look of the piece and the illusion that it's shape and bulk give of weightiness.
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/publicity/news-releases/2003/03_19%20_gold_award.html2. NO!
"My work focuses on ecological issues that draw on the visual and conceptual language of the natural world.
The notion of ‘preciousness’ or rather what we perceive as precious, is central. I question the values of contemporary society and our inclination towards self-interest, material worth and ostentation. We become preoccupied with the quest for possession, and in so doing we overlook the simple pleasures of life."
- Carol Gwizdak
I have to admit that I do find Carol's rings beautiful and I can identify with her philosophy. What I dislike about her work is that it is impractical to wear. The pod bracelet immediately below looks like it would be a nightmare in terms of getting tangled with people and clothes and things, and her rings are extremely delicate, being made from silver and actual seed heads (not stabilised or preserved in any way). Also, in spite of her maxim of anti-materialism, she does expect people to buy her pieces and possess them. She seems unaware of the irony of what she is saying she wants to achieve and the fact of having to make a living with her designs.
http://dailyartmuse.com/2009/08/26/carol-gwizdak-precious-pods/
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
YAY and NAY - General design crits - 11 March
1. YAY!
http://www.e-potpourri.com/index.php/2007/09/08/designer-dog-bags-and-puppy-purses-by-fuzzy-nation/
2. NAY!
I really like this hand-bag because of it's sense of whimsy and fun. I am a bit of a late bloomer when it comes to the womanly arts, and i bought my first actual handbag (i.e. not a backpack) when i was 23. I just can't align myself to the idea of a proper grown-up lady bag, so i would definitley go for this kind of joyful design over a more consevative design (although i wouldn't say no to a herme). I also love the tartan fabric because it makes me think of a lovely home-made, hand-crafted stuffed toy.
http://www.e-potpourri.com/index.php/2007/09/08/designer-dog-bags-and-puppy-purses-by-fuzzy-nation/
2. NAY!
I don't really like this Louis Vutton bag because these bags are very commonly found. I like designs that are a little more individual or quirky. I think that a Vutton bag is a sign of conformism and a desire to run with a pack. I find the bag's design conservative and a little stuffy.
http://www.sybarites.org/2006/08/louis-vuitton-lockit-horizontal-bag/
YAY and NAY - Jewellery Design Crit - 11 March
1. YAY!
I like this felted piece because i imagine that it is soft and comfortable on the skin. It seems to me to be a piece designed by a person aware of the sensitivity of the human body and mind. It speaks of our craving for comfort, warmth and security.
I also like the jazzy bright colours, and the fact that it is made out natural fibre appeals to me, as i prefer to wear non-synthetic materials if i can. This fact makes the piece impractical, however, if you're looking for a piece to wear all the time. Felt, being made from animal hair, should not be wet on a regular basis, in the bath say, or the shower, as that kind of treatment would damage the fibre in the long run. This material may also become dirty and grubby.
http://red2white.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/things-handmade-long-ago/
2. NAY!
http://www.kara-expo.com/concours-votes_en.html
I like this felted piece because i imagine that it is soft and comfortable on the skin. It seems to me to be a piece designed by a person aware of the sensitivity of the human body and mind. It speaks of our craving for comfort, warmth and security.
I also like the jazzy bright colours, and the fact that it is made out natural fibre appeals to me, as i prefer to wear non-synthetic materials if i can. This fact makes the piece impractical, however, if you're looking for a piece to wear all the time. Felt, being made from animal hair, should not be wet on a regular basis, in the bath say, or the shower, as that kind of treatment would damage the fibre in the long run. This material may also become dirty and grubby.
http://red2white.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/things-handmade-long-ago/
2. NAY!
I don't like this plastic piece because it looks to me as though it would be uncomfortable. Plastic is light and very versatile, and a magical medium in terms of the range of colours it can be imparted with, but in spite of this i don't really like it because i don't enjoy the feel of plastic on my skin. This neck piece seems additionally to be cumbersome in terms of it's bulkiness, although the sheer size of the piece does flatter the feminine elegance of the model's throat and neck.
http://www.kara-expo.com/concours-votes_en.htmlArtist Statement
At the moment i love buildings. I like their structural nature and sculptural forms. I find their mechanical and yet sometimes reminiscently organic lines intriguing. I see a parallel between buidings which sit on the skin of the earth and jewellery which sits next to our skin. The earth supports architectural structures the way our bodies support our adornments. I want to make jewellery that sits well on the body, that takes account of the form of the body on which the jewellery stands. I like the forms that architectural design produces, from ancient to contemporary. I am drawn to a building's 3-Dimensionality, it's ability to hold things within it, people and objects, and our lives. I like the idea of making tiny worlds for exploring, little buildings and city scapes. Imagine all the tiny people and their stories, their everyday lives.
Here are a few pictures of structures i find inspiring:
Here are a few pictures of structures i find inspiring:
Akshardham Temple - South Delhi
Paris headquarters of packaging manufacturer Marchesini France by Parisian architects LAN Architecture
Swoosh Pavilion at Association of Architecture in London
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