WORKSHOP 3!:
The next task was to.....

I achieved this shape by cutting individual circles, scoring a smaller circle in the centre and then making a cut to the centre of the circle to enable the shape to curve inwards; Making a total of 11 of these, I created a ball. I aim to create more of these 3D balls, larger and smaller in scale and have them hanging from a height.

Following the same technique, I decided to make smaller circles and use coloured paper- because the circles were smaller, I had to make a lot more to create the 3D ball.

Although I like this technique, I feel the finished product always seems to look untidy and unfinished. I want to make another 3D shape similar to this in respect to the circular shape, but using a different technique. Looking at examples of architecture and existing designs will help. Once I have made these 3D objects, I still wish to produce at least 3 or 4, all different sizes and hang them.

Jen Shark:

I love the use of bright colours in her work; the use of repetitive shapes and lines create illusional effects in some pieces. Shark's work reminds me of the artist 'Bridget Riley' who also uses geometric patterns and similar colours.

Taking inspiration from Jen Spark's work, I have experimented using similar shades of coloured paper. 

The technique I used was quite a long process; I created 30 of these 3D shapes, it was very hard trying to keep the shapes together as I didn't use an glue or tape, so it fell apart on many occasions!.

I started to make each shape with a 14cm by 14cm square of coloured paper and followed a Origami technique I had come across while browsing on the internet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kr0Og_HR7Q

I find this  very effective technique however, I want to explore more natural looking shapes and perhaps using colours that are more neutral......

Paper Engineering- Task 1

'Paper Engineering' was a subject quite new to me, especially the 3D aspect. However, I was very open minded and when Richard Sweeney introduced himself and his spectacular work, I was inspired and eager to give it a go myself.

With the themed topic 'Repeat', I have firstly experimented with a single sheet of paper, exploring as many different ways of folding and cutting shapes as I could. Messing around with the paper like this was a good starting point as it enabled me to figure out what shapes and techniques I could discover myself through exploration and imagination.

FIRST WORKSHOP: 

I decided to cut a series of strips along the paper, firstly cutting to the end of the paper, then gradually cutting further down, cutting a little slit above each strip, each one was then curled back and tucked into the cut slits.

The large hoops gradually get small which looks quite effective, especially when viewing through the 'tunnel' like in this photo below.

I then decided to develop this shape further by cutting more strips and adding the loops on the other side using the same technique.

 Adding this simple technique to the other side, it looks more complex. The use of lighting enables you to really appreciate the large number delicate hoops used. I really like the use of shadows in this photo below. I want to try and create more complicated shapes as the ones I have produced are very simple and are very far from the standards of Richard Sweeney's work!

After making these shapes, they have similar characteristics as waves, or shells; below are some secondary images I have researched to develop this idea further, it will hopefully give me some inspiration to create some new shapes!

To achieve this shell look, I have began to experiment using folds making a concertina.

I experimented and designed a few ideas in my sketchbook, exploring this 'shell' theme.

I produced this idea, which is a series of strips of paper, attached with pins at the top and bottom which enabled the shape to twist into many forms.

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SECOND WORKSHOP:

Another task was to cut a series of lines on a piece of paper and then produce our own individual shapes.

Here I decided to make folds on each single strip of paper, make the folds go up and gradually down each time to form a zig-zag effect.

Then with the same technique, I decided to then make the folds at random which produced a interesting outcome, the folds create the strips of paper to almost represent piano keys.

I want to explore these techniques further to create a more 3D effect also explore the photography aspects, particularly using different lighting to create dramatic shadows and affects.

With the theme 'line' and use of cut out strips I had been using, I decided to develop this idea more. Using a single piece of paper, I cut a series of strips down the centre of the paper (not cutting to the edge). I made each line a different length. The make a fold down the centre I pulled the individual strips up to create triangle shapes.