First week of Workshop 3- The first week was a little daunting, but exciting as well, as I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The workshop ended up being really interesting, with The tutors going over the lesson plan and the expectations of the workshop, before we did a quick drawing exercise, which i thought i struggled in a bit as I'm not e very strong drawer (yet!), However I got some really helpful feedback, which I appreciated. The end of the workshop was spent listening to information on various architects and artists and their work and style. I particularly enjoyed the presentation, as I really liked the meanings behind the various works and the really different ways that they were portrayed.
For the second studio, we had to construct a model as a 3D response to one of four texts, which were given, using only white 2mil thick mountboard. I had a little bit of difficulty comprehending a lot of the text, however I chose to do 'The Fold', and went with the idea of being constructed of a lot of things, and the idea that life is a journey and we're constantly growing and being 'imprinted on by our experiences and memories. I liked my idea, however I wasn't entirely happy with how my model turned out. I was a little bit rushed for time to finish it off at the end of studio, however I still think I preferred my idea to my execution. I got some positive feedback however, and it gave me a little bit of confidence, as I'm not used to being overly creative.
For the third studio, we had to do a site visit, anywhere between Hyde Park and Circular Quay, and write a 250 word response about our experience, do an A2 collage and then extend our experience into a 3D model, using any material of our choosing. I had difficulty finding the time to actually visit the city, so I ended up waking up at 5.30 one morning and going before uni. It was extremely cold, however I really enjoyed it. I'm unfamiliar with the city as I have just moved back to NSW so I decided to visit Hyde Park and really throw myself into the unknown. I decided to focus on the trees I could see everywhere as soon as I left the train station, something I found really odd but comforting amongst all the tall buildings. The trees seemed a little bit out of place between all the buildings and construction, a little bit like me, and they made the city seem slightly friendlier. I didn't mind my model, as I thought it accurately represented my experience and thoughts, and I used a variety of different materials, however I received some critical feedback that it was too literal, and I needed to be a little bit more creative in representing my ideas. I could completely understand what they were saying, however I knew it would be a hard thing to achieve, as I struggle to be abstract. Nevertheless I took it on board and kept in mind for the final workshop.
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My A2 Collage |
For the final week of the workshop, we were asked to reflect on our entire workshop experience and construct a 3D model using balsa wood, also exploring the properties on balsa wood in the process and accompanying it with a poster. I found this model challenging, and I represented each of the workshops in my model. Ultimately, I combined the poster and the model together, and went for a minimalist approach, attempting to portray that the studio may have seemed difficult at first but once you took the first step in completing the tasks, it wasn't as difficult as first thought. However, as you went along completing the tasks, there were little difficulties and obstacles along the way, many unexpected, that could lead you astray, and that you were continually learning. Again, I felt that my idea was a lot stronger than my model, which I received in my feedback, as well as again being too literal with my ideas.
Overall, I did enjoy the Workshop, however it was definitely not easy, and I did struggle with the creative aspects. I appreciated all the feedback however, and definitely feel that I learnt something.
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