The 4th Block : stitch

From these samples done by tutor, it's obvious that stitch is such a highly experimental specialism. The whole process is full of explorations of materials and technicals, which is quite free indeed. And this is the most attractive
 aspect of stitch to me as I'm always unsatisfied with only following the existed technics . 

These three samples are the first stage works. The reason why I chose felt was that  felt is rather  good for making structures. I basically chose hand stitch as my designs were quite 3D and needed to be shaped. 

At the second stage, I added other fabrics into felt layers in order to make sorts of combinations  of both texture and colour. This image is about strips of fabrics that have been cut off  when I did my work. 

The following samples come out as a whole series.   Except stitching fabrics together to make shapes, I pulled out threads in order to use the fabric edges, and I also used tubes as well as beads to make more creative decorations. 

Unit 1 reflective statement

     The first unit  basically consists of Rough Guide project and blog.
     First of all, we went to Brick Lane as a whole group to take a rough view about that area. I took some pictures about things that cached my eyes immediately as I saw them.  It's essential to show the characteristics of Brick Lane in my own way. So I shot objects that really attracted me, recording the feeling and aura that I felt. Thus I could select out the objects that would present my own personality. Based on the first visit, I went there on my own again and did further research about a few specific objects which had been chosen out.  As i was not familiar with Brick Lane at all, the process of doing research became a quit new experience to me. Despite any sort of descriptions or knowledge, I didi this research full engagement and thinking which led me to look for the details that I always missed in the past. And the result termed out that by having a specific aim, it's rather helpful to collect information. As for the application of the selected information, I'd like to use the mosaic series as an instance. After I taking a few pictures about a whole wall which had mosaic on it, I realized that the texture and colour are exactly what I  was interested in and looked for, therefore, I printed those pictures out and played with the sale and composition. I even cut some pieces off, trying to present a new effect.
    The other project was the blog. Honestly, this is a new way of learning I've never had. By finishing study tasks and recording learning experience, the blog provided me with a chance to keep evaluate my study process. Despite having lectures, I spent leisure time visiting museums, doing research and reading reference books. After that I pushed myself to think more and write down what I had thought out. It's indeed a good practice of time management and self-engagement. On the other hand, I've found out that I lacked for academic knowledge which made my blog not deep enough. To solve this problem I definitely need to read more in the future.

Winding and Wrapping work

The first stage of Winding&Wrapping
 on paper cards

here comes more thread

Winding&Wrapping is an extraordinarily interesting experiment, as it allows me to play with colours and materials. During the process, I kept trying new combinations of colours which were of course based on the colour theme I had already chosen. When I've done several pieces on paper card I started to think why not change the object that has been wrapped.

Winding and Wrapping on corns