Back to the Green

Having had so many problems with the FTX Cast resin and its cartridges, I decided to go back to printing using the FTX Green resin as I found it less problematic as well as not having any other cartridges of the Cast resin. The pendant was printed in parts and then cast.

 

The prints were successful it just needed to be invested and cast

 

After an 8 hour burnout, these were the results. it was a better cast than before however it was still horrible. Extremely frustrated that the casting isn't working out.

Bow Tie - Complete

 

Artist statement:

I decided to vary my research options on the Art Deco Period and instead of using the usual boring long – standing research methods, I opted for a much more enjoyable and relaxing technique.  I watched the movie, ‘The Great Gatsby’, which in my opinion, best captures, describe and portray the essence ofthis Art Deco Period.  This movie pays special attention to the flamboyant architecture, fashion and jewellery of this period.

Watching the movie for the second time, through the eyes of an Artist made me more aware of things I didn’t pay too much of attention to the first time around.  What really grabbed my attention this time around was that throughout the movie, there was the constant use of symmetrical geometric shapes in their architecture and clothes.  The bow tie was a major fashion accessory in men’s style during that period. It signified style, fashion and was also a symbol of status and wealth.

This inspired me to design a piece that was different but also spelt style, status and fashion.  The shape of my piece was inspired by a sculptural form which I created earlier in the year, towards my B-Tech.

Bow tie - Process

 

 

 

 

 

 



Using Rhino to create a template

I am now manufacturing my Art Deco piece by hand; using Rhino to map out and create a template of the parts that will be pierced and assembled. I am doing this because the pieces are due next week and I am unable to make my piece on Rhino as it will never be cast and couriered in time. 

Art Deco Bow Tie Drawing

Art Deco Reference

 

 

Gatsby's Idea

After having a look at the exciting pieces that everyone is busy making, I decided to scrap the bracelet idea. In need of inspiration, I decided to watch The Great Gatsby, whilst watching the movie I noticed that bow ties were really big part of men's fashion back then, during that art deco time period. This immediately gave me an idea to create a bow tie.

Art Deco Idea

These are quick sketches of  the bracelet that I want to manufacture for the Art Deco Exhibition.