Mona Hatoum

 Prayer Mat

In this piece of work, Hatoum has pressed nickel plated brass pins into a mat. The work is intriguing because the shape and textural quality appears different from different angles and distances. From a further distance, the plan view of the work appears solid, however close up, the spacing becomes more evident. Viewing the work from side view, gives the work more depth.

I want my work to appear different from a range of angles through experimenting with layering and shape. The Fabric Workshop and Museum, (2011), Prayer Market [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org/Image.aspx?Id=1d482b1e-3ae7-472c-bd85-21c7c21e363f&Width=445 [Accessed 26 August 14].

Impenetrable

Fatoum has utilised barb wire as her main material in this piece. The effect of repeating a simple lined form is so delicate and breath-taking.  The lined cube that the bare wire has formed almost appears as if it’s vanishing. I really want to create a piece that is subtle yet eye catching. I’ll experiment with creating this result through repetition and symmetry.MORFAE: the shape of things, (2014), Impenetrable [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.morfae.com/0973-mona-hatoum/ [Accessed 26 August 14].

Light Sentence 

In this work, wire-mesh lockers are illuminated with a slow moving motorized light bulb. The silhouettes created by the light penetration in this piece exaggerates the shapes and structure of this piece. The silhouettes against the walls reinforces that the space surrounding the piece is a part of the  installation.

I want to experiment shining light in negative areas in my project. When hanging my 100 pieces of polyester, I want to space them apart in order to allow a clear passage for light. Taswir Projects, (2009), Light Sentence [ONLINE]. Available at:https://www.flickr.com/photos/taswirprojects/7041643461/ [Accessed 26 August 14].

Carl Andre

Carl Andre is a minimalist artist who focuses on order through symmetry, layout and repetition. As inspiration to my arrangements, I want to analyse the layout he uses to display his work.

In his work 'Carbon Copper Triads' his cubes have been arranged so they run parallel with the timber flooring. I want to experiment with placing my collection so it aligns with the surrounding environment. This piece has encouraged me to think about how my collection can fit within different environments.

The placement of two materials has given me the thought that the materials don’t have to touch to interact. The materials could be connected through symmetry of alignment.

We Find Wildness, (2012), Carbon Copper Triads [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.we-find-wildness.com/2012/01/carl-andre-44-carbon-copper-triads/ [Accessed 22 August 14].

In 'Spatial Specificity' Andre has presented a simple form in a very effective manner, through the use of placement and lighting. The cubes have been placed in a grid layout, which is direct and bold. The lighting highlights the solidity of the cube. In my presentation of my 100 pieces of polyester paper, I want to emphasize a specific quality such as the texture, colour or the transparency of the paper through the use of light.

Wahoo Art, (2011), Spatial Specificity [ONLINE]. Available at: http://en.wahooart.com/@@/8XXR4D-Carl-Andre-Spatial-Specificity [Accessed 22 August 14].