Progression from Sketch to Final Piece
Original Sketch
Machete of Final Piece
- This helped me think about the construction of the individual 'lumps'.
- For this I used 2 circles of fabric, sewn together. This created quite a 2D shape, which isn't what I was envisioning.
Construction Sketches
- In my writing side of the module, I've touched on how recycling materials is so important.
- I do need to purchase the fabric from scratch for the result to look polished.
- At first I researched using a recycled material to stuff the balls. The options were shredded cardboard or biodegradable void fill kernels.
- This could have looked lumpy, and the cardboard may have been too heavy. The structure needs to look heavy, but be quite light to allow the wearer to be comfortable while being photographed.
- The ideal filler would be traditional cushion stuffing.
- So I thought about ways I could recycle in other ways.
- The obvious connection is that the balls, being padded, resemble cushions. So by adding a detachable strap, they can become cushions after their former life as a sculpture.
- The burdens become a comfort and a support. Encouraging them to be thought of in a positive way to counteract the negativity of the initial 'burdening'.
Making the shape of the 'balls' rounder is simplified by panels. Similar to a rugby ball, but with circular ends. I will experiment on a small scale how many panels are best. The larger the ball, the more panels that will be needed.
The painted patterns will sit better on a cylindrical shape.
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