For this sample I was thinking about elements of control and looking at what is “natural”. I was also thinking about using a more abstract/free flowing methods of painting with more rigid or restrictive elements would be an interesting contrast. With both of the videos below, there is an element of control that is lost to the test being done, which I think produced interesting results.
Kyung Hwa pointed out that, even though it is a natural element, the tree is still somewhat rigid, and it may be interesting to capture more encompassing shapes. She also pointed out that by deconstructing the corset and painting it in such a free form way, I’m almost killing the idea of what a corset is– and this is something I could amplify in the next project. In this way the corset is almost taking on a new identity or having a rebirth that is the exact opposite of its original purpose. This gave me a lot of ideas about how I may move forward to create a more “final” piece.
She also said something similar to Julian, which really interested me. They were both interested in the spaces in between the corset patterns when I placed it out flat and deconstructed. Julian also talked a lot about exploded views of things, which would be super interesting with a corset. There are so many intricate pieces. Something me and Kaelan were discussing was the element of craft and education in fashion and making, which could be shown through this type of model. All of these elements are related, and I’m not exactly sure how I would do it yet, but it would be interesting to have visuals which reference these ideas in the final piece.
Samantha's RCA Process 