Unit X, Post 3, Reflection

Initial Drawing

Initial Drawing

Initial drawings without colour

A Final Print 

During the last few weeks of the unit I started to really now where the project was going and found what was working with the prints. I found that the larger flowers on the prints are more what I like, but others in the group thought that the smaller more subtle colours and flowers are more their kind of thing, so I have done a variety of the both styles, which I think work well together.

The below image shows the variety of final prints in the collection, I have found a real love for print this unit and am going to continue printing, and try out screen printing in the weeks continuing after hand in, as I feel that this unit still has a lot that can be developed but have no had time to do it all. I like how the flowers are very literal but I think it would be interesting to see them a little more abstract.

Final Collection of Print Designs

During the weeks of Unit X we have had multiple tutorials with the tutors at university. These tutorials have been helpful, for both being able to tell others about our project and also get feedback about what is working well and not so well. What was suggested within the tutorials that was an interesting point was making the fabric waterproof. As we contemplated the fabric wrap being something that can be also used as a kneeling mat, making the fabric on the print side waterproof would both make it more for practical to use outdoors and also protect the print. I have researched into how to make the fabric waterproof and it is possible to do this multiple ways, such as spray or rub in oil, the best way I found was to iron on a glossy vinyl fuse, this would make it easy to wipe down.

Presentation at the Whitworth

During Unit X we also had the chance to take a visit to the Whitworth to present to them our ideas. The presentation went well and they only suggested a few things to consider. We originally thought to have a trowel of some sort with the kit, but as it can also be for indoors with the pot, it was said that there was not a need for a big trowel and that a spoon would be more suitable as it is smaller and this can then be used in the kitchen too.

Our Product 

Jemma's plant pots before ceramic transfer

I am very proud of our final product from this unit, it has been a lovely starting point and I feel that everyone has been enthusiastic about it, though some members contributed more than others. In spite of this, the product has come together well, and along side the plant pots and seed backs everything looks like a collection, its really nice to see everyone's different styles and specialities come together, and working in a group this unit has made me excited to do group work again in the future.

Final Product in the garden

Our Exhibition 

Our Exhibition 

Our Exhibition 

Setting up the exhibition was fun, it is always difficult trying to make cardboard look good but I think everyone managed it, it all looked really good. Seeing work in an exhibition at the end of the unit is a lovely feeling, it concludes the end very well. Also the fact that we made a product made it feel like we had something to show, rather than just having samples.