Here I have been starting on a new piece, using recycled newspaper and trees. I have taken more images to show more of the process of creating these patterned paper pieces, rolling newspaper and cutting them. It’s a fairly straightforward process, however it is a long repetitive process. I enjoy this process though, as it is a simple type of ritual process, and by taking part in it I am immersing myself into the actual artwork. I am really pleased with the progress of this piece and like the fact it is different to my other pieces. The pattern making was inspired by a previous piece of work I did on the beach a couple of months ago, however this is a much larger scale. I like the fact that I don’t have a final image of how the piece will look, the process finishes unexpectedly, therefore I have no pre conceived images of how this piece will look at the end.
Following a tutorial regarding my recent work, my tutor suggested I follow the route of using my work without the natural materials. Therefore taking away the trees etc and having just my sculptural work. I disagreed with this as what I am trying to convey is how the natural materials are being consumed by order, man made materials and obsessions. However I am hoping to experiment with painting the trees a plain white colour so they appear “invisible”, and more emphasis is drawn to my work.
