Mobile Plug
On the train on my way to Walsall I tested out using my iPad taking photographs with it for the first time. I am still getting used to this new piece of equipment that my granddad kindly bought me a couple of weeks ago as a treat. I generally don’t like touch screen technology and have been getting used to typing by gently tapping which feels a bit odd. However the great thing about the iPad is that it’s small and easy to carry around instead of my heavy laptop, ideal for traveling. I particularly like the free doodle app called Zoodle and I am enjoying drawing with my fingers. Before the site visit in Walsall I had seen an image of a two-pin plug, manufactured by Crabtree. The plug is round similar to a door handle shape. This quirky form I think could make an amazing interactive arts educational stand which could be wheeled around museums, art galleries and outside on the street. I am working on an arts education project at the moment and have been thinking a lot about breaking down artwork for children to learn. Although nowadays, would children be interested in playing with switches and plugs? I think very young children probably would. I have been thinking about ideas for new work, as there is an opportunity to propose a project, which has a small pot of funding. The commissions will be available to the participants who attended the Factory Nights meeting in Walsall.
