Large Scale Drawing Task

 

 The images above show the steps I took when creating my large scale drawing. In the brief we were given a list of requirements- the drawing must be no smaller than 1m X 1m, must be in black and white and the subject matter must be taken from the origins brief. I decided to draw from some photographs I had taken previously of jewellery inspired by bead shop in Afflecks Palace. I used graphite, oil bar, paints, charcoal and a rubber to create my drawing. I wanted it to be powerful and bold, I think the technique I used with the rubber worked well to illustrate energy and movement. The drawing itself could easily be improved by concentrating more on smaller details instead of just the large outline of shapes. I found it a challenge working on such a large scale as I much prefer to work smaller and more delicatley.Once I started my drawing I enjoyed making it, deciding which media complimented each other, putting strong marks next to sensitive ones and seeing the final outcome.

 

The next part of the task came as quite of a shock to me, we were instructed to destroy/reconsruct our drawings. Having spent some time creating the piece the idea of taking it apart did not fill me with joy, however once I started I really got into it. The pictures above and below show my stages again, of how I started by tearing my drawing up and then crumping the pieces to try and make it more 3 dimensional. I think the image of just the torn up piece is one of my favourites as it shows that art does not need to be perfect and complete to look good. I enjoed pieceing the torn paper back together in a new and more interesting way. I liked how some piece of paper began to curl and create new shapes. 

 When I turned the piece over I found that the reverse side was quite pleasing too, the white paper had now gained smudges of black and the layering was making some new shadows and shapes.

The images above show my final piece and close ups. When I attatched it to the wall I wanted it to look more sculptural so I tried to make it come out. I think the way the light is hitting it at the top is quite beautiful in comparison to the shadows forming underneath. Im glad we had to deconstruct our piece as I think mine is much more effective and unique now than when it was a flat piece.