October 02, 2017

DT - Line Drawings Crosses - Embroidery Certificate Module 1 Chapter 1 d




Line Drawings of Crosses  - DTMo1Ch1- d

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Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies

  • This exhibit shows an early 19th century " Fox and Geese" gameboard made out of wood . It is similarly played to chinese chequers , except here a fox chases 13 geese. 
  • The cross design caught my eye as its geometrical nature holds within itself a multitude of different cross design elements as well as forming a larger cross of the whole gameboard
- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : wood
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  • some initial pencil sketches letting the game-board cross designs act as a starting point whilst not holding on to its entirety but rather letting myself play with the concept idea 

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  • using my hand-dyed fabrics and embroidery floss to explore the basic elements for the smaller cross which is made up initially of a set of 9 dots 
  • using simple french knots in single strand thread on cotton and linen cloth, then reverse applique a contrasting cloth window 
  • I enjoy the " arising" nature achieved when simply cutting an opening and hand applique it into place without wanting to achieve perfect symmetry. 
  • To me the unpredictable nature of the end result is an essential part of my work which I am keen to preserve as much a possible.

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Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - ACLFieldlog Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies
  •  Noticing the cross designs in the railings of St Leonards on Sea's pier
  • interlocking crosses can be broken down into various parts and re-arranged to create different types of cross formations
  • sketchbook explorations using a loose pen and ink approach to not get bogged down into not much detail but instead keep a free flow of movement

- location : Fieldtrip , St Leonard on Sea , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - ACLFieldlog Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies

Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - ACLFieldlog Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies

  • I noticed on my walk within St Leonard's on Sea various similar wrought iron railing designs featuring cross bars, wondering whether the style of architecture was prevalent at a certain time and many building constructions aligned with the same design features

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Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - ACLFieldlog Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies Graffity Wall




Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - ACLFieldlog Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies Graffity Wall

  • responding to the photograph of the graffity wall that I had taken on my fieldtrip
  • noticing the cross formations in a loose spontaneous hand added to a rough surface wooden wall
  • using an ink marker pen I sketched various varieties of crosses , taking the lead from the initial inspiration but letting the flow develop on its own
  • I liked the different line qualities and angles that produced lively crosses that seem to take on a symbolic nature
  • when arranged in a line they cross symbols seemed to me like a coded ancient language of sorts, which led me to think about the origin of language on the whole, and how symbolic communication is thought to have been the precursor
  • further thoughts on how differently the word or meaning " cross " is used in general language
  • to cross over - into a next life
  • to cross yourself -  in protection
  • to cross out - a mistake 
  • to cross out - a tally 
  • to cross your heart - to tell the truth

- location : Fieldtrip , St Leonard on Sea , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - ACLFieldlog Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies Graffity Wall

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Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - Lace Cross Over Antigue Swimming Flippers Paddel ACLFieldlog Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies  #ACLFieldlogTextiles

  • I noticed this artefact when visiting the upper galleries of the museum which hosted a collection of items intended for various games. This is labelled as a " Swimming Paddle" circa 1880 and said to be belonging to a Jack Merrifield. The wooden paddle holds a leather "glove" type holder which is laced to fit the recipients foot. I believe this is meant to be a forerunner of swimming flippers.  

  • I noticed the lace mechanism and the criss cross design that is used to tighten the string, I used this as a starting point for my sketches
- location : Fieldtrip , Hastings, Museum of Art , U.K. Sept 2017
- material :leather and wood
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Distant Stitch - Line Drawings Crosses - Lace Cross Over ACLFieldlog Embroidery Certificate Module 1 - Textile Design Studies  #ACLFieldlogTextiles

  • I chance arrangement of my sewing pins inspired me to create a more obvious pattern resembling the lacing holes, at first I tired it on a sewing cushion but the material was too soft and the needles kept bending around , second I tried some styrofoam sheet which fared much better in stabilising the needles whilst I wound the thread around them

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  • by winding the thread around the needles I aimed to create a loose image of movable threads that perhaps symbolise the constant movement of lacing... loose and tight ... each thread at a different tension
  •  on a second strip I stitched a simple line stitch , fastening the cross with a counter-cross stitch in the middle and indicating the holes by means of french knots... the plant dyed fabric frayed a little at the end which I liked as a way of indicating an opening


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  • a close up of the fixing of the individual cross partitions .. I carefully angled the needle underneath the cloth but above the styrofoam base to secure the cross corners in place 

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  • the final cross lace stitched in place
  • I enjoy these mini textile sketches that elaborate on the sketchbook sketches and let me explore different kinds of responses to an inspiration



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  •  this image caught my eye  in the Native American exhibit featuring ceramic works. It is a canteen from the Sikyatki ( acc to wikipedia :
    Sikyátki is an archeological site and former Hopi village spanning 40,000 to 60,000 square metres (430,000 to 650,000 sq ft) on the eastern side of First Mesa )

  • The simple split cross design evoked a very individual narrative open to the viewers interpretation. I wondered what kind of distinct story it once told and whether it had long lost its meaning or understanding. Symbolic communication however seems to hold a universal appeal and interpretation for me.

- location : Fieldtrip , Hastings, Museum of Art , U.K. Sept 2017
- material : clay
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  • initial sketches of the inner design with a focus on the cross design elements 

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  • the simplicity of the cross design contrasted to perhaps more elaborate and decorative cross elements ... Does simplicity hold a more definite meaning or does embelishment serve to underline a narrative ?

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  • I isolated the inner cross design and attempted a very loose interpretation of the cross design, taking care not to loose the spontaneous nature of the markmaking on clay 


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  • 6.0 SYMBOLIC - Crosses that carry a symbolic meaning
  • the next task I set myself was to find magazine clippings which had images of crosses that were not necessarily obvious at first glance
  • here a crossword ...
  •  and the idea of 
  • " crossing pathways" ... 
  • " X marks the spots " ...
  • " crossing of lines " ... 
  • " missing crosses " " ... 
  • " follow the cross ==> directions " ...
- location : Studio at Home, October  2017
- material : magazine clippings, pen and ink, glue
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  • 6.1 CONTEXTUAL / IMPLIED  - Crosses that carry imply a meaning in a given context
  • in these cross images I liked the ideas of 
  • " edges " 
  • " borders" 
  • " contrasts " 
  • " crossing over" 
  • " crossing the line" 

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  • 6.2 DECORATIVE / ARTY - Cross Images that serve a decorative purpose
  • sometimes the lines are blurred as to when an image is purely decorative or purely functional or even a mixture of both 
  • in these cross pictures I like the idea of 
  • " focal points " ...
  • " geometrical cross suggestions of structure " ...
  • " bold linear visuals that are familiar " ..

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  • 6.3 Pattern Repeat - Cross Images that are created due to a repeating pattern design
  • particularly within textiles certain design elements are repeated, placed next to each other in various linear formations... these placements often result in crossing's over
  • these images suggest ideas of 
  • " interlocking " ..
  • " continuation " ...
  • " predictability " ...
  • " stability " ... 
  • " calm " ...

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  • 6.4 CONSTRUCTIONAL  - Crosses that are used to offer stability within a design
  •  here I focussed on a series of images where different design lines intersected to form crosses as a result of it 
  • these images suggest , within the context of looking at crosses, the following to me
  • " stability " ...
  • " integrity " ...
  • " balance " ...
  • " strength " ...



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 Line Drawings Design Sheet


  • having hang up a variety of the cross images from my research on my walls , I took a sheet of white paper and let the designs inspire me
  • mostly adhering to the cross designs as they presented themselves, simplifying where I deemed it necessary, expanding where an idea translated itself

- location : Studio at Home , October  2017
- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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Time spent  : 16 hours
cost: £ 6 ( sketchbook and inkpen , cotton thread , scrap of linen )
      

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