My Studio (Again)…
Friday, September 10, 2010
Drove to Ypsilanti with Lauren to discuss my project idea with Mr. Guillen the principle of Estabrook. After spending ten minutes trying to get into the building, we finally made our way to the main office. Although we were unable to meet with Mr. Guillen we left my contact information and I was hopeful that he would reach out soon. It is now Thursday and I have yet to hear from him or the school so I may try and meet with him tomorrow.
(1 hour)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
It was my 21st birthday today, but work still goes on in the IP studios. I worked today on my first project, completing my infograph about the school closings in Ypsilanti. I also made a project plan for a toilet paper roll racecar. I continued to think about the unavoidable question of WHY? and was able to come up with a reason for my want to work with children.
(3 hours)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
After moving my new table and pillow into my studio, I finally put up artwork on my walls and am excited to start working in my studio. Today was devoted to thinking of the different ‘layers’ of my actual project. However, halfway through my brainstorming Erica and I had a discussion that really changed my ideas. The outcome of the conversation was that I have decided to change my project completely.
I realized that working with children is something that I need to do for personal reasons and I am working too hard to fit it into my final project. I don’t necessarily want to rule out the before/after school program, but it doesn’t necessarily have to relate to my IP project, it can just be a personal experience.
So…. New project ideal…. I am very interested in printmaking and I believe that I want to do something in relation to possibly my childhood or maybe my “lost” childhood. I would like to start a woodcut of a dollhouse soon to see if it something that I want to explore. I also spent a little time in the print studio today completing a mono-print of a baby picture of myself.
(4 hours)
Sketched, planned ideas in my sketchbook throughout the entire week
(2 hours)
Accomplishments/Discovered...
Changed my project, possibly
Completed a mono-print of a baby picture
Discovered a dollhouse photo that I would like to use for my new woodcut
For this week…
Start a woodcut of the dollhouse photograph
Think of more ideas, ways to integrate my love of printmaking and childhood
Talk with Janie about possibly volunteering for Detroit Connections
Learn/research more about SOS Community Services
Possibly contact Mr.Guillen once again..
Hey Anna-
ReplyDeleteGlad you're excited about your new direction, but I'm also glad that you're not completely abandoning the idea of working with children during IP -- it's good you decided that the after school program doesn't have to BE your IP project.
I like the monotypes. We should talk about texture and ink- I love talking prints :) Let's also talk more about your interest in childhood... it sounds like you had a great conversation with Erica- that's great! Seth and I were in a little bit of a rush when we spoke to you the other day, so it'll be good to catch up one on one this week during studio time (?). I'm glad you've started to make prints... make sure you're recording your reflections or conversations on what exactly inspires you to make prints about childhood- we can work to develop this more so you have a focused drive forward.
Amanda