7/3/2011
I actually came up with two other ideas before my final decision. Firstly, I considered producing artwork of a more political approach (I had in fact, attempted to produce a few works with socio-political intentions in the past). However, after many discussions about my idea with friends, family and tutors, I sought for an alternative subject.
I decided to take on a more personal interest, as I admittedly cannot say I had been a person who could ideally discuss political matters (more specifically, current events). I also wanted a project that could be better expressed in sculpture as I had become increasingly interested in exploring the medium of sculpture due to earlier satisfactory pieces. Very shortly, I considered exploring certain themes I used to often focus on before taking up this Foundation course. However, this was most likely too disconnected for other people. With regards to the aesthetics as well, this would have dismissed too much for being 'comic art'.
Eventually, looking back on projects I finished earlier on within the course, I decided to develop from my wire sculptures made during the 'Body & Form' project. From this, I decided to focus on mythologies, expanding to various cultures of the world.
The aim is to produce a series of figures, each often varying in scale, based on creatures described in various mythologies. They are, for the most part to appear unusual, imposing or even unsettling. Those that may be generally described as intimidating or ferocious will be depicted in either a bizaare or amusing manner. I've thought of approaching this project to provide an unconventional view to recognisable images.
My project went under the title 'Myths & Mysteries'.
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