On the 16/04/2015, I have agreed
to participate in the embroidery festival. They were interested in having
myself to deliver a talk on my work as part of the festival. The festival runs
from Thursday 16th April to Saturday 18th April.
I delivered a talk at Blackpool Central Library. Talked
about my textiles work and practice. I selected several samples and sketchbooks
for the audience to see.
I have no idea who would be my audience, therefore, I did a
practice talk before hand with my placement director. I was very thankful for
her help and support to help me prepare. For I did not know the skills of
involving the audience, such as asking them questions. This helped me change
the tone and speed of the presentation.
I changed my delivery to allow audience participation to help keep the
group engaged.
Lynn signposted me to this opportunity and most of my
audience were textiles artists themselves, have a knowledge of artists research.
I used a script as a prompt but felt very comfortable engaging
my audience and using the visuals on the screen and script to remind me what to
say next.
Shabby 2 Chic CIC Up Cycle Furniture promote my
work on a regular basis. I promoted
their business cards at this talk.
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Figure 2: Repeat design
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I have spoken to them about the Photoshop skills that I use
to save time. For I have a deadline to meet.
I explained Photoshop was to the non-technical members of the
artist.
I explained the repeat pattern
process that Photoshop can help develop at a quick pace. I explained that I can concentrate on one
image and repeat it several times.
I
also explained about the standards of MMU School of art. I explained the technical skills involved in
my course and even anecdotally explained that tutors would not tolerate a
crease in the fabric if it was being formally assessed.
I explained about the
competing deadlines that fact Art students and how realistic deadlines might
impact the scale of projects and how you would successfully market it. I pointed out the independence of working as
a student artist and having to practice all the skills of making, selling
refining and producing work.
I also
discussed the budgeting process that I follow within my world I explained to
the group that I have made mistakes within a commissioned piece so that the
audience were aware that I reflect and improve my work on a regular basis.
I have spoken to them about the Photoshop skills that I use
to save time. For I have a deadline to meet.
I explained Photoshop was to the non-technical members of the
artist. I explained the repeat pattern
process that Photoshop can help develop at a quick pace. I explained that I can concentrate on one
image and repeat it several times. I
also explained about the standards of MMU School of art. I explained the technical skills involved in
my course and even anecdotally explained that tutors would not tolerate a
crease in the fabric if it was being formally assessed. I explained about the
competing deadlines that fact Art students and how realistic deadlines might
impact the scale of projects and how you would successfully market it.
I pointed out the independence of working as
a student artist and having to practice all the skills of making, selling
refining and producing work. I also
discussed the budgeting process that I follow within my world I explained to
the group that I have made mistakes within a commissioned piece so that the
audience were aware that I reflect and improve my work on a regular basis.
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Figure 3: Repeat design
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Figure 4: Repeat design
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This is my first attempt at repeat pattern. This was a huge challenge. A good repeat
design is supposed to look like a non-repeated pattern from a distance. I used this idea within my work. The festival allowed me to link with other
artists.
Overall, this was a very
enjoyable experience. This allowed me to
reflect upon my choices as a textile designer.
I was able to talk about how my skills at college from hand-stitching on
A5 scale to machine embroidery on a larger scale has developed through
university.
I am very passionate about
my practice and was able to share this with other artists and the
audience.
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Figure 5: Photoshop
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This is a finished repeat pattern design. From a distance,
this looks like flags, only when you look closer you can see the details within
the work. I am conscious of keeping the
pattern as the main focal point. I chose
a neutral background in order to appeal to the widest variety of audiences.
In order to improve this, next time I would be more strict
with timing. Due to the nature of the
talk, the timing was not a significant factor, but I appreciate that in other
contexts this would be significant.
I would conclude in the future with my research
recommendations and projects ideas that I want to develop next.
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