Unit 1- Cut and Construct Workshop

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 This was my first ever workshop on my Art and Design Foundation Course. The aim was to produce a visual, 3d piece as an interpretation of the visual mind-map I had created. I found this challenging as I'm not used to working with physical construction material such as toothpicks and cardboard, but I enjoyed it nonetheless and learned a lot about generating ideas and experimenting.


I was inspired by Tillman Kaiser, of whom appears in my visual mind-map, to construct 'Gewinnspiel' into a physical piece. I liked exploring shape and how they can intersect each other as well as the way perspective can change a piece of art entirely.
I used cutting, puncturing, slotting and suspending. I would improve this next time by using a thicker material such as cardboard as the thin card bent when slotting.







Diamond Construction

Circle Construction



I was also inspired by the symmetrical flower that appeared in my visual mind-map. 
I explored balance and symmetry with this piece. It also looks into layering with different forms of the same shape to create an interesting effect. 
I used cutting, puncturing, pinning, folding, propping and binding. I would improve this piece by creating multiple 'flowers'.
















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