Researching Olafur Eliasson for relief printing inspiration- FMP

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 Using the feedback from my Pecha kucha, I decided to research the artist Olafur Eliasson- whom was recommended to me by my tutor. I enjoyed his use of light in his work and layering of different colours to create depth in his moon pieces.

I drew some sketches from his 2 moon pieces and wanted to use these to inspire some relief printing.

I like his technique of layering perspex to add dimension, I want to experiment with layering colour in a similar way with my prints.

Maybe I could replicate the presentation style by displaying in on a wooden shelf. This is effective as the wood adds a natural element to the moon picture.

At the stage, I wanted to take the way Olafur uses layers in his work into my own printing work. I also planned on using the circles in my shapes as well as this is relevant to the moon.

These are the sketches I produced when planning the cutouts I needed for my relief printing.


Planning for the colours I wanted to use, inspired by the moon and also Olafur Elliason's use of colour.




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