Experimenting With Flower Balls - Task 1

I have started to create models which fit together in a ball form. I found this example and experimented with creating my own. I like the angles in this model but I dont think it really relates to the flower repitition which I have been focusing on. The red and white model is also similar. I think it relates to my subject a little bit more as I used pentagon and hexagon shapes which I noticed in one of my more organic models at the beginning of the project.

I think the model below is one of the most successful designs so far. I think this looks more organic which I quite like. I was pleased with the outcome of this model but as I didnt use any glue and just linked each section together as it was very delicate. This means if I left it like this it wouldnt be able to be hung as the brief states. As I really like this model I am considering fixing it together again but adding glue into the linked sections. I think this will make it strong enough to be hung. The other image shows the inside of this model which I also think looks quite effective.

I looked at using a different colour of paper in this model. I used the exact same technique to produce this as the model above. I just used a square piece of paper instead of a triangle. I prefer the model where you can see inside as I think this has a more flower like quality.

I again decided to experiment with a different colour of paper. I think this is another successful model but I wanted a more natural organic feel to my final model which I dont think this shows. As I really like this design I am considering using and developing it for Task 2 and displaying it on the poster. I think this may work well as the angles seen in this model could work well with the text that needs to be included in the poster.  

Louise Campbell

I came across the work of Louise Campbell which I really like. She concentrates on mainly lighting and furniture. Some of these examples which I have found look as if they could be made from paper and I think they have a really organic feeling to them. I like how they show repetitive pattern from using simple shapes.

My Flower Models

I have started to look at the basic shapes found in flowers and looking at how they can be repeated. This first example was a small origami flower which I think looks quite nice; however I don’t think it really shows any kind of interesting repeated pattern. 

 

This is another experiment which I think it more successful as I think it shows a flower in a more abstract way. I noticed that when the petals are joined they create a pentagon shape which I like. I want to start thinking of ways in which I can create more of these flowers and join them to show even more repetition. I think flower balls show this really well so I am going to start experimenting with these.

In the model below I really like the more angular approach. I think this also show repetition really well and I could extend this further by making more of these flowers and arranging them in waves, lines or even hanging them randomly. I could also add more segments to create even more repetition. As I said previously I didn’t think the pleating technique would be suitable for the subject I am focusing on. However this model is very structured with strong angles. I have also used some of the skills I gained from Sweeny’s workshops in this model.

After creating the flower above I started looking at how I could join these flowers together. I don’t think this was particularly successful as they didn’t all fit together as I would have liked. I think this may be because this flower is quite delicate looking and if it was more structures like some of the examples above it may be a bit more successful.

Carlos N. Molina

I really like the examples of flower balls which I had previously looked at. I then found this designer which I think really relates to the kind of work I am interested in. He has created various round designs which all show repetition and mostly relate to flowers. These objects which he has created almost look like planets. This has further influenced me to start looking at how I could display a final piece and looking at how planets are arranged is an idea which I might take further once I have decided what my final piece will consist of.

Influences For Both Task 1 & 2

As I have been looking at repetition found in flowers I have researched some designers who create flower balls. These consist of individual flowers made from paper and are fixed together in the shape of a ball and they show repetition really well. Here are some of my favourite examples.

I have been looking at these models as an influence for Task 1 however I think it may work well if I also designed a flower ball for Task 2 and displayed it on the poster. This ball may need to be more structured to look good along with the text that needs to be included. I was consider this idea further on in the project once I begin to construct the models for both tasks.

Sweeney Workshop

I have attended a number of workshops ran by Richard Sweeney where I have gained some skills which will really help me throughout this project. The first workshop wasn't very successful as I couldn't get to grips with working with paper. Here are a few photos of the pieces which I didn't think were very successful.

The more I have practiced in my own time I have begun to master some of the skills which I need to begin to create forms which relate to flowers. Here are some of the pieces which I have created in the later workshops.

This I really liked working with all of these pleating methods and I think some of the outcomes look really good once they have been photographed. However as I have already decided to focus on flowers I am unsure whether these methods are suitable. I have aimed to get a more organic look from my models but as I work through the project this may change and this method may become useful. I did produce one model shown above which looks like a leaf. This shows this method can work in some ways so I will consider this technique if I feel it is appropriate.

Flowers

I have been looking at repetition in flowers and came across these images which I really like. I am going to experiment with producing flowers made from paper and look at how to turn this into repetition. I love how some of these simple repeated structures look so effective. I really want to show this simplicity in my paper models.

Richard Sweeney

Richard Sweeney was born in Huddersfield, England in 1984. He attended Manchester Metropolitan University where he studied three dimensional design. Here he decided to concentrate on a hands-on approach and started to manipulate paper and created design models which developed into interesting sculptures. Richard's use of photography really contributes to how successful some of his models look. The way he has arranged the lightening creates shadow which really enhances the smaller details of his work.

The work of Richard Sweeney has real inspired me to experiment with paper forms. I really like his works where he has created an organic look. Some of these examples can be seen below. From looking at Sweeney's work I have decided to research repetition in flowers.