Some thoughts on 2D / 3D

I work in both 2D and 3D, below are some thoughts on why I like working in both (and why I could never just pick one...)

Benefits of working in 2D

• Allow for immediate response to research with quick sketches
• Note taking (a largely 2D task, I am always with a note book)
• Provides a foundation to build on (where most of my ideas start)

Benefits of working in 3D

• Enables visualization, I am thinking making thinks as models, testing out ideas 
• Depends understanding of shape and construction (very important for installation work)
• Allows for experimentation and development, there is usually lots more to play with when working 3D - you can try the same idea in unlined numbers of materials 

By switching between 2D and 3D, I find I am able to develop my ideas and practices. It also allows me the freedom to use the right kind of outcome for each idea. I have always said that the only constant in my art is the use of language, the outcomes pictured above prove this to be true!

I would encourage anyone to leave a little room for playfulness in their art practice, and just play with different techniques and materials. Don't tie yourself down too much!

The Ten Minute Session: Blind Line Drawing

Description

Look at the object, not looking at the paper

Draw with the eyes, allow the pencil to trace what you see

 

Instructions

1.     Pick an object that you have to hand; a cup, your phone

2.     Set yourself up with some paper and a pen or pencil

3.     Look at your object carefully, decide where you are going to start your drawing from

4.     Put your pen on the paper – do not look at the paper – and follow the shape of your chosen object with your eye and more your pencil to follow your eye movements

 

Task One

Complete a 30 second blind line drawing

 

 

Task Two

Complete a 2-minute blind line drawing

The Ten Minute Session: Draw This

 

Description

Follow these instructions to create your own work of art.

 

Task one

Instructions

1.     On a piece of paper draw a large circle

2.     Inside the circle draw, towards the bottom of the circle draw a semi-circle

3.     In the top left quarter of the circle draw a smaller circle

4.     In the top right quarter of the circle draw an identical circle to the one you just draw

5.     Outside od the circle draw a straight line going from the edge of the circle to the edge of you page, every 1cm

 

Task Two

Write your own set of instructions for others to follow, post them below. 

The Ten Minute Session: Paku-Paku (Secret Teller)

Instructions

 

Take a square piece of paper

Make the first fold

Make the second fold

Turn the paper over

Fold each corner into the centre of the page

Turn the paper over and fold each corner into the centre of the page

Fold in half

Place your thumps and first fingers into the four flaps created

 

Add your chosen text to each section