With only 6 months to left of placements, final year at uni is fast approaching!
I can’t believe how fast these past 9 months have gone and knowing that the time to go back to uni will be soon upon me, is an exciting… and slightly daunting thought! Final year means a final collection. A chance to showcase my skills, secure a job and begin my future in the industry.
Having an hours commute every day, with most of it spent in traffic, has given me time to let my thoughts wander to what really inspires me with my work and what could lead me into my final collection. Looking back at my previous briefs throughout first and second year, I can see there has been a good few times when architecture has influenced my designs in many ways. One project which this can be seen in, is my Redress work. Here I used a contrast of old and new architecture to create textures and shapes, alongside reusing old fabrics to add to the depth of inspiration and sustainability of my designs.
With this in mind I began to explore what more specific areas of architecture I really appreciate and find inspirational. Abandoned buildings have always caught my eye, both through the way they can tell a story and with how nature can slowly eat away at what is left. Weathered concrete, oxidising metals and crumbling bricks, all stand out to me as unique elements; showing beauty within the decay.
Following this inspiration that has been building inside me, I decided to go for an explore in my local area. After reading up some reviews, it seemed like the abandoned Lime Works would be the perfect to visit. Unfortunately when I got there, getting up close to the building was made impossible by vast fences, however there was still a lot to see and capture. With a great metal structure and a locally famous monkey hanging off the top, it made for some great shots. With the Lime Works being along with side of the canal and old farm scrap yard, this lead me onto getting so close up of the effects of time and weather on different materials.
When looking back at my images, I am really pleased with the way they have turned out. They capture everything I was starting to envision and I can’t wait to develop them further, using them to create digital prints and design elements.
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