210930 Alison
The meeting with Alison was very productive.
Follow the thread of thinking
Prefigure phenomenology — through the lens of theoretical theory
Understanding conversation
Interesting words and phrases
Translate
Read
Visceral
Compelling
Something “compressed
Beautifully “grotesque”
“Compelling” reading of images
Translate visuals
Example: Varga — talk back to the image unpacking the “methodology” (grandmothers spit directly onto the negatives “creating smudges and marks (etc)” as can be seen in Figure XXX.
Interesting words
Relevant
Perpetuate
Position
Empathy
Keywords
Meeting, Alison, Studio 4, Writing, Exergisis, Document plan
SV David 210913
Meeting was very productive.
We discussed presentation of works and the mural walls. I have had a number of sections printed to scale on paper to test on the walls. It is important to celebrate and work with the installation space. As such, I am keen to have the display walls covered. Each wall is 6x2.4 metres. The required coverage is approximately 6 x 3 meter drops, totalling to 32 linear meters.
Ideas
Phototex: $90 per linear meter — too expensive.
Draped printed muslin: $20 per linear meter — maybe.
Draped printed georgette: $30 per linear meter — too expensive.
Tiled 80gsm printouts: Poor quality.
Wall paper: Expensive. Glues to surface. Not suitable.
Printing on tiled substrate (ie") MDF: Need to build fake wall. Time is an issue. Once the section is complete cost will equal that of the wall paper.
Too time consuming. Difficult to install. Not cost effective.
25% strength
Tests with 25% strength print on paper is very good working with the space but not overpowering the main installation of the disks.
Background/mural serves as representational figuration of memory, thought, distance, separation. All of which are directly related to topic.
100% strength
Tests with 100% strength print on paper was not successful. The wall became central and a primary point of focus, overpowering the main works.
No.
Keywords
Semester 4, Studio 4, Installation, SV, Meeting, Overture
SV meeting 210823
David
Discussed image of John (Figure 1). Include in the report.
Reference “John”
No eyes
No face
Relevance to project topic
No face and no eyes relate directly to the ephemeral nature of energy and rhythm. Opens a discussion of the contradiction in the relationship between the ephemeral and the physical. The image reflects on how energy and rhythm can be seen or articulated, yet are physical. — Restructure writing.
Articulate the relevance of including straight photography to the project.
Figure 1. “John”. Zo Damage 2021. Mockup of screen print on acetate disk from scan of original in-camera multi-exposure of John.
Mural
David suggested experimenting with stipples for the mural. I have also thought of this so it was great to have this feedback. I will make more composite mockups of the mural walls in photoshop to test.
David also suggested using the dot screen files on the mural. My thoughts are that, if applied, the images will need to be from the in-camera multi-exposure (ICX) series.
Either of these will need careful consideration.
My concern is that if not applied and treated correctly, the mural images will appear to be errors or overpower the hanging (primary) installation of screen printed acetates.
Straight photography
7–10% stipple for murals.
Note more than 15% stipple may appear to be a “mistake” in printing and be too strong thus distracting from the main installation component.
ICX
Try full strength
Links to further research in relation to the installation
Additional resource material
Franz Kafka
Characteristic or reminiscent of the oppressive or nightmarish qualities of Franz Kafka's fictional world — "a Kafkaesque bureaucratic office".
Catching up with Ceri
“Use writing as an expressive device.”
“Am I allowed to do that?”
“For Themes in Contemporary Creative Practive? Sure.”
Note
I am very confused by parallel classes and differentiating between the nuances of what is required.
Keywords
Semester 4, Studio 4, SV, Mural, Screen printing, Andy Warhol, Installation, Juxtaposition
Studio Workshop Week 1
Studio workshop week 1
Friday 23 July 2021
Notes
The class was a repeat of the first class of last year. Alison discussed the course structure and Shane discussed the course history, RMIT as an institution, workflow, learning paths and outcomes. Both offer a concise overview of the course.
Discussion (Bennett 2021)
Class discussion on the essay “READING PICTURES: THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM?” Analysis and Metaphysics 9 (2010): 62–75 (Woodrow 2010).
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Class overview
Online Academic Workshop TEAM LINK
Overview of Friday Workshop Schedule
Using the Outlook Calendar
Process Journal
Introduction to technical assignment
Discussion of photography discourse
Tolarno Galleries with fine print consultants Andrey Walkling TBC
Bibliography
Bennett, Alison. 2021. “WEEK 1 FRIDAY WORKSHOP OVERVIEW with Alison Bennett”. Accessed July 18, 2021. https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/81834/pages/s2-academic-w1?module_item_id=3451357
Woodrow, Ross. 2010. "READING PICTURES: THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM?" Analysis and Metaphysics 9: 62-75. PDF. Accessed July 18, 2021. http://ezproxy.lib.rmit.edu.au/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy.lib.rmit.edu.au/scholarly-journals/reading-pictures-impossible-dream/docview/855603586/se-2?accountid=13552.
Studio Praxis Week 1
Semester 2 Studio 3 & 4
Studio praxis week 1 (Bennett 2021)
Thursday 22 July 2021
CLASS PLAN
Acknowledgement of Country
Introductions
Course Overview
Discussing images
Compare & Discuss: Bill Henson and Zanele Muholi
Work in progress will be presented via three group critiques through the semester and prior to the final folio presentation.
Bibliography
Bennet, Alison. 2021. “SEMESTER 2 STUDIO 3 & 4: THURSDAY STUDIO PRAXIS”. Accessed July 18, 2021. https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/81834/pages/s2-praxis-w1?module_item_id=3451356.