Monday 17th November
-assessment day
-overall assessment level GOOD PASS (Excellent in Evaluation and Reflection)
-chose the following specialist pathways: Fashion, Jewellery-Footwear-FashionAccesories and FashionCommunication
-I made this decision because even though I do really like Fine Art, I see my career in the Fashion industry and because at this stage in life I do not have a specific career aspiration in Fashion, I am open to all of it aspects, so would like to leave it up to teachers to decide which pathway I belong to
-handed in my portfolio (containing two sketchbooks) into the fashion room
Thursday 20th November
-portfolio collection day
-got into JFFA
-was very disappointed the first second I found out because I came to CSM to study Fashion (and I never even though of additional things like Fashion Accessories)...
-however, after an hour, I thought to myself, that it is actually good I didn't get into fashion at this stage, because that means I do not belong to fashion and I would have been miss guided for the rest of foundation and then not accepted onto Fahion BA
-also, maybe JFFA id actually my area, I don't know, because I never actually tried it before!
-got given a Project "Favourite" consisting of two tasks
Friday 21st November
What I did:
-Task 1
-researched all of the artists on the list
-researched all of the artists on the list
-started documenting some, but realised that it would take me the whole day to document all, so decided to do 5 each day for the next week
-found two artists who really interested me by their work - Gerd Rothmann and Naomi Filmer - both of their works are based on the shape of the human body, their accessories mimic the shape of some parts (eg.ear, belly button, nose, fingers)
-I decided to focus on Naomi Filmer, because her work seemed really aesthetically beautiful to me
-I think that freezing a part of body in one shape is such an interesting concept because there are so so so many positions it can be turned into, but we never really admire this fact, or sometimes we do not even see it because the transformation happens so fast!
-having been researching Naomi's work I came across another artist called Ana Rajevic, who does similar work, but also adds a shape to the mould she makes of a human part
-the works of these two artists reminded me of two things I came across before - an exhibition "Restless Future" and the movie "Alien"
-the design of the alien reminded me of some designs in Ana Rajevic's work and the idea of fixing body parts in one position in the exhibit at the Restless future reminded me of Naomi Filmer's work
-I think that Naomi's work can is more of an installation, rather than a wearable accessory
-those collectors who would want to buy her work would first of all had to be rich (her pieces cost around $10 000), secondly, find the body aesthetically beautiful and be lovers of contemporary 3D art. Her items could be sold through galleries or her website.
Saturday 22nd Feburary
What I did
-Task 2
-researched suggested galleries and shops to visit
-went to the Dover Street Market, because I have been there before, was amazed by the pick of designers which sell their lines there, and wanted to check out their recent collections
-picked out for myself certain brands:
Comme Des Garcons by Rei Kawakuba
-black colour dominated, warm materials combined with see through light fabrics, odd cuts and shapes the shillouette reminds me of an abstract sculpture rather than any recognisable tailored shape, a lot of 3d shapes present in outfits
-this is the curation of her brand
-I though having an unusual design piece placed at the front and on a manikin really attracted attention of he visitors
-having accessories such as bags and shoes on separate levels really exhibited them, and you could observe them from far away, as well as take them into hands and examine more closely
-I presume due to space limitations all other items of clothing were hanged up on a rack, which made them be hidden away, this was a minus, especially for this brand, because in my opinion, every single item of clothing is a master piece
Aganovich
-black and white colour scheme, straight line cuts, over sized shilouettes, simple fabric, almost no draping, material is joined together in geometric, but uneven ways
Jacquemes
-reminded me of primary school, quite playful and child-like colours and cuts, plain fabric, not classic tailoring shilouettes
Simone Rocha
-feminine, but at the same time manly, frills, but at the same tine reminiscence of a suite piece, checks and profound, sophisticated colours (navy, red)
Lena Lumelsy
-reminded me of 19th century female outfits with bows, draping, long skirts, overcoats, buttons, frills and extensive back of the skirt design, however with a modern twist.
