TRANSFORMATIVE STATES:
The Garment as Narrative
In
its most fundamental description transformative states evoke visions
of a progressive change in the outward form or appearance of an
object.Historically the use and depiction of clothing by artists as a
metaphoric questioning of history, religious beliefs,
self-‐narrative and cultural identity has been set in place
since the Renaissance. The collision of elements in this lesson
requires students to base their studio response on metaphorical
references initiated through theuse of a selected item of clothing.
BRIEF: In
this lesson students are to bring either a full garment or item of
clothing thatwill form the
seminal object in the
creation of a resolved work. Using personal narratives associated
with the chosen item of clothing students are to create either a
single work or series of works that incorporate elements of collage.
The initial engagement in discovering a starting point will remain
deliberately open ended and the exercise relies on individual
student’s personal connection to the item of clothing. As a way of
establishing a starting point students may write down a series of
descriptions or single words that is evoked by their chosen item of
clothing.
Suggested outcomes may take the
form of drawings or paintings that incorporate collage elements,
soft-‐sculpture assemblage work, a series of monotype
impressions, a filmic/projection response or a text based work. It is
essential that students make considered and meaningful choices in
relation to the item of clothing they decide to use aswell as the
collage elements and materials they wish to engage.
CONCEPT:
A garment is a shell for a caporial being. It is the external facade for the projected identity by the self for the interpretation of others.
This work will be exploring the transendental self. The article of clothing is a piece that is chosen due to its connection to myself after being "born again". Reflecting my dramatic personal transformation.
preperation for class: explore the garment using objective and subjective methods
Garment chosen : black shirt
Why did I chose it ? This shirt
Objective
Subjective
CONCEPT:
A garment is a shell for a caporial being. It is the external facade for the projected identity by the self for the interpretation of others.
This work will be exploring the transendental self. The article of clothing is a piece that is chosen due to its connection to myself after being "born again". Reflecting my dramatic personal transformation.
preperation for class: explore the garment using objective and subjective methods
Garment chosen : black shirt
Why did I chose it ? This shirt
Objective
Subjective
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