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4th Plinth. Where to start?

29/10/2017

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Well, I started by closing my eyes and taking one of the photos of the 4th Plinth pieces when we discussed the Group’s forthcoming exhibition project at the September meeting.


My Pick was A Model for a Hotel 2007 - some details and photos are here https://www.flickr.com/photos/blahflowers/2020255621. I would have included a photo but this is my first Weebly blog post and it proved beyond me to work out how to copy one (where permission was given for this) into this post!!!


From there, and it’s a long story, I began to explore the issues of homelessness in the City. Issues of contrast became important. I gave some thought to the shape of the piece - how it might fit into the box and how it might be hung. I did a very casual inventory of how much time I had to make the piece and a more serious one of the need to keep it simple given my skill level.


To date, I have the start of something pinned to my wall. There’s also a box of bits that might play a part in the making and a dedicated notebook for random thoughts and notes of any playing about with fabric etc. that I do as I’m sure to forget how I got this or that effect.


I’ve done some fabric printing from a photo and, as I’m a writer, mainly of poetry, I’ve drafted some words! I’m thinking about using tea bags and other recycled papers, and how best to incorporate the poems.


And I have a request! Has anyone got an old blanket, in not very good condition that they could donate to my piece? I’m keen not to use anything new for this piece and an old blanket will make an ideal backing fabric. Thank you.


I’ll stop here. Your comments are very welcome. I look forward to reading how other members are progressing with their pieces.

Marilyn
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Sandy Snowden link
29/10/2017 06:12:46 pm

Sounds good! Well done for getting to grips with Weebly. My turn next I think! I am sure I can do it if I put my mind to it.

Interesting start as I am using the same inspiration. Totally different direction!
What are you doing with the old blanket? Are you chopping up? Some of us might have wadding scraps.
Sandy
PS can you put your name?

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Marilyn Hammick
29/10/2017 08:21:45 pm

Hi Sandy
My name should be there now. I realised the omission but had editing issues!!! Jane kindly sorted it out while I relaxed at yoga.
As to the blanket, its in place of wadding. ... just seems more in keeping with the ethos of the piece.

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Sandy Snowden link
30/10/2017 05:43:08 pm

Glad it got worked out!
I have some old woollen blankets that I use for different things? How much do you need? I could bring it to the November meeting.

Marilyn Hammick
30/10/2017 08:04:45 pm

Sandy, blanket, oh that’s wonderful. I need about 150 cm x 30cm at the most! And I can give back what I don’t use. Many thanks.

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