A heavy work load at college has led to my blog being 'seriously' neglected but my modules are handed in and now I`m just waiting for the results!! So in the mean time here`s a wee re-cap on what I`ve been up too.....................................
This semester I completed (May) the Professional Practise module, part of this was to give a presentation on a brief given. My brief was for a public art commission at the Stromness Primary School. This was to design a free standing artwork to be sited outside the front entrance but also (as part of the brief) to develop workshops with the pupils!
Small maquette showing 'visual' idea for my design
It incorporates the history, heritage, culture and regeneration of Stromness as specified in the brief. This is symbolised by the sail and compass; the 9 stays of the sail represent the educational yrs in primary (growth&development) and built from steel to reflect the modern construction of the new school. The compass serves as a reminder to guide our children on the correct path in life, it is made from flagstone and granite, the unique geology in which Stromness is built on.
As for the workshops I had many ideas but one I was really inspired by was the 'koinobori' a Japanese windsock that is flown to celebrate Children's Day in Japan (5th may).
My thoughts were that all of the pupils could create a Stromness version of these to coincide with Japan as a culture link and could even be held as an annul event!
Although this was only a 'mock' presentation it was a great experience and I`m quite excited as it`s been suggested that for next years PP(2), I get a placement within the primary school and actually take workshops to develop this idea!! So watch this space!!
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