Last term, I seem to have got lost with experimenting and learning technical skills so much that my concept became weak and the media used to articulate what I was trying to say didn’t quite suit. I tried to make the concept and materials fit together in a way which was forced just because I…
Developing concept within the artwork.
Some words I buried deeper than others to represent how long ago they were said, or how forgotten they are. Almost as though they are buried further within my subconscious… they are harder to see from the outside, but also harder to remove.
What I want to say
After experimentation with words under the skin, this is my desired approach. Instead of using objects under the skin, I am articulating my ideas through words. Words are powerful. Words stick. they aren’t something tangible, but they are real and hard to forget. I want to show my audience the importance of what comes out…
Further making process
All of the following experiments were done using paraffin wax, coloured using soft pastels and sculpted on a glass palette.
Thoughts and Ideas development
Through experimentation, group crits and tutorials, the ideas behind my work has changed and developed. I started out with the idea of using the translucency of the paraffin wax and placing objects inside. I wanted to represent life experiences and how, metaphorically, they remain inside us either buried deep inside and not visible or close to…
Experimentation and Making process
After hearing a conversation about using soft pastels to create paintings with water, I wondered how they would react with wax. Here are some experiments using layering different colours and using different mixing techniques with soft pastel. I am happy with these results, however I feel further research is necessary to look at…
Fine Art Year 2, Term 1
This term, I am using wax and sculpting in a greater size- life size hopefully. I have been drawn to the translucency of paraffin wax, and how you can see objects placed in the wax to a certain distance. Tracing paper has a similar effect. I have experimented with this on my studio wall. Also…
Rebecca Bowman's Sketchbook 