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Youtube Video 'Domino Set Swirl'

This video encaptulates the meaning of the two words I have used to describe my artists' work- 'pastel' (Moffat) and 'progressive' (Gascoigne).
The Dominoes fall in a progressive pattern, spiralling inwards. As the dominos fall, their colors blur making the primary shades seem more pastel like.

Artists, Materials and Method

Tracey Moffat

Pineapple Cannery 1978 was created as part of a series called First Jobs 2008. Moffat used a photograph of ladies working in a Queensland pineapple cannery. The series re-visits the unexciting jobs Moffat worked as a teenager and art student. To emphasise this point, Moffat has cheekily inserted her own face into each of the 12 photographs in the series. Moffat has used high-keyed pastel color on the original black and white photograph to replicate the look of a 1970's magazine illustration. These pastel pigments ad a certain cheer and brightness to an otherwise dreary environment. Moffat accomplished this by using "archival pigments on rice paper with a gell medium." http://www.roslynoxley9.com.au/artists/26/Tracey_Moffatt/1106/41168/ accessed 27.03.09

Rosaline Gascoigne

Gascoigne’s Dolly Boxes was created in 1976. The artwork is comprised of a number of 1960’s plastic dollies- armless, legless and pre-loved sitting in a row within a rectangular wooden box. The box itself was put together by Gascoigne from recycled woods she found at a tip near her home. The box is worn and decayed but it’s three sides still create a strong hard enclosure for the dolls within. It is unclear where Gascoigne found the dollies but they are definitely not new. Although made by the same identical cast, each dolly is slightly different, showing a progressive rate of deterioration, or one might say ‘love.’

Sketchup Model Draft 2

The word which inspirers the top section of this model is 'pastel'. It describes a certain color type used Tracey Moffat's artwork Pineapple Cannery. I have attemped to represent a painting palette, with the cylindrical spiral acting as a paint brush. The stairs leading to the gallery below are exterior as well as interior, connecting the outside environment with the inside.
MATERIAL: This section is designed with different tints of glass (representing different shades of color on the paint palette), aswell as stone.
The underground section represents the word 'progressive' as suggested in Gascoigne's piece. I have tried to make the stairs as well as the space created reflect this word. The ceiling is glass to enable sunlight into the space as well as visually connect the artist to the gallery and the second artist above.
MATERIAL: Stone glass and steel.

The cross section used to inspire this model is below

Stair Cross Sections for Final Sketchup Model

The two views on the left side of the page represent the word 'pastel' (Moffat). To me pastel colors are warm, soft and full bodied. I hope to represent this imagery in my stairs by eliminating all straight lines and hard surfaces.
The two views on the right side of the page represent the word 'progressive' (Gascoigne). I have made the stairs become the floor of the level, emphasising the progressive journey downwards.

Both these stairs are shown the Sketchup model below

My 18 Cross Sections

1st Sketchup Model Draft and Corresponding Cross Sections

The following cross section inspired the Sketchup model below

Upper Level= Cheekily ( Tracey Moffat),
Lower Level= Bewilderment (Rosaline Gascgoine)

The idea of the top floor was to create a sense of tenticles escaping from something hard that has contricted them. They are 'cheekily' disobeying their enclosure.

The underground level shows irregular sharp angles biting into an otherwise bland shape. These shapes represent the unsuspecting surprise that bewilderment often brings.

MATERIALS: Not entirely sure as to what materials would best suit this model -possibly a combination of glass, timber and concrete.
PLEASE NOTE: This model is incredibly rough and not detailed in any way shape or form. I am still getting to know sketchup!!!

Rosalie Gascoigne - Dolly Boxes

progressively. kooky. bewilderment

Tracey Moffat - The Pinapple Cannery

cheekily. industriousness. pastel

Fiona Hall - Give A Dog A Bone

orderly. mundane. soap

Something Beautiful

I took this photo when I was travelling through Washing D.C in the USA in 2006. This may seem a little morose but I find it hauntingly beautiful. It shows the thousands of graves at Arlington National Cemetery, a cemetery for American war heroes. Although it chronicles America's tumultuous history, I found the area peaceful, quiet and filled with respect.

My Favorite Piece of Architecture

This beautiful building is called the Grand Palais, built for the Paris Exhibition of 1900. I was lucky enough to visit the palace late last year and was immediately blown away by it's elegant glass ceiling. It was first created as an exhibition hall and today still houses exhibits from around the world. It's basement is home to an internal police station which helps protect the exhibits. I love this building because of it's design- encompassing all the charm, charisama and elegance that I wish for in my future designs. The Grand Palais has lasted throughout the centuries as one of Paris's most elegent buildings and will continue to do so for centuries to come.

My Best Creative Work

This is actually a photo of me performing a contemporary dance piece I choreographed for myself 2 years ago. It was based on the contagious excitement and refined elegance of the races! I have been dancing since I was 5 and have only just given it up. Dance is art in motion, created by line, form and technique.