REVIEW

In Unit 1 & 2 we explored creative expression in the classical form of fine art.

From a a career as a photojournalist I found new ways of exploring my curiosities and

passions. From dry-point prints of funerals to plaster sculptures of mourning gods, I have

found new ways of expressing myself.

I was successful in my Unit 2 sculpture to find in art the capacity to express my frustration

and despair of the media images from the horror of October7th and the invasion of Gaza.

We were shown the possibilities of expression in photography and digital imaging and

manipulation. This is exciting and opens many new forms of expression for me.

A brief sculpture course crafting a terracotta head gave me an insight into form, shape,

scale and led me into exploring the three dimensions in my sculpture ‘Atlas in Gaza’

In addition, I explored colour and composition with acrylic paints and pastels,

understanding and discovering how to capture light and colour. It led me into producing a

successful triptych of panoramas with pastels on wood. This success has led me into

exploring pastels and drawing

Section 2: Project Concept (approx 250 words)

Shepherds Bush Market is a declining market in West London. It is in the early stage of a

radical redevelopment, the market will be rebuilt, the stalls replaced, the project has the

support of many of the stall holders, but remains controversial in the community, security

guards patrol rigorously I live locally and know the market.

The diverse community of stall holders and their customers interest me. I propose to spend time every week drawing and recording the market, the stall holders, their stalls, the contents, and, I hope, stories. This will be difficult; the stall holders are a diverse group, a few white British, the majority are Sikh, with people from the Middle East, Africa, Eastern and Southern Europe. It may be difficult to get their trust, and their agreement, to record their working lives.

I have the permission from the Market owners and managers

The market encapsulates many of the issues of the 21st century, poverty, inequality, trade, the commercial dominance of China, migration. Shepherds Bush was a white working-class suburb, it is now a maelstrom of diverse cultures, all to be found in the market It is shabby, chaotic, but still full of life. Its shapes, angles, colour, life fascinate me, I hope to record it before it disappears.

From my drawings and photographs I hope to produce a coherent art piece. I am unsure if it will be a traditional set of drawings and prints, or a multi-dimensional work. I may produce nothing more than a documentary on paper with a series of sketchbooks. What I hope is that I will work in a wide variety of media. Reflecting the different faces and facets I see I am nervous of my ability to capture what I see and feel, I enjoy drawing but have little confidence. Beyond anything, I hope this exercise will help me to learn to capture and reflect life with my art and give me confidence in my abilities.

Section 3: Evaluation (approx 100 words)

I will be exploring a variety of ways of illustrating and examining the market and I will be

keeping detailed sketch books as well as using my blog to reflect on my progress.

In class I will be seeking peer review as I work out my ideas and work closely with my

tutors where their suggestions and feedback will be very important.

Proposed Research Sources and Bibliography (Harvard Format)

Project Action Plan and Timetable

Week Date Week Beginning Activity / What you are intending to do – including independent study Resources / What you will need to do it – including access to workshops

1 8 april Drawing ( pastel) Studio, paper

2 15th April Drawing, Printing studio

3 22nd April. Toploski archives, studio drawing, preparing materials Studio, topolski archives

4 29th April Drawing, Printing, visiting Imperial War Archives Studio, IWM

5 3 May Drawing, printmainkg studio

6 8 may, bank hoiday Home work and printing studio

7 13 may Drawing, printmaking studio

8 20 May Drawing, morley gallery planning Studio, gallery

9 27 May half term Working from home, plaster work