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on February 19, 2024

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Surface Design Experiments

Research #1 S uzani source: https://www.christies.com/en/stories/a-guide-to-suzani-textiles-9cf74aa2a759435ebf8914e4e14b8bc9 This fabric surface pattern originated from nomadic tribes in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries. These fabrics are highly collectable and valued for their craftsmanship. Suzani originates all the way back from the 15th century. It not only holds symbolic significance, as it was used by brides and their mothers as dowry, but it was also traditionally used in yurts with several different purposes. The intricate patterns on these textiles are accomplished by using a loom, patterns are drawn out and final details are embroidered on. These pieces were most commonly made in two parts, once each side was completed, the sides were sewn together. Natural dyes traditionally from plants and vegetables were used, in the present day, synthetic dyes are more common. ______ Res...

Touch Response

Touch Response Title: "FireLight" By Sarah Winfree Dimensions: Digital Medium: Camera "A hand moves with a complex precision that's irreplaceable... Because we use out hands so often for so many purposes, flexing, bending, gripping..."(Ackerman 117) This photograph I took relates to the "touch" section of Ackerman's book, because of the proximity of the hand to the fire. In this picture you can see the hand gripping a cigarette. Another reason I chose to use this picture for this assignment is because when I think of touch, the first word that comes to mind is heat, and how like a flame, a touch is warm. In the book A Natural Journey of the Senses , Ackerman also discusses the intimacy of touch, which is often compared to a flame rising up inside someone. Title: "A Snake in The Hand" Dimensions: Digital Medium: Camera "Touch is a powerfully important sense among animals, for whom the slightest touch of an object or another anim...

Gregors Room

Full Room In Gregors Room, paper, 6"x 2"x 9" Details Artists Statement For this piece I wanted to capture the feeling of solitude and express the emotion of disgust. Towards the end of the story, the author describes the trash and overall chaos of the room. based on this, I chose the colors and textures that I felt would best match and display Gregors room.

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