I am so excited too! I am nearly ready to start sampling, which I absolutely love as well. I work in so many ‘layers’ though that it takes a while to get to the kiln. However, I also do enjoy the process of laser and water jet cutting; the experimentation with the medium, embracing the serendipity of the unexpected between technology and the material. All the small multiples are cut and yesterday we finished the silver parts of my ‘companion’ series. The ‘companions’ will have a silver section with small areas of enamel and a white enamel piece with intricate laser engraving. The series of works will be called ‘Streets that run through Houses’ and still revolves around my research into Walter Benjamin’s Arcades Project.

 

 

 

 

Working on one of the lasers in the faculty.

The paper ‘companion’ tests.

 

I love laser engraving the enamel and find the so very fine line very beautiful. For me the laser is another medium for drawing, another layer of meaning I can add with the finest detail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The water jet cutting the multiples

 

Another exciting event was a short trip to Barcelona last week and I saw some wonderful work. Just walking through the city is inspirational and I wish I had had these images before designing the ‘companions’.

 

 

 

 

 

And finally here are a couple of images for Amy: beautiful natural lines in front of a great building.