Thursday, January 23, 2014

Gothic- Rose Windows


Ideas for concentration= shapes with designs

I was thinking of having different designs from different art periods accordingly. The first design I'm thinking about is from the Gothic period. The main aspect from that period is the architecture and from the architecture, two of the most impressionable things are the rose windows and the arch. I was thinking maybe altering between the two designs: half of the facets are of arch with different designs around it, and the other half be rose window designs.
However, rose windows still may be a bit restricting and often repetitive to look similar, I was thinking maybe expand it to circular designs. The designs, though, will be more spirally inclined or at least repetitive in its design.
I found some good rose window designs and shapes that I could sample from:





Thursday, January 16, 2014

Rain Room- Random International

Known for their distinctive approach to digital-based contemporary art, Random International’’s experimental artworks come alive through audience interaction. Their largest and most ambitious installation yet, Rain Room is a 100 square metre field of falling water for visitors to walk through and experience how it might feel to control the rain. The  room is fitted with 3D cameras that sense your location in the room, and automatically turn off the water valves above your head, allowing you to walk through the downpour without getting wet.

I think the technical/ technology part of this installation is really cool. I've always hated getting wet on rainy days, unless I was ready to be soaked. However, usually I'm afraid of getting sick so all I can do is watch the rain drops fall and glide across the windows. But now, with this room, it's almost like you can control the rain: have it rain all around except where you are. It gives a sense of isolation as well as comforting space to yourself. The other great thing about this installation is that admission is free!