Category: Artist References

Foundation 4D 1 – Sketchbook

Foundation 4D – We’ve come to the end of Foundation 4D, so I’ve decided to upload the contents of my sketchbook. Mainly, it includes lecture notes from Prof. Robert Zhao’s class, consultation advice and brainstorming scribbles. (Pause to read!)

I struggled a bit with 4D, but overall it was pretty fun and an interesting module. When it comes to modern fine arts, especially of the videography and film variation, I definitely do prefer approaching it from the audience/curator’s perspective rather than as an artist-creator.

Assignment 3: References

Foundation 4D – This assignment would not have been possible without the numerous studies I made of animations online.

https://fuckyeahanimation.tumblr.com was one of my main sources for technique and execution! But as for inspiration, “YHWH”, a animated video done by a collaboration of artists, was my main inspiration. Specifically, I referenced the style of Paul Slemmer (http://www.veracitycolab.com) who did 2:08 to 2:27 of the video.

I was also inspired by several other sources:

handforahead_depart-film-4
handforahead – Depart, film 4
Droplets by jpamment
Droplets by jpamment
Universe by somostantomonta
Universe by somostantomonta
bonfire lit by zer0hvk
bonfire lit by zer0hvk

Through breaking down the animations, I was able to better understand the process and create my own as well. However, it’s still only a form of imitation – I made close references as this assignment is one of my very first attempts at animation.

4D Assignment 1 – Brief Project Brief

Foundation 4D – When I first heard about making the project brief, I have to admit that I got a bit carried away. The following OSS contains what I presented in class, and perhaps a bit more.

One of the reasons why I did the brief in Keynote is because it helps me to think, organise my ideas. I have a separate journal where I do extremely rough mind-maps, but beyond that being able to rearrange and present my ideas coherently (with accompanying visuals & reference) is of great importance to me, which is why I had decided on moving my process online. And also, between you and I, because I think comic sans is hilarious.

What am I concerned about? 

This is the question that I asked myself as I began this work. I always feel that art and art-making should be as personal as possible – it is, after all, a process of insight into the human condition.

We make art about what concerns us, in hopes of communicating a message. So, what am I concerned about, what am I inspired by?

  1. Communication – which means elements of interaction, means to engage the audience, such as space & sound will be important in this video (installation)
  2. Religion/Relationship, Belief, Conviction – Eternity
  3. Self-Image, Appearances, Security

Below, I’ll expand a bit more about concepts 2 & 3, since 1 is merely one of my guidelines.

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