My theme is Morocco. I want to focus mainly on Moroccan culture, paying particular attention to the architecture, the shapes, patterns, colour and textures of the buildings. Also the souks (markets) are a very inspirational as they are very colourful, the products on these markets are so different from food and drink to bright fabrics and footwear. For another part of the project I will research the Moroccan language; I will be looking into Arabic language and symbols. By doing this I could incorporate text/typography into this project.
To document my project I will use a Sketchbook and Sheet work. In this sketchbook I'm going to put my artist research and theme research. I will try to make my sketchbook interesting: I will do this by using different techniques and materials e.g. Water colours, gouache, different types of paper, pictures and text.
The techniques I would like to use many processes and techniques in the project, I want to use lots of processes because I think they will support my project very well. I want to use loads of different Moroccan patterns and colours. I think that batik and screen print will go very well with this project but I want to try and use more than that just like embroidery on the sewing machines. Another technique I will try is henna I will try and get some henna and do patterns on myself this will also class as research. I will ask a islamis/Muslim friend to get me some henna that she uses.
Artist/Designers of interest:
Francois Gilles – www.francoisgiller.co.uk
Kathryn M Ireland
Brooke Pickering
Woven Accents – www.wovenonline.com
Surface Design Association – Textile Tour 2014 Morocco
Camilla Franks – Fall 2013 Collection
Books:
Living in Morocco – Photographs by Lisl Dennis and Text by Landt Dennis
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