Looking back at the past year makes me feel positive about the way in which this blog has developed. Without doubt there has been an improvement to both the standard and content of the blog over that time, and during the year I have aimed to widen the horizons which I explore. It is imperative that within the discipline of Landscape Architecture we do not become narrow minded which merely looking at other completed projects could do. After all, where is the innovation in looking at what is already being done? I have enjoyed expanding the scope of this blog into a wider area of design and hope you have enjoyed the increased content. The amount of projects ongoing at any one time is almost overwhelming and with so much out there to provide inspiration it has been difficult at times to decide what to divert my attention to.
Over the next year I hope to continue to look at Landscape Architecture in an even broader sense which will benefit designs even further.
One of my other focus objectives listed in January was to increase my exploration of different varieties of digital media to express design. Although there is no evidence on this blog this is something I have been investing time in successfully- I hope over the summer to complete a website showcasing my online portfolio which will feature many of these new skills.
Sunday, 10 May 2009
Saatchi Gallery: Unveiled- Art from the Milddle East
When looking for something 'a bit different' you cannot go far wrong with a visit to the Saatchi Gallery on Kings Road, London.
The latest exhibition to conclude showcased upcoming art from the Middle East by a wide range of artists and in a huge variety of different styles from traditional paintings to sculptures and models.
One of my favorite works in the exhibition was by Wafa Hourani entitled 'Qualandia 2067'. The installation comprised of a five piece model of a village near to where the artist lived. The majority of the model was created by piecing together a detailed collection of photographs of the town in a 3D style similar to the method made famous by David Hockney. The details of the model were finished with a wide range of unexpected materials and some buildings even featured sounds from within. The piece really showed what can be achieved with materials which are easy to access and produced a model with great impact without needing to be 100% precise.
Spectre (The Yacoubian Building Beirut) by Marwan Rechmadui
Ghost by Kaer Attia
Beirut Caoutchouc by Marway Rechmadui is a large 3D model of the city's networks engraved in to rubber. It is visually both attractive and informative. The model does not show details of individual buildings- nor their shape, but does give a ground plan of which areas are developed and which are without buildings. In appearance there are many similarities with the 'Lines of Communication' installation by Craft:Pegg which sits outside Spitalfields Market in London, although this model is of a much larger area.
The latest exhibition to conclude showcased upcoming art from the Middle East by a wide range of artists and in a huge variety of different styles from traditional paintings to sculptures and models.
One of my favorite works in the exhibition was by Wafa Hourani entitled 'Qualandia 2067'. The installation comprised of a five piece model of a village near to where the artist lived. The majority of the model was created by piecing together a detailed collection of photographs of the town in a 3D style similar to the method made famous by David Hockney. The details of the model were finished with a wide range of unexpected materials and some buildings even featured sounds from within. The piece really showed what can be achieved with materials which are easy to access and produced a model with great impact without needing to be 100% precise.Spectre (The Yacoubian Building Beirut) by Marwan RechmaduiGhost by Kaer AttiaBeirut Caoutchouc by Marway Rechmadui is a large 3D model of the city's networks engraved in to rubber. It is visually both attractive and informative. The model does not show details of individual buildings- nor their shape, but does give a ground plan of which areas are developed and which are without buildings. In appearance there are many similarities with the 'Lines of Communication' installation by Craft:Pegg which sits outside Spitalfields Market in London, although this model is of a much larger area.
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