INTRODUCTION TO THE BRIEF

MY GRANDMA'S NECKLACE AND ACCOMPANYING SKETCH

Looking at 'Structural Attachment', both individually and in unison,  I can already foresee the differentiation in inspiration and outcomes that these words will generate.

From what I had brought in to relate to structure and attachment,  I feel that both words are resonated within the objects. This is especially the case for my Grandma's necklace because the attachment lies as a family bond connecting over seas. This attachment is then made structural due the alluring aesthetic of the cut of the stone which makes up part of the reason why I'm so fond of it.

When sketching the necklace, I first chose to portray my attachment towards it through the use of fine liner and pro markers. This is definitely my preferred medium of drawing as I feel it successfully conveys the translation of structural attachment that I feel towards this piece of jewellery. In addition to the pro markers, the application of words that relate specifically to the attachment that I share with the necklace e.g.: sentiment and person cut; in some sense give the sketch more depth.

It was suggested to me by one of my peers that I should maybe try the drawing out in charcoal due to its expressive nature. Once I had tried this medium, I was little than impressed with my efforts. This is because of my pedantic style of stroke and how the charcoal reacts to this. The lines drawn looked lazy and flat thus no longer reflecting my structural attachment to the necklace. In order to improve this technique, I will need to work with charcoals more often in an effort to master how to manipulate it to my style of sketch.

Next I hope to incorporate a multimedia method to achieve a more interesting and original effect.