PICK AND MIX

FRANK STELLA ILLUSTRATION (AUTHOR'S OWN)

For this new project, I selected three words from the list that I felt a personal and creative connection to. These were; Frank Stella, childhood memories, wood and sculpture.

Following my political fashion project where I worked with my younger cousin, I wanted to revisit my childhood. I have a distinct memory of being on my dad’s building sites when I was young, playing with random things found on site, such as plumbers putty and plaster. I would then, when finished playing, destroy my creations, creating sharp edges and unique shapes. Also, making a mess, much to my dad’s dismay. What a shame nothing has changed.

Frank Stella was also a selection of mine as his work to me is so simplistic yet powerful and magical. His effective use of colour and shape is something that I really respond to. For example, Hyena Stomp and Had Gadya are two pieces of his that I am really drawn to. 

Following the research that I have conducted on both Frank Stella and my childhood memories, I began to make links and incorporate my other two chosen words. 

By realising how all the words link so early on in the creative process, it was much easier to decide how I was to develop my idea. This will also benefit my time management! Which feels amazing as that is always something in which I have had an issue with.