Thesis Review

The "Inner Space" BFA Thesis show was by far a huge success. I got tons of creative feedback from my peers, faculty, family and friends. Not only was I pleased with how the presentation of my work turned out, but the show as a whole was wonderful!

Throughout the semester I was lucky enough to discuss my work with my photography professor, Kate Pollard. We worked together over the past year developing my ideas and she helped me a lot with the presentation of my work as well. During our final critique of my work in the gallery we discussed placement and presentation of the sculptural piece (the dress) and the photographs. We tried to put ourselves in the position of the outside viewer to come to conclusions about what message is being presented.

Many agree that my dress could stand alone as a piece in itself, and deliver it's own message along with the title (Wasteful Wedding). The photographs look a bit less overdramatized and it was suggested that if i was to continue this idea, that the images are just as dramatic and exaggerated as the dress itself. (Though that was a great point!)

Trash the dress?

During my critique someone mentioned the notion of damaging the dress with wine, cake, etc. Here are a few images that I am looking at for inspiration.

Yesterday I had my final group critique before the show in two weeks. Mostly everything is made for display but i have 2 decisions to make. Some people suggested that instead of displaying the dress on a chair to create an interior space, I should put the dress on a bodice as if it was in a shop window.
Concerning photographs, depending on which display i choose I want to either continue with the fancy depictions of the dress and accessories or take photos of wiping my mouth with the dress, blotting lipstick, eating cake and drinking wine. Performing "wedding-like" actions or almost destructive actions. Any feedback would be helpful.. thanks !

shoes and shows

Just completed the final touches on my paper shoe design, it took forever to make just one! Here it is, enjoy.

Photographs

Now that most of my paper things are done being made I'm experimenting with different light and tone for my photographs... here are some snap shots.

Crit 2/4

Today I had my first critique of the semester and the feedback was really helpful. Even though I am a photo concentration I now feel confident that my paper pieces will successfully work in the show. I am somewhat prepared and ready but I still question how I should display my photographs in the gallery space. Do I put them in an album for audience interaction or hang them on a wall? Or should I include them at all? Any suggestions would be wonderful.

Before going into the discussion about my work I felt like I was not prepared compared to most of my peers but the hardest parts are almost done. Photographically I am not sure if my images will be strong enough to display on the wall and I plan o

n having some taken by the next critique to present to everyone. Megan suggested that I create other paper pieces that will not be included in the show, or to create a whole paper installation. If the photographs are successful enough I am not sure if I will have time to create a paper chair and coffee table but we will see. I’m also going to start writing about how I personally take the whole wedding concept to better understand why I’m working with this subject matter.

This weekend I am going to finish my paper flowers and begin crocheting the rug. Once I finally have everything done I will be able to start taking pictures.

I found the work of Eric Olofson relatable to what was discussed during crit.

Paper !!

Due to class cancelations I decided to dedicate a portion of my time today to my thesis . Here are two small details of the larger group of work.

Inspiring Image

I was always a fan of Annie Leibovitz's work, which was probably introduced to me in one of my first photography classes. Since she photographs celebrities and pop culture icons I knew there would be a strong possibility that she captured at least one image that would register as inspiring. According to the search engine I found this image on, it was taken for a spring catalog in 2003. The ruffles in the dress reminded me of the layering of paper in the one I am creating for thesis. I knew I wanted to capture the dress I created outside as well, so this photograph basically embodies what I'd like to shoot within the next upcoming weeks.

Last Minute Changes !!

Over winter break I became exhausted with

my previous thesis ideas and decided to change

my whole presentation. Instead of presenting just

photographs at the show I have chosen to display

a "sculptural piece" accompanied by a few

photographs. Here is the dress I have been working

on since early December, it is made completely

of found paper materials.

More Paper!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6qgfdv2KsI