Photos of work in progress:
Final Photos After polishing
Reflections
- This time when I moulded the Aluminium, I had to use larger tools such as an anvil, and other shaped tools that I could bend the metal around, rather than just use the small circular moulds. This meant I was more focused on bending the metal with my hands, and I could fold the metal more easily with larger tools.
- I still used the circular moulds and hammer for smaller areas, and to give the texture of the creases, and spread these concentrated details out evenly across the sheet.
- I noticed that when I forced the metal to bend in ways it didn't want to go, I got these fantastic creases in the material.
- With this larger piece, I noticed it was more prone to scratches and dents from the tools.
Feedback & Development
- Although silver has been, and is my style, Anne suggested that this would look amazing in bronze. This is perhaps something to consider, why does my work have to stay silver?
- Frustrated with the scratches and dents I incurred, Anne suggested a place I could outsource my work if I wanted it moulding or casting using stainless steel (as the university doesn't have the facilities to work with stainless steel here).
- This could be another route to explore - the outsourcing of work. If I get it manufactured to the highest quality with absolutely no imperfections it would be perfect and look as immaculate as it could be. It would also connect with the idea of production, and mass production, outsourcing of labour which Koons, Hirst and other artists do.
- Anne suggested fabricators: TR Weston & Son, Westminster. Ind Est. Station Rd, Lincoln, LN6 3QY, 01522 688436.
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