For FMP I decided to develop my concept from Negotiated Study which looked at the relationship between Fashion and Architecture.
I wanted to explore different avenues for this project but before doing that I created a mind map to highlight the similarities between the two practices.
What are the elements of design in fashion?
- Color: Most exciting element of design.
- Shape: Overall outline of a garment, it is the form or silhouette.
- Line: Distinct, elongated mark as if drawn by a pencil or pen.
- Texture: The surface quality of goods
Having explored numerous similarities between the two practices I decided my concept would be mainly focused on the clothing that shows shape and structure within its design.
I therefore began searching for relevant garments that could show these elements.
Issey Miyake are two fashion designers who refer to their garments as being sculptural, and throughout the years, the language used in design has advanced. ‘Vocabulary derived from architecture has been applied to garments (“architectonic,” “constructed,” “sculptural,” etc.) And architects have also borrowed and adapted sartorial strategies and vocabulary from the fashion world, draping, wrapping, weaving, folding, printing, and pleating surfaces and materials.’ (Hodge et al., 2006) Thus, emphasizing how similar both design practices are not only in their techniques but also in their dialogue.
Additionally, fashion designer Michiko Koshino’s uses techniques of pleating and folding, which mirror the structures and surfaces of modern architecture. Many of her designs are based on architectonic principles that highlight traditional garment construction with an architectural element. Both areas of design have taken methods which weren’t originally their own and adapted them appropriately to make them fit. Pleated garments inspire many architects as the technique is used to produce texture and volume. Architects have adopted the textile technique of weaving as it creates complex interior spaces.
Other artists I looked at for inspiration include the duo German artists Bernd and Hilla Becher. They were best known for their work of photographic images that focused on industrial buildings and structures. They collaborated their ideas and began photographing the disappearing German industrial landscape which included the steel and mining industries. Something that fascinated them was the shapes and structures of buildings. A variety of angles were used when photographing these structures.
His images focus on architectural subjects in a simplistic cubism form. Extreme contrast between light and shadow can be seen in his photos and the warm colours used create a soft tone.
Although these images are more of a painting style than a photographic one, I still find them useful as Sheeler has clearly thought about form line and shadow and these are some key elements which stand out to me. I feel that I can use this research to benefit me and ensure I am thinking about these factors when shooting.
Other artists I looked at for inspiration include the duo German artists Bernd and Hilla Becher. They were best known for their work of photographic images that focused on industrial buildings and structures. They collaborated their ideas and began photographing the disappearing German industrial landscape which included the steel and mining industries. Something that fascinated them was the shapes and structures of buildings. A variety of angles were used when photographing these structures.
I think that the work done by Bernd and Hilla Becher was very successful as they had their own distinctive style that can be recognised easily. I like their style because they present the images in a way that make them look alike from a far, but up close one can see the individual differences. I am not sure if I will use this style in my own work but I will learn from them, and i will experiment with a variety of viewpoints just like they did.
I feel that I have tried to take on board what I have learnt from the Bechers work by creating my own unique style where only minimal human elements can be seen. My work is all about the form and shape of the clothing with minimal amount of human figures.
Charles Sheeler was an American painter and commercial photographer. He was known for being one of the founders of American modernism, and a master of photography of the 20th century.
His images focus on architectural subjects in a simplistic cubism form. Extreme contrast between light and shadow can be seen in his photos and the warm colours used create a soft tone.
Although these images are more of a painting style than a photographic one, I still find them useful as Sheeler has clearly thought about form line and shadow and these are some key elements which stand out to me. I feel that I can use this research to benefit me and ensure I am thinking about these factors when shooting.
Although my work does not contain much contrast between light and shadow, I still admire Sheeler's strong use of line and repetition.
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