Although just coming back from a 3 week break, as the week goes by the levels of stress are visible through out the department. The attempt to ensure that you actually have something to show by Friday afternoon for moderation is prominent. At this point there is no time mess up or get frustrated with a piece (it is as if the metal is able to detect your frustrations and then you just land up with further problems). Coming to terms with the amount of time left for this year and the expectations that should be met, something which seems almost impossible to meet (however, I aim to towards it) there is this coal powered train that begins to run through your veins, where all you can do is zone out into your own world and focus on your work. And that's how work gets done!
As Moderation nears, working day and night and putting in long hours was essential, ensuring that you have covered all basis from design to manufacture. During the course of the week I managed to put together (not polished) a couple of pieces and began to work on the following piece. Before the break although I had renderings and 'ídeas' of what my pieces would look like I still had my doubts of how they would be assembled, but after the break, that coal powered train was full steam ahead. I knew what I was doing and how I was going to go about it, not to say I didn't encounter any issues, because indeed I did.
Below are the pieces assembled, keep in mind the pieces have not been finished off yet.
Space is IMPORTANT! one might think but this is just moderation but they stand corrected, the way you put your work out on display is a display on yourself as a designer or artist. you can not simply just lay your work there and leave it, no, you EXHIBIT your work, the way you would want outsiders to view (given your availability of resources of course.
below is the layout I though would best enhance each aspect of the display.
On the side you will notice white models: These models are nylon 3D prints which were printed over the break, as you will also notice is the resemblance they have to the first cad renderings previously posted.
Below are the nylon prints up close
Moderation... I MADE IT OUT ALIVE !! We all have ways to improve things, and getting an opinion from those who haven't seen the work prior allows for an open mind to view and give out constructive criticism. The way forward from here is then uncovered.
