put images of the experimentation of what the surface of the sculpture is going to look like

Peer Review 

• create a distinct print for each heritage 
• Conquer or die play around with how I could translate that onto a print/fabric ( over the argyll print)
• purchase some aryl print tights and see how different textures would look like with it 
• FIGURES (referring to the violence ) see how they would look like with a combination of different samples from each heritage 
• From the shapes of the figures use them as reference and place them on the body using cardboard. Edit samples and prints onto that 
• create a sample with pleats referring to the chilean picture which has the interning surface texture appearance of repetitive lines 

Feedback from one of my classmates

I really love the collages with your grandma- I think that's a great method of integrating primary research with relevant visuals. I also think the manipulation of the traditional tartan is interesting- I think push this more with colours, distortion etc. also push the collages of eve and scarlet and use these shapes in ur work as these are really successful.

I imitated the typical diamond shape repetitive pattern and deliberately made it so that the honey comb pleats would not conjoin with the drawn white diamond pattern. If i where to do this on a larger scale I would have to consider the amount of fabric that I would need as it reduces in size when you do it. Some of the  diamond shapes aren't  defined enough as I didn't make it long enough. I will consider this the next time I do the honey comb effect. If it was longer the diamond pattern would be more dominant. The material was quite difficult to manipulate as its quite sturdy but I feel like it emphasise the  diamond pattern, 

• Use the plastic that I bought and print onto that 
• experiment with quilting 
• Try experiment with the leather (wetting it and then moulding it)
• From the print designs that I have created combine it with the figurative drawings and see how that would look like on a larger scale. Take inspiration from the silhouettes of the figures ( combined them with animalistic features)
• Develop into design ideas and create one distinct face that I can use for all my designs 
• The lines in the photos are interesting try and imitate that with plastic ( and fabric that has the same material)

The moto has very negative connotation that relates to violence ' conquer or die.' if they can't fend for themselves they are volatile and have a high chance of being defeated, therefore they need to assert there power by conquering. The history consists of a lot of wars and monarchies conquering other monarch's for higher ranking positions in society. Fighting consist of a lot of human contact maybe I could interpret the violence through the depiction of intertwined bodies. Referencing hybridity I could interpret the figures with animal features to address the idea that we regress from animals and that everyone is capable of violence. Using the features of lions referring to the MacDougal family clan motto. Look at the different armoury that the Scottish used to wear to war. Pick one textiles technique that relates to chilean textiles.

Action plan 

• Collage of grandmother with Scottish heritage DONE
• Do a collage of chilean heritage - look at the town where she lived and reference the materials (raw materials such as straw and metal)
• Produce some samples combing both heritages ( Argyll tartan and metal )
• The significance of the history of that town how it relates to the MacDougal family Clan Heritage ( both have references of violence connect that to the figurative thing that I was looking at reference that sculpture with the argyll print on the surface of its body) 

 The Chosen object associated to how I'm inherently english even though I have a mixed background. the texture relates to the clan motto which features two lions. The two lion postures are quite significant as I feel like they refer to wealth and power . It would be interesting to see how it would look like if it was multiplied onto the body a few times. Looking at how leaders present themselves to the audience they assert there presence via gestural hand movements and there voice. Indicating that they are strong and well minded. I could interpret those features of the body would look like if they were a sample. create emphasis on that part of that body. Use photoshop to see how it would look like. 

I experimented with the diamond pattern by obscuring the appearance of the inside of the diamond. I DISLIKE the colour combination and the material with the red marks covering the sample. The only part that I like is the brown rectangle. it could look better if there was a few of them compacted together. creating a repetitive pattern which I feel relates to the traditional repetitive pattern of the aryl print.

In my progress tutorial which was very useful as it informed me what I needed to look further into. It made me aware of the things that I was lacking in. 

WHAT I NEED TO DO :

WORKFLOW; 

• use more secondary research more in sketchbook draw from them 
• collage with secondary and primary sources
• text on workflow when quoting from website or any other news make it clear 
• make the size of the text more clear 
• when referencing a text highlight the most significant words 

SKETCHBOOK;

• with the argyll print work with proportions 
• look at the contraction of traditional clothing of scotties heritage 
• explore styling technique with textile samples that I have created 

I experiment with the the appearance of argyll. Interpreting the traditional pattern with a very irregular background to distort the appearance, as well as distorting the surface appearance with paint creating a fleshy like appearance. I used leather however the material is very tough so I was limited with what I could do. As I was unable to do free hand stitch on the leather. If I use a thinner leather which is not as dense I will have more opportunities to experiment with it.  the sample was unsuccessful as it didn't correlate well with the open space of the white page. the dense leather felt very frigid and i was limited with what I could do with it.

 I produced some drawings illustrating different environments and I interpreted the sounds with different mediums. I didn't highlight the instrument in the drawings as I wanted to focus on how the sound blends with the environment. 

Then I did a peer review with another student. We gave each other feedback as to what we need to improve and what is good. This was very insightful as we received positive criticism on the work that we currently have produced. It made me realise the things that I was lacking in. It very helpful getting someone else's opinion on your work as they have a less objective view. She said that visually it is strong however I need to put more references as to where I source my inspiration for my work. 

What I need to do:

• At the very beginning go the project include a research image of the hay wood gallery so that people can see where you sourced your inspiration for your collages
• War incorporate metal as a reference to war 
• Find an artist that looks at settings 

I worked into some of my sketches that I had done during the visit to the exhibition to the Haywood gallery. The sketches consisted of varied lines which where based on the sounds that I heard made from the instruments. The instruments were chosen based on the setting of the environment. The three videos consisted of different music being played in different urban and rural settings. The instruments were specifically chosen as it associated to the setting.  The typical stereotypes that we think of from each culture. That made me think of the different family heritages that I have in my family. The one that I least know of is my Scottish heritage. A very predominant piece of clothing in my closet is tartan and argon print which refers to the typical clothing statement of Scotland. You can identity specific textile techniques by how its made to where it come from. 

what i need to do: 

• collage different settings and incorporate the different sketches that you did refer to the Haywood Gallery
• After doing that make some new sketches resembling the common clothing that you have in your closet which is argon and tartan which will inform the next step.
• have a printed out collection of the different things that you have liked on Depop that refers to your Scottish heritage.
• collage using your grandmas photo as a reference of where your Scottish heritage comes from and create a character of a typical stereotypes of a Scottish person
• make more collages using the things that refer to stereotype but then use objects that relate to reality ( that these presumptions are extreme) in conjunction with me being culturally British 

The mind map technique helped me create a mind map which consisted on the most relevant research that I have for my project. Mapping out my research like this helps me evaluate what aspects I want to explore further 

The mind map technique helped me create a mind map which consisted on the most relevant research that I have for my project. Mapping out my research like this helps me evaluate what aspects I want to explore further 

I looked at my current likes that had on Depop and the one that frequently came up was argon print and tartan print. 

I've got a varied amount of different idea that I want to explore but I need to arrow it down. I've decided to look at my Scottish route that originated from my great great grandma on my fathers side. Ive alway been aware of my other cultural heritages such as polish, French and Chilean however I have never fully looked at my Scottish routes. Maybe i could look into the meaning of the Mac Dougall family name and see what I can draw out from that.

Exploring my family routes and how I align with both cultures in conjunction with me being culturally British. Looking at how there are various ways in which to explore the different forms of hybridity which can be executed through materiality or the combination of traditional and new media. I will idolise the different aspects of the cultures that I want to look further into. Drawing inspiration from my family using old photos to refer to the different cultures, as well as drawing attention to the experience of how it is as an immigrant. I come from a very diverse European and South American background; however, I don’t know much about my Scottish heritage. I’m going to explore further my Scottish Mc Dougal family heritage. Referencing their traditional family clan, the clan tartan which was designed to represent the family. I also want to push my contextual writing as I feel like I don't spend enough time on it as I tend to priorities my sketchbook. I need to consider how I can interpret the traditional craftsmanship in an innovative way with consideration of the context today as a reference of me being culturally British. The garment could consist of metaphorical references to imply the different cultures. Crossover of different cultures shown through the different assembles of textile and design.