NB: this is a draft proposal for the final Jewellery and Small object module at South bank Griffith university ( QCA ), the purpose is to establish ideas for future refinement. Due to illness I was unable to attend the JC class of week 4. This proposal was intended to be presented verbally then refined for week 5.
Project outline
For this project consider the following:
Objects are a record of a point in time.
They reflect our:
- Environment
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Society
- Relationships
- Beliefs
- Rituals
and traditions
- Politics
- War
and conflict
- Careful
planning or spontaneity or a combination of both
- A
need or use
When thinking about creating an object or item of jewellery to express your ideas, think about how it could be, for example:
A statement about you
A statement about your place in the world
A statement about your response to environmental or political concerns.
This project can be a way of making sense of the choices we make about the objects that surround us and are integral to our lives, and how contact with, or experience of objects, embodies experiences and relationships.
Some contemporary issues to consider are:
Cradle to cradle-working within closed ecosystems
Sustainable practice as opposed to using non-renewable resources
Recycling
Up-cycling- the idea that there are no objects of the past, simply things that have been used and altered from the time of making to their present state.
Project expectations for the Semester:
You will need to undertake the following:
Research the work of contemporary artists in this field;
Consider what is of interest to you or is important to you;
Analyse objects around you in your immediate environment ;
Consider the significance of your material choices;
Consider the significance of your chosen imagery;
Think about how the work relates to you, here, now.
Reflect on what you have discovered in your research and distil your thoughts into the making and completion of a single object or series of works in the form of a small object or jewellery;
Document all your research and conceptual development in your journal.
Concept
Title/theme
Sculptural object: sword , mixed metal hilt, scriptures
Forged and refined over a lifetime, this weapon is unique providing defence and ability to peirce the strongest armour.
What is the project about ?
Objects are a record of a point in time. They reflect our beliefs, rituals and traditions. This object is a statement about my identity, beliefs, rituals and traditions as a pentecostal christian with strong ties to my european(british) heritage.
This artwork is about the nature of spiritual and moral beliefs and their function in everyday life. It is important to note that every christians "sword" is unique to them, its handle is designed to be welded by them and its blade is forged by the scriptures that they hold dear.
How have you experienced it ?
The power of words, in conveying your beliefs to others, shapes the way they see your identity.
For me, being an artist that makes work about the relationship between beliefs, contemporary society and the human condition, my beliefs and heritage have informed the form that my practice and art takes.
You are what you think, say and do. You will be known by your words and your actions.
Why are you making it ? Where the ideas are derived from, I.e previous work as a stepping off point for further investigation; research of artists work etc. The direction of your work or concept outcomes you hope to achieve
How it relates to current practice and the wider cultural context
It is easy to take for granted the effect your words and beliefs have on others and yourself
for me the scriptures/my beliefs act as protection ( for when a temptation crosses my path) and provide a solid grounding when faced with morally. Either in myself or in others, when you identify something in someone else (character flaw) it is either one that you have or have possessed.
As a statement of cultural
identity this art object does not speak much about "australian
suburban beach culture" that surrounds the kingscliff and
tweedcoast/goldcoast area. So what does it say about the place
christians and the traditional values and beliefs that they adhere
to. It is a reflection of the displacement and sense of
disorientation in the contemporary world felt by many christians and
at the same time a personal expression of those beliefs.
The meaning of life , the
origin of life and the cause, nature and purpose of the universe ,
human nature ,ethics , devotional and ritual obervance and the moral
code governing the conduct of human affairs. These are universal
aspects of the human condition and the foundations of religion.
We live in an age of independence , an
age where “meaning and truth is created”1
by the individual , morality is relative , perversions celebrated and
personal choice rules .
We live in an age where
Religion is seen an oppressive bureaucracy and No religion has the
right to pronounce itself right or true. Religion is broadly seen
today to be a cause of intolerance and war , faith-based political
fanatiscism , backward-thinking attitudes to women or sexuality and
having moral contradiction to the ways people want to live their
lives.
So why does religion have
a place in our society ?
1Richard
Rorty
As a form of identity expression I intend to create a european cross hilt sword for this artwork, with a man made hilt, designed to be welded with both hands ( two hander swords are designed for offence and defence with a double edged blade). The form of the handle makes reference to my identification with my european heritage and is decorated with actions of my faith and beliefs (silhouettes). The blade itself will be constructed from key scriptures which form the foundation of my beliefs. The paper blade aludes to the spiritual and non-literal purpose of the sword.
It is real, tangible, and powerful weapon
its important to note that the sword for me carries significance not only as a symbol but also in the role I play in keeping the heritage of the longsword techniques alive through my participation in HEMA ( historic european martial arts )
How are you making it ?
Metal hilt sword, paper blademetal hilt : talks about the physicallity, that it is something that can be wielded, the hilt is decorated with actions (silhouettes) of faith and belief
paper blade : talks about the spiritual connection, non litteral, its not a weapon for physical battle but one for spiritual battles . The blade is made out of scriptures relating to core beliefs which have importants to me
aethetics: european two handed sword, decorative, pressed metal design, brass (for golden appearance ) or aluminum for silver appearance
techniques: saw cutting, soldering, press cut, annealing and texture embosing ( for the imagery)
How is it displayed ? Is it interactive ?
This sword can be hung on a wall , free stand mounted or lay flat on a table.
Go to scripture, what does it say about it ?
"For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12).
Another thing to remember is a two-edged sword is considered to be a dangerous weapon because of the two edges. Handled improperly it can cut the wielder just as easily as it can cut someone else. When the Bible is used as a weapon to point out the flaws in another person, the person using it often finds himself convicted by the same word. "You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that a man should not steal, do you steal? You who say, "Do not commit adultery," do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?" (Romans 2:21-22).
RESEARCH
http://lavistachurchofchrist.org/LVanswers/2008/10-22c.html
http://www.thearma.org/essays/2HGS.html#.VcrdDrTvbQk
http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/sword-terminology.html
swords have been used throughout history to defend people and land, to build nations and to protect kingdomsfrom tyrany, from first century wars against rome to the viking and norman conquest sword and steel have changed the fate of kingdoms, the map of europe and ultimately the timeline of western history.
Their essential role of preserving freedom and honor goes far back into the dim mists of history. The connection between sword and freedom finds its origins in the customs of germanic and celtic tribes, here being armed with a sword is not only a right but also a duty of all free men. The ceremony for giving freedom to a slave required that the former slave be presented with the armourment of a free man. The sword today is as relevant as a symbol as it was in ages past, being found within statues, civic emblems and insignia, ancient and modern.
It is an ancient symbol for words spoken in truth, for purity, justice and the spirit of god. The iconic power of the sword is everywhere within western culture, from literature and popular entertainement and celebrate in modern cinema.
research of other artists: research
Looking at artists that explore transendentalism, such as Bill Viola, Alex Grey and Mark Rothko.The reason for researching artists such as these is that my interests in creating works of art is in the spiritual "otherness". The spiritual aura and meaning that art can convey. Appon recommendation by the lecturer I have also researched the brisbane artist Dough Kwok
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| Alex Grey Source:http://artboom.info/painting/alex-grey-the-art-of-a-visionary.html |
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| Mark Rothko's chapel Source:http://forums.ssrc.org/ndsp/2014/08/04/rothko-chapel/ |
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| Bill Violas Tristan's Assention video still Source: http://hyperallergic.com/114411/bill-violas-moving-void/ |
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| Dough Kwok 4 card players Source:http://www.dougkwokart.com/portfolio.php |
Image research
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| http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/battle-ready-sword/202renaissance-twohand-sword.asp?product=time-seller-jk0202 |
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| http://www.fcsurplus.ca/shopping/products/447-Swords-Daggers-Shields-Machettes/467014-Decorative-Medieval-Style-Bastard-Sword/ |
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| http://www.2-clicks-swords.com/article/ornamental-swords.html this link covers types of swords |
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| http://www.kaswords.com/knights-templar-medieval-replica-longsword-gold.aspx |
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| http://www.darkknightarmoury.com/p-9827-gold-templar-longsword.aspx |
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| http://www.arms-n-armor.com/sword187.html |
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| http://swordsite.tumblr.com/post/99126408540/longsword-hema-wma-german-two-hander-oakeshott |
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