Georgia Russell

Some amazing work that artist Georgia Russell has produced using old books:

http://silentstoryteller.typepad.com/blog/2010/08/georgia-russell.html

Books

I’d alkso like to present the text/words in a book. By putting only on word on each page this gives the word more impact. En-mass, single words can often be ignored so I hope that by decontextualising each word or phrase will give it more importance.

My Text

I want to present my audience with the words I have collected thoughout my investigation of the lower working class and chavs.
When words are presented and displayed in a block or paragraph often the individual words are ignored or not absorbed fully. I want the viewer to take in each word, I hope to challenge the negative attitudes towards chavs.

By wrapping text around a column or pillar it will invite the viewer to interact and move around the piece. In Illustrator I produced a list of key words that I’ve collected on chavs, and using the vinyl cutter these will be transformed into a transfer to apply to the pillar.

Matt Stokes

I like how artist Matt Stokes uses words and text in his work, alongside photography and other mediums. I think the large blocks of writing are interesting, the audience might not necessarily read the entire thing, but it has impact. I also like this particular exhibition space, with the mix of work on the walls and on desks and tables. This could give us some ideas for our own spaces...!
http://www.mattcstokes.com/

Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin is well known for using text in her work. It has given me ideas for my own work with using words and text.

Curriculum Vitae

Madeleine Theokritoff: Curriculum Vitae

DOB: 05/12/1991
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I am currently attending university where I study Textiles in Practice which I am very passionate about. My interests include film, art, fashion and music.

Education
Currently studying Textiles in Practice (BA Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University (2011 – Present)

Qualifications
11 x GCSEs (incl. As in Maths, English, Science)
3 x A Levels (A-C in Art Textiles, Fine Art, English Lit.)
Art & Design Foundation (Pass)

Employment
Birds Derby, Ltd. (2008-11)
Working as a part time sales assistant for a local confectioners and baker taught me to work as part of a team of employees; to be punctual; and good customer service. I also handled cash, took stock and prepared fresh food.

Atlas Delicatessen, Nottingham (2010-11)
I practiced good customer service, food and drink preparation, cash handling, cleaning while working part time for a local delicatessen and espresso bar.

Skills
I feel I work well as part of a team; I am friendly, reliable, organised and punctual; and I have good customer service experience.

References
Kate Egan – Course Leader
All Saints Campus
Manchester Metropolitan University
Oxford Road,
Manchester, M15 6BH
0161 247 1324


Lisa – Manageress
Birds Derby Ltd
7 Main Road,
Radcliffe on Trent
0115 933 3030
Nottingham, NG12 2FH

Textiles??

This week I’ve been freaking out a little because up to now I’ve produced very little textiles based work. However, when I tried embroidering words into textiles it seemed pointless. I think I was doing it for the sake of being a textiles student. The embroidery brought very little extra to my work so far, the words were still there, but it was quite uninteresting to me. I have decided to concentrate on the words and meanings much more than on attempting to produce a textiles piece.

I was also considering using things that are synonymous with the Chav to embroider onto, for example trackies, hoodies and caps. I think this would be too obvious, and doesn't really convey the message I would like it to, it just seems too basic. I want people to really think about the words I am using, and hopefully they'll create a picture in their own minds.

Words and Text

As I have worked through Unit X I’ve found that my work has been much less about image and photography and I have concentrated a lot more on words and text. I’ve experimented with word placement, sizing, and typeface.