BFI Secrets of Nature

(1931)

After watching this fantastic video of Magic Myxies, (which are a vegetable and an animal throughout the stages in its lifetime) I automatically wanted to recreate this magic substance which looks so smooth and fragile. Over the Easter period using ceramics I am going to experiment creating objects from the stills (above) and link them with my embroidery and and textile approach to unit 11.

Condition Report

 (Above 1) Tracing the movements of a man walking his dog. 

I like the idea of recording an action and turning it into 

an art work which is informative and conceptual.

 (Above 2 & 3) Recording the position of each leaf within the above photo, leaving only an

imprint of its existence.

(Above 4) Collecting objects which form a narrative and an educational collection when put together

The cloisters

A beautiful video found this morning. It has the relaxing feel of natue which is out of our control evolving infront of our very own eyes. Some thing i had not seen before...

DIY bacteria

The bacteria I have been growing for 3 months:

Dot by Aardam studios

From the makers of Wallice and Gromit, Aardman have proudly produced the worlds smallest animation. Using only  a Nokia phone and Microscope made especially for the phone.

The making of the animation is below:

Life from up above

The following photos are taken from NASA's orbital satellites. Landmarks are recognisable from such a far distance. It is the colour palette in these photos which keep my attention.

I will recreate these images but in an educational way, so the audience is learning something looking at my artwork.

Growing bacteria at home

1. The Agar must be heated at 95 degrees Celsius and no higher. The Agar took 1.5 hours to melt into a liquid form.

2. Allow to cool for one hour

3. Pour 1/6 of an inch into the antiseptic Petri dishes.

4. Seal with tape, store in the refrigerator upside down until use.