Stains
My starting point for this
project will be to define my theme of stains and what it means to me. Definition
for ‘stain’ “A mark or discolour with something that is not easily removed.” Considering a stain as
something which is difficult to remove, it inspires me to think about everyday
routines and how throughout the day
the things we do can leave a mark and sometimes stain, sometimes leaving a
permanent reminder of a process or journey we have taken.
I am interested in capturing
these marks, as often they are viewed as negative, such as splashes of ink,
food and drink accidentally ruining fabrics and surfaces, I want to gather and
collect marks and stains and show them in a new light as something which can be
interesting I intend to investigate what constitutes a stain, it is always accidental and unwanted or can
be purposely created and appreciated. .
It is the things that go
unnoticed which interest me, an artist’s workspace over time builds up of
paint, ink and other materials they chose to work with, an essence of their
work is left behind each time, to remain until it is discarded and replaced.
I plan to reflect on my own
environment and ways of work to discover art in the accidental or unwanted. To
be inspired by my surroundings such as the studio space, I will investigate and
respond to marks and stains found. And aim to develop my research through
experimenting with creating/responding to stains, artist research
I have used tea painted on to a knitted piece which was time consuming. By being stained the piece loses a precious element, the fear of wanting to protect and keep it in good condition has been lost.
Using a substance such as tea makes the piece easy to relate to. I feel by taking away the original pristine aspect the piece becomes more real.
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