25/04/18
#HANDYINSPIRATION
The visit to the Manchester Art Gallery yesterday got everybody inspired. It was good to see not only primarily recently produced art, as we saw it during our tour through the ‘exchanges’ exhibition, but also some classical paintings with interesting details.
Posted 25 Apr 2018 12:04
25/04/18
#HANGMAN
Impression of the Manchester Art Gallery and its’ hanging sculpture in the new extension.
Posted 25 Apr 2018 12:04
25/04/18
#LOCATION
Another architecturally nice location. This time the courtyard typology was interpreted differently. Still interesting to see all the different uni buildings!
Posted 25 Apr 2018 12:03
25/04/18
#MOREIMPRO
Yesterday we had some more fun re-enacting paintings from the Manchester Art Gallery.
Posted 25 Apr 2018 12:03
25/04/18
#PROTOTYPE
The first prototypes are being built for our final symposium!
Posted 25 Apr 2018 12:02
25/04/18
#STEPTHROUGH
Not only the art within but also the detailing of the new Gallery extension was interesting to see!
Posted 25 Apr 2018 12:02
25/04/18
#PARTOFAWHOLE
First, the students spent a day designing and testing their intervention through sketching and model making. Next, they identified which part of their intervention they would build at 1:1 for the final exhibition and got to work!
This design for a bug and bird hotel has been designed based on the work of artist, James Ackerley. The students are building the bird feeders that would make up the intervention.
Posted 25 Apr 2018 11:15
25/04/18
#COLOUR
One room at the Manchester Art Gallery, explored the importance of colour to mindfulness and emotion. Drenched in blue, the room was curated to be calming and peaceful.
Some students are using this precedents to create a colour-dictated community space for Paradise Works.
Posted 25 Apr 2018 11:04
25/04/18
#TEXTURE
Students observing the texture of clay tiles, which they may replicate for their final work.
Posted 25 Apr 2018 11:01
25/04/18
#ACTOUT
After the gallery trip, the students acted out their favourite figurative pieces in pairs.
We discussed how the body moves in space and is represented in artwork.
Posted 25 Apr 2018 10:59
25/04/18
#EXTENSION
Yesterday we visited the Manchester Art Gallery. As well as observing the architecture of the extension, which combines old and new, we also observed the extension of the body.
Much of the work on show represents figures and how the body interacts with others. This is something the first and second years may choose to move forward in their own designs.
Posted 25 Apr 2018 10:56
#MAKING
This morning the students started construction of their 1:1 interventions. It is so exciting to see them experimenting at a large scale!
Posted 24 Apr 2018 18:33
24/04/18
#PALS
...who work together, stay together.
Posted 24 Apr 2018 18:27
24/04/18
#MAG
At the Manchester Art Gallery students were encouraged to sketch their favourite works.
Posted 24 Apr 2018 18:27
#INSPIRATION
This afternoon we visited the Manchester Art Gallery to get some artistic inspiration.
Posted 24 Apr 2018 18:19
24/04/18
#STYLE
Nick's workshop began by giving each student a section of a drawing and an architectural style. They had to recreate heir image in the style given. These were then collated as shown in a blog post previously.
It aimed to encourage creative drawing and producing different emotions in texture, colour and composition.
Posted 24 Apr 2018 11:12
24/04/18
#DIAGRAM
Student sketches and diagrams of their proposals underway.
Posted 24 Apr 2018 11:08
24/04/18
#PRESENT
Yesterday all the students presented their work to each other.
As a group, we encourage peer working and supportive criticism.
Teamwork is key to develop creative ideas.
Posted 24 Apr 2018 11:06
#FINISHEDOFF
At the end of the day we put all the drawings together to view the final result and it looks amazing!!!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 20:42
#SKETCH
Each student took a section of the mural to draw in a different architectural style and after an afternoon of sketching, we put the mural together!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 20:28
23/04/18
#LOCATION
We were lucky to see and work in yet another stunning MMU building today.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 16:52
23/04/18
#RESULTS
.. and the result is amazing!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 16:52
23/04/18
#BEGINNINGS
We were very curious to see how this experiment would end up..
Posted 23 Apr 2018 16:51
23/04/18
#MODULAR THINKING
Several of the approaches contain modular systems for flexible use on site. Today was the first time the actual interventions were being sketched and pinned up, the rest of the week we will continue to work on their implementation.
Posted 23 Apr 2018 16:51
23/04/18
#BACKATIT
This afternoon we're getting creative again!
This time we're each drawing a section of mural in a particular architecture style.
Results to follow...
Posted 23 Apr 2018 14:47
23/04/18
#CRIT
Before lunch students critted each other on their preliminary intervention proposals.
Some great advice from peer to peer!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 14:46
23/04/18
#READYSETGO
After an inspiring week last week, this morning we're starting designing our inventions.
So far ideas include a community sculpture garden and a GIANT AVOCADO.
We can't wait to see the results!
Posted 23 Apr 2018 11:10
21/04/18
#PRIVATETOUR
The visit to the Whitworth Gallery today was a unique opportunity for all of us to get insight into the craft of curating art exhibitions and the exhibition ‘exchanges’. The issues and considerations presented by Dr. Leanne Green were extremely helpful for the planning of our Symposium at PARADISE WORKS. Getting a private tour through the exhibition ‘exchanges’ opened up many new perspectives, we can only recommend visiting it!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:23
21/04/21
#IMPRO
Another snapshot of our re-enacting session in the sun!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:22
21/04/18
#IMPRO
A snapshot of our re-enacting session in the sun!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:22
21/04/18
#MODEL
A nice little model which was the outcome of our presentations. It was incredible to see how the research about an artist turned into physical pieces of work.
Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:21
21/04/18
#PRESENTATION
We were extremely impressed by all presentations of our first and second years and the work they have produced. We hope we could help you all to develop your projects further. The collection of work to present at our symposium is starting to grow!
Posted 21 Apr 2018 14:20
20/04/18
#INFORMATION
As the curator of the exhibition, Dr Leanne Green spoke in depth about the execution and understanding of information. Many of the artists have chosen to consider how humans take in information and how we perceive art work on display.
By researching the artists and their work, she has created a dialogue between pieces that explore this theme. By hearing about her intentions, the students can now begin to consider curation and display of their own pieces during their show at Paradise Works next week.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 22:35
20/04/18
#FILMSET
During our gallery visit today, Kassandra continued to create footage of our team with a wonderful backdrop.
We had the privilege to explore the beautiful building and it's grounds. The garden areas and interaction zones surrounding the building provide the public with great spaces to chat, think, reflect and contemplate.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 22:19
20/04/18
#FOUNDMATERIALS
Inspired by Hilary Jack's work, which is made out of found materials, one group produced an impressive sculpture.
Next week, we will display all of the student's 2D and 3D work at Paradise Works.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:30
20/04/18
#MODULAR
We ended the week with the students presenting their initial responses regarding the artists that they have been researching.
This included investigating the artist's methods and materials, and then producing their own iterative responses to said work.
We were so impressed with all the work and can't wait until next week!
More to follow.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 20:28
20/04/18
#GALLERYVISIT
Today's tour at the Whitworth art gallery was a valuable experience to encourage the students to start about how they might curate their final exhibition.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 15:10
#RE-ENACT
Students had time to wander round the gallery and pick their favourite piece of art. After this we met outside and showed each other an action that re-enacted their chosen favourite.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 14:54
20/04/18
#EXCHANGES
The aforementioned exhibition focussed on displaying dialogues between newly acquired and existing pieces of work.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 14:50
20/04/18
#THANKYOU
Thank you to the fabulously impressive Dr. Leanne Green, who gave us a tour of her (curated) exhibition Exchanges at the Whitworth Gallery.
The tour was interesting and definitely inspired the students regarding their own projects.
Posted 20 Apr 2018 14:49
#EXPLORING
This morning we visited the Whitworth Art Gallery and had a tour with one of the curators of an exhibition.
Great inspiration for the students own projects!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 14:36
19/04/2018
#COLLAGE
These were the finished mixed media artwork produced during Sandhya's workshop! These will be displayed along with the 1:1 interventions in our final exhibition at Paradise Works!
Posted 20 Apr 2018 06:56
19/04/18
#MUTLIMEDIA
During the workshop today the students had the opportunity to use whatever materials they wished- acrylic paints, watercolours, newspaper, card, coloured paper, pens, ink and even fabric!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 19:39
19/04/18
#CRAFTS
My workshop today gave the students a chance to recreate an architectural image in collage form. This was to encourage creativity and abstraction!
It was super fun and all the pieces will be on display during our exhibition / symposium at Paradise Works.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 19:30
19/04/18
#SANDHYA
This afternoon marks the beginning of our individually led M.Arch programmes.
Sandhya is teaching us the skill of collage by getting us to recreate famous architectural photographs in new mediums. Really fun!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 15:26
#WORKING
After a morning of research and experimentation, we are spending our afternoon getting creative!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 14:29
#FILMMAKER
We're taking advantage of the sun and gathering footage for the final film!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 12:42
19/04/18
#INTERVIEW
Kassandra busy interviewing our lovely students.
We want to know their opinions on Paradise Works and how Events is going so far!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 12:28
19/04/18
#VIBES
What a great day for sitting by the window and getting creative!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 12:09
#WORKINGHARD
The groups are working together to research the artists and creating ideas for reproducing their work.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 11:54
19/04/18
#TEAMWORK
Working in teams, the groups are working on their research.
By collaboratively working, they are learning together, sharing techniques and helping each other.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 11:42
19/04/18
#ARTISTS
This morning, we're picking artists and researching their methods.
For the rest of the week, we'll be iteratively reproducing their work.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 11:20
19/04/18
#CONFUSED
First things first... Our videographer Kassandra is trying to get her head around the AV equipment.
Stay tuned for Go-Pro action shots and participant interviews!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 11:18
#DRAW
We used diagrams, sketches and photographs as means of documenting our site visit. Findings will be later presented to the whole group, as a part of a morning of brainstorming!
Posted 19 Apr 2018 07:32
#EXPLORE
We met up as a group and had a wonder around the site to understand the immediate context and site conditions.
There is an interesting history behind the river and its relationship to the site that we think would be exciting to research further.
Posted 19 Apr 2018 07:28
#INSIGHT
A little impression from our site visit. It was interesting to see how many different worlds clash around PARADISE WORKS and the site in front of it.
Posted 18 Apr 2018 20:12
#NICETOMEETYOU
It was super nice to finally meet all of you and some of the artists at PARADISE WORKS! Everybody seems to have gained a good insight into PARADISE WORKS and what is produced there as well as into the site. We are all very excited to see the outcome of the research tomorrow.
Posted 18 Apr 2018 20:11
#SITERESEARCH
The artists at Paradise Works told us a bit of history about the site. There are some interesting photos of the farm that used to be there!
Learning the history of a place can really help when designing a new intervention.
Posted 18 Apr 2018 16:36
18/04/18
#INVESTIGATION
We explored the site and the surrounding landscape.
The site is home to lots of wildlife, apples trees, willow trees and much more!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 15:34
18/04/18
#STUDIOINSIGHT
Artists Winter and Kurth showed the students their current work and approach to design.
The duo interweave their individual design backgrounds creating experiential interior products which fuse graphic application with simple 3D form.
Posted 18 Apr 2018 15:25
18/04/18
#INTRO
Today artists Winter and Kurth showed us around Paradise Works and explained the ethos of their community.
They aim to create a sustainable urban model for artist-led activity in the growing arts ecology across the Salford & Manchester border.
It was great to understand the range of work created by the different artists and also how they have created a collective.
Posted 18 Apr 2018 15:22
#PARADISEWORKS
This morning we had a tour of Paradise works and a talk from some of the artists about the work they are doing.
Great inspiration for your own projects!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 15:21
18/04/18
#RESEARCH
This afternoon we will be researching the history of the site.
Bleach and dye works, mineral water factory, mills... the inspiration is endless.
Posted 18 Apr 2018 14:53
18/04/18
#ONSITE
The sun was shining for our first visit to the site!
Today, students sketched and measured the site.
Posted 18 Apr 2018 14:42
18/04/18
#RISKAWARE
First day of Events 2018!
To begin, this morning we met on site and issued and verbally explained the risk assessment to all students.
Stay safe!
Posted 18 Apr 2018 14:40
15/04/18
#TOURTIME
We have secured a private tour of the amazing exhibition, Exchanges, at the Whitworth Art Gallery on the 20th April. Taking us around will be the curator of the exhibition, Dr Leanne Green!
This is an amazing opportunity for you to gain an understanding of curation and ask questions about the work directly to Leanne. This will come in handy for your exhibition at the Paradise Works studios during the symposium day.
Works by Gillian Wearing, William Hogarth and Louise Bourgious and Tracey Emin will be on display. They encourage a dialogue on expectations of female behaviour. Additionally, Rebecca Warren and Hayley Tompkins elevate discarded objects to the status of art and challenge our ideas about what should be shown in museums. While Simon Patterson, Jitish Kallat, Roni Horn and Stephen Willats consider how we make order out of a disordered world.
Posted 15 Apr 2018 18:59
10/04/18
#LOOKOUT
Events week is approaching, so we thought we would send you some key info before the start date.
Look out for an email from me regarding Programme, the Risk Assessment and Room Locations.
If you have any questions – feel free to message us by email or Facebook.
Posted 10 Apr 2018 20:39
06/04/18
#FABRIC
#PRECEDENTALERT
We got loads of fabric scraps for our 1:1 interventions at PARDISEWORKS
donated by the amazing textile artist
@stephanie.ross.design
!!
Check out her Instagram for Inspiration:
https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.ross.design/
Our material collection is growing..
Posted 6 Apr 2018 10:05
#SHOESCREEN
Precedent alert!!
This urban intervention in Abrantes, Portugal plays the history of the city to create a new way of shading the public square. The installation by Victor Lledó Garcia, Juan José Pérez Moncho and Mateo Fernández-Muro uses shoes to form a canopy. During 1807, the residents of Abrantes were ordered to donate their shoes to soldiers and the artists resolved to return the shoes to the city.
This precedent shows that all sorts of materials can be used for an urban intervention and researching the history of the site may give you ideas for your own approach.
Posted 5 Apr 2018 15:52
04/04/18
#LISTENUP
Precedent alert!!
‘The goal of the intervention is to transpose a real situation in public space onto a plane of fictionality. The sound intervention alters
the mode of perception of a random passer-by listener. That which a listener sees becomes a fiction and support for that which he or she hears. The result of such alienation is that the listener no longer perceives reality as something that has any immediate effect on his or her own existence but, rather, accepts it as an aesthetic phenomenon; this, however, may present a direct threat to his or her own existence.‘ – Madrid Bierto
http://www.realitysoundtrack.org/
Any intervention which can be experienced through any human sense, will affect the sense of the space itself.
An intervention in the public sphere could literally be anything, even sound.
Posted 4 Apr 2018 20:29
03/04/18
#CRAFTCLAY
Precedent alert!!
During Events week, we will be designing interventions aimed to activate the site through community engagement.
Using the clay donated by Plant Noma, you could design an intervention which correlates with elements on the site already. These leaf pots were created by imprinting a texture into the clay. Maybe these could be hung up as a sculptural piece? Or maybe they will have a function as pots in a community garden?
Why not design a piece that explores the site-specific textures? The artists at Paradise Works are keen to see an intervention which encourages engagement with the community, so maybe start thinking of activities that promote this.
Posted 3 Apr 2018 11:35
03/04/18
#MIXED-MEDIA
The workshop I am running during Events week will be as follows:
I will introduce the students to examples of works which combine architectural forms and meaning through mixed-media collage. Each student will be provided with an architectural photograph and must recreate this image using painting, collage and crafting techniques. A list of words and emotions will be used to prompt the students to epitomize an expression/ meaning in their work. M.Arch will provide some materials; however, the students will be encouraged to bring any materials they would like to use (paints, paper, newspapers, card). The M.Arch will be on hand to discuss the importance of composition, expression of emotion and the layering of materials. The final pieces may be two or three-dimensional pieces. The aim of this workshop is to encourage artistic abstraction and expression through mixed media. These will be on display at the final symposium at Paradise Works
Posted 3 Apr 2018 11:32
#MATERIALS
One of our workshops will encourage you to start thinking about the materiality and buildability of your installations.
During this workshop we will look at how different materials can be manipulated to create interesting forms and begin planning your construction process.
Posted 3 Apr 2018 07:17
02/04/18
#CONCERTINA
Precedent alert!!
During Events week, we will be designing interventions aimed to activate the site through community engagement.
Why not design a meeting place?
This concertina bench is made from recycled cardboard, mirroring many of the artist's focus on re-use. Also, it would be easily constructible during Events.
Posted 2 Apr 2018 16:01
02/04/18
#TARGETREACHED
We have raised the £100 needed for our Events programme to go ahead!!
Thank you too all our donators, who range from family and friends, to award winning
artists and Architects.
It's not too late to donate! - We'd love extra money for materials.
https://www.youcaring.com/events2018-1119412
Thank you!
Posted 2 Apr 2018 15:50
27/03/18
#TOURPREP
During events week, we will visit the Whitworth and Manchester Art Gallery.
This weekend I went down the Whitworth to suss our the current exhibition; you're in for a treat!
Posted 27 Mar 2018 20:09
27/03/18
#COLLAGE
As part of Events week, each member of the M.Arch team will run their own programme that explores the relationship between art and architecture. Mine will be as follows:
This session will focus on drawing as a method for designing and representing architecture. First, each M.Arch will present their favourite architectural drawing that they have ever done. Next, each student will be asked to pick an artistic style (impressionist, pop art etc) out of a hat. Each student will also be asked to take a piece of A2 trace and a segment of an image that M.Arch have printed and divided. Each student must reproduce their segment of the image in the artistic style that they have chosen. At the end, the segments will be re-joined to produce one collage. This will be displayed as part of the final symposium.
Posted 27 Mar 2018 20:02
#STAYSAFE
This week we completed our risk assessment to make sure that we can complete our events programme safely. We will go through this with you on the first day of events before undertaking the days activities.
We can't wait to start working with you and hope you are as excited as we are!
Posted 23 Mar 2018 12:44
#WORKSHOPS
As part of the workshops, we will be having a go at kirigami which is a form of paper modelling. This technique is a different way of thinking about modelling that will bring together architecture and craft.
Keep an eye on the blog to find out what other workshops we will be doing during the events programme!
Posted 18 Mar 2018 18:53
#ALMOSTTHERE
A big shout out to all who have donated so far, we have almost reached our goal and really appreciate your support!
If you would like to make a donation, please follow
the link below:
https://www.youcaring.com/events2018-1119412
Posted 15 Mar 2018 14:00
