Category: Clean design

Indigo Ocean Fabric

Nawatthakorn Umasin

Introduction

extraction process of natural indigos found in the coastal areas of Pattani Province in order to create the fabric with the identity of ocean blue. This creation was based on the study of documents and interview with the experts in indigos. The results revealed that natural indigos found in the coastal areas of Pattani Province generated the ocean blue dye by color extraction process or making the indigo paste pot. To clarify, 5kg indigo leaves had been fermented with 5L sea water for 2 nights. Then, the fermented water and indigo leaves were filtrated to separate them.

 

Conclusion

According to the work creation with the colors from nature by batik creation technique, the different color shade was obtained each time due to several intervening factors, e.g., weather, humidity, sunlight, and the duration of boiling for dyeing, banana peel freshness, indigo pot making technique, and the fabric type. These definitely affected color intensity and fastness to color stain. Soaking the drawn fabric several times, drying it in the shade, and then dyeing it again with indigos generated the darker colors. The technique and process from the trial can be adapted to dyeing other types of plants.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

Indigos refers to softwood mostly living in open area, with creeping branches and arranged small leaves (Width ≤ 1 cm and length ≤ 1cm). Blooming flowers are usually red or pink, with bean-like hulls, i.e., Indigofera tinctorial L. and Indigofera suffruiticosa Mill. When they fully grow and are ready for fermentation, hulls will turn brown to black. Indigo is an ancient dye or has been regarded “The King of Natural Colors.” In the south of Thailand, indigo dye is rarely used in textile and clothing, but rather used in architectural works for house and rood painting because it can prevent UV and wood-eating insects/bugs. This is different from Isan.

Thus, this creation aimed to extract color from natural indigos found in the coastal areas of Pattani Province for creating indigo dye or the indigo fabric. This creation was based on the study of documents and interview with the experts in indigos. The results revealed that natural indigos found in the coastal areas of Pattani Province generated the ocean blue dye by color extraction process or making the indigo paste pot. To clarify, 5kg indigo leaves had been fermented with 5L sea water for 2 nights. Then, the fermented water and indigo leaves were filtrated to separate them. Next, 250g red lime was added into the filtrated fermented water. After that, it was bubbled and left for 1 night until the indigo water turned yellowish green. Later, the natural-fiber fabric was dyed with indigo. After dyeing, food was provided for the indigo paste pot, i.e., Palmyra palm vinegar or sour sugar from jaggery instead of ripe tamarinds. Palm sugar was added to substitute for cane sugar in order to generate food balance to the indigo paste pot for further dyeing.

Process or Methods

1. Indigo extraction, indigo paste pot making, indigo dyeing, indigo paste pot care, and indigo planting were studied.
2. Batik and Pate creation was studied.
3. Indigo was extracted, along with how to make the pot.
4. Candles were printed in the fabric by batik and Pate technique.
5. Indigo dyeing was implemented.
6. Indigos were bred and propagated.
7. The work was spread.

Techniques and materials

1. 90 x 200cm silk fabric
2. Silk threads
3. Indigo leaves
4. Sea water
5. Red lime
6. Palm sugar (Palmyra palm vinegar)
7. Sliced sugar or palm sugar
8. Candles for fabric printing and writing candle patterns
9. Detergent

Ocean blue fabric creation technique and process

1. 5kg indigo leaves were collected.
2. The leaves had been fermented with 5L sea water for 2 nights
3. The fermented water and indigo leaves were filtrated to separate them. Next, 250g red lime was added into the filtrated fermented water. After that, it was bubbled and left for 1 night.
4. Until the indigo water turned yellowish green, the fabric was used as the natural fiber and written with patterns. The candles were pumped for dyeing in the indigo paste pot.
5. The indigo-dyed fabric was soaked in sea water.
6. The fabric was boiled with detergent to remove the candles.
7. After dyeing, food was provided for the indigo paste pot, i.e., Palmyra palm vinegar or sour sugar from jaggery.

Size or Mins.

1 week

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“>”>The Colors of Nature

“>”>Ms. Natchana Nuanyang

Introduction

The creative work “The Colors of Nature” was inspired by the beauty of patterns and colors of bananas, an amazing and multi-purpose plant that has lived with Thai people’s way of life and culture for a long time. Bananas are available and emerge naturally as an eternal truth, perfectly created by nature in all dimensions. This research created the design of a new unique pattern by batik creation technique with natural dyes, i.e., the colors from banana sap, indigos, and sapodilla leaves based on the concept and theory of sustainability. Precious local intellectual heritage was extended, and can be manufactured as textile fabrics for commercial use in real.

Bananas are an identity plant implying way of life, and have lived with Thai people from the past up until currently. They are a traditional and cultural plant cultivated by agriculturists as their occupation. They create income to communities and the county. They are also an amazing plant, of which all parts can be utilized from stems, leaves, flowers, shoots, sap, fruits, to roots as food, clothing, and drugs. Thus, bananas have been widely utilized up until currently. They are even included in the four requisites of humans (Creative Innovation from Banana Plants to Fashion Lifestyle Products Using Sustainability Theory, 2022). Moreover, bananas also contained prominent and unique physical features, i.e., stems, leaves, blossoms, color, and internal as well as external patterns that change with their age and growth. With such beauty created by nature, it was brought as the inspiration to create the work “The Colors of Nature” by taking patterns of banana leaf sheaths, leaves, and other parts with different and uneven lines as the naturally beautiful imperfection.

In this research, the work was created by batik drawing and natural dyes, i.e., the colors from banana sap, indigos, and sapodilla leaves. These 3 types of plants would generate the different colors and dyed water concentrations of the dyed water, resulting in a fabric pattern with values of color at different levels. Besides, this research used an eco-friendly fabric type to create the work through the mixing of banana fiber fabric and cotton fiber that finally turned into

the woven fabric from the natural fibers. Textile industry currently gives precedence to sustainable product development, particularly the use of related concepts and theories; along with worthy utilization of natural resources, lower use natural resources, and promoting the concept of “design for sustainability” (Creative Innovation from Banana Plants to Fashion Lifestyle Products Using Sustainability Theory, 2022).

Conclusion

According to the work creation with the colors from nature by batik creation technique, the different color shade was obtained each time due to several intervening factors, e.g., weather, humidity, sunlight, and the duration of boiling for dyeing, banana peel freshness, indigo pot making technique, and the fabric type. These definitely affected color intensity and fastness to color stain. Soaking the drawn fabric several times, drying it in the shade, and then dyeing it again with indigos generated the darker colors. The technique and process from the trial can be adapted to dyeing other types of plants.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

This creation did not only bring aesthetic beauty, but the technique, process, and knowledge obtained can also be transferred to communities and anyone interested for further fabric product creation related to human way of life, with adaptation to meet market needs. It creates income and employment, parallel to local wisdom inheritance and awareness of environmental impacts.

Process or Methods

1. Related literatures were review, with field survey and data collection/analysis to obtain creation approaches.
2. Batik creation with natural dyes was studied.
3. Trial of batik creation technique with natural dyes from banana sap, indigos, and sapodilla leaves.
4.  The work was created.
5. The word was presented and spread. Knowledge was transferred to communities and anyone interested.
6. Conclusions.

Techniques and materials

Materials

1. 100x 120cm woven fabric of mixed banana fiber and cotton fibers
2.  Equipment for batik creation and natural dyeing
3. Wasted banana peels from making banana flour and banana chips, indigos, and wasted sapodilla leaves from pruning of agriculturists.
4. Mordants, e.g., red lime, alum, and rust.

Technique and Process

1.  The fabric was boiled to remove dirt and powder. Then, it was dried completely.
2. Banana peels and sapodilla leaves were boiled to extract the colored water for dyeing.
3. The clean fabric was soaked in the colored water, i.e., banana sap water and sapodilla leaf water, respectively. Then, the fabric was damped-dried. Next, it was soaked in the colored water again, and dried completely.
4. The dry fabric was drawn with candles as per the design for the desirable pattern.
5. The drawn fabric was soaked in the colored water again twice. Then, it was damped-dried in the shade. Next, it was dyed again with indigos.
6. The fabric was soaked in the mordants, i.e., red lime, alum, and rust, respectively.
7. The fabric was boiled in the extremely boiled water to remove candles. Then, it was washed with clean water and dried in the shade.

Size or Mins.

1200Px * 1200Px

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“>”>Yang Kuei-fei: a face that would make all flowers feel shameful

“>”>Asst.Prof. Lojana Manodhaya

Introduction

Yang Kuei-fei, also known as “A face that would make all flowers feel shameful” was a woman born during the Tang Dynasty. She is regarded as one of the four most beautiful women in Chinese history. Yang Kuei-fei’s life was as riveting as a fairy tale, facing its heyday to its peak. But the end was tragic as she was forced to hang by Tang Xuan Zhong the Emperor, her most beloved consort. Many people from the past to the present have brought her biography to create a play. and movies that have been produced over and over again. Her beauty has also influenced and inspired many painters from many eras to the present day who have painted many of her pictures.

I am also one of the people who were so impressed with the story of Yang Kuei-fei that led me to be inspired to create a 3D work titled “Yang Kuei-fei: a face that would make all flowers feel shameful”. By studying biographical information from books and websites, women’s paintings and clothing styles of the Tang Dynasty were studied, including paintings that modern painters have drawn Then create a new one according to their imagination. By creating an image for Yang Kuei-fei to have the appearance of a dignified woman, wearing beautiful clothes standing among a rock garden decorated with pines, plum blossoms are in full bloom. On the ground was a pile of white snow all around.

Techniques used to create this work are sculpture and painting methods using paper clay as the main material, Thai clay, and synthetic materials such as foam, doll hair, artificial gold necklaces, artificial snow, and glass sand as components. Successful works that are complete, beautiful, and have artistic aesthetics as intended.

Conclusion

This work “Yang Kuei-fei: a face that would make all flowers feel shameful” presents the contents of Yang ‘ Kuei-fei‘s imagination that she is a beautiful woman. Her face was filled with happiness as she had received a lot of love from her husband. So her life was filled with dignity and fortune that flowed endlessly. But, tragically, she could not know her fate at the end of her life she had to flee from the rebels in horror until an unexpected end.

In terms of shape, use of color, and symbolic media because the content is about presenting Yang Kuei-fei’s image as imagined. Therefore, then made a picture of her in her youth, and has a beautiful smiling face. The clothes that were worn were bright red with gold patterns. The red color represents good luck and love. The magenta and gold, meanwhile, conveyed aristocracy and extravagance which suited her personality. The surrounding atmosphere represents winter. which despite the pine and the plum blossoms in full bloom stood among the white snow that symbolized strength. and longevity cannot escape destiny Therefore, in this work, a lot of curved lines are used. From the way Yang Guifei’s arms were placed, the flower branches, the pine branches, and the arrangement of the rocks, there was also a downward curve to convey the tragic events of the future.

As for the use of paper clay molding techniques, it can respond to creative works very well with features that are easy to shape. Able to fabricate work to be complex, delicate, and also able to paint over the work surface easily. They can also bring finished materials such as artificial gold necklaces. Or other synthetic materials such as doll hair, artificial snow, and glass sand can be decorated to add detail to the work.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

4.1 To present the image of Yang Kuei-fei who is regarded as one of the four beautiful women according to their imagination.

4.2 To develop creative works with paper clay by using sculptural methods to create shapes and paintings to convey emotion and realism.

Process or Methods

study and gather information and analysis articles from the book and webpage, involving Yang Kuei-fei on the biography, appearance, behavior, and dress characteristics of the Tang Dynasty to inspire the development of the idea of drafting. There is a process of using the composition, the use of colors, and the meaning of the colors. and the meaning of trees and flowers in the works Then enter the creative process

Techniques and materials

Technically, the sculptural method was used to create shapes. together with the method of painting to convey emotion and realism
Materials: Paper clay is used as the main material for creating works, foam, glass bottles, and wire are used to form structures; Thai clay is used for jewelry making. and made in the pine bonsai part The bonsai of the plum tree, plum blossom, doll hair, artificial gold necklace, artificial snow, and glass sand were also used to decorate the details.

Size or Mins.

34.5 x 50.5 x 54 cm.

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“>”>The Aesthetic of Imperfection

“>”>Mrs. Lalita Seemontara

Introduction

The inspiration for my artwork comes from the natural and man-made features of places I have visited and photographed. The beauty of both man-made structures and natural geological formations is reflected not only in the perfection of their appearance, but also in the imperfections arising from the passage of time. These imperfections are beauty of a different sort, formed by deterioration and erosion caused by the elements, the changes of seasons and other forces of nature. The inspiration for this artwork came from photos I took during a visit to Niagara Falls (U.S.A.) in April 2018. Nature has created majestic beauty in the mass of water plunging with force and energy over the cliffs in a straight line to the depths below. At the time of my visit, the ice and snow of winter still had not totally melted. The ice-covered soil on the frozen riverbank formed interesting and beautiful colors. The combination of melting ice, snowflakes, and complexity of soils depicted in my photos created a beautiful contrast of colors and dimensions in the foreground and background. The impressions from these photos inspired me to create my artwork.

As a textile design lecturer in fashion design department, I study the work of fabric design and also look to the works of other fashion designers. From these studies, I discovered mixed-media techniques that have been used in haute couture from 2000 to the present day. These techniques can transform flat, two-dimensional fabrics into textured, three-dimensional creations. Using these techniques, designers can create an unlimited range of artwork by blending materials and employing a variety of processes such as printing, painting, weaving, knitting, quilting, patchwork, and embroidery. For this reason, I am interested in experimenting with mixed-media techniques to further my classroom teaching in experimental textile design courses.

In my previous creations, I studied making fabric from wool using felting technique. I found that this technique can create a wide range of artwork in two and three dimensions. It can also create artwork with textures by combining different materials into the fabric, such as felting wool onto other natural fibers. In this artwork I have created, I chose to use chiffon silk. Felting techniques can also be used with certain fibers that acquire adhesive qualities after processing, allowing these fibers to cling to themselves and become fabric without weaving. I experimented and chose to use multicolored marbles with felting techniques in order to create 3-D shapes. Besides felting techniques, I also chose to combine crochet and embroidery to create a wider range of works.

Conclusion

From experimenting with various techniques, I found that by using materials other than fabric to make feltings, the work can be formed into shapes according to the materials that have been used. In the case of this work, I have chosen to use 2.6 centimeters. marbles. Therefore, the prototype that I brought has portions with a three-dimensional round texture. Wool fiber has special characteristics that are different from other fibers. Wool fibers, after being processed, can cling to each other and transform into a piece of fabric without being woven. Besides clinging to each other, wool fibers shrink during the process. Therefore, it requires a size assessment before beginning the process. The size should be 50% larger than the size desired in order to avoid any errors. The process of making the artwork takes longer than usual because it uses material other than fabric. The selected material was synthetic and solid. The fiber itself cannot be inserted through such material. This piece formed its shaped due to the material that was used in the prototype.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

1. To create textile art with various materials and dimensions
2. To express the beauty of imperfections in nature through textile art.

Process or Methods

1. Create sketches and line drawings of Niagara Falls from the photos I have taken.
2. Divide the work into two parts: the body of the waterfall and the surface of the water that
   was still icy and covered with unmelted snow. Consider what techniques to use to create
   the work from the draft.
3. Start first with the portion showing the surface of the water with ice and unmelted snow. Use crochet techniques with colored yarn of different sizes. The reflection of
   sunlight on snow uses clear threads, as well as translucent and reflective materials. The
   surface of the water uses felting techniques combined with crochet and embroidery.
4. The body of the waterfall uses felting and crochet.
5. Other details can then be applied.

Techniques and materials

1. Felting techniques
2. Crochet techniques
3. Embroidery techniques
4. Wool material, varieties of yarn, silk chiffon, marbles

Size or Mins.

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“>”>Therapeutic Cactus

“>Mrs. Lalita Seemontara”>

Introduction

During the time of the COVID-19 epidemic, it has caused many different impacts on human society including Thai people as well. Many have lost their jobs, lost their income, or went bankrupt. Many have lost their loved ones without even saying their final goodbyes. As many things happened, fear and anxiety took over the mind. Therefore, humans must try to find ways to relax and adapt. To reduce unwanted stress or anxiety. Many people find a way out by doing mentally relaxing activities such as cooking, planting trees, etc., Cactus is another alternative plant that people grow during the COVID-19 outbreak. That allows the growers to relax with a small plant that looks strange with many species. There are different shapes depending on the species. Some species stand out with beautiful flowers. The result of seeing the cactus grow and thrive is satisfying. Human body releases pleasure substances that make the body active. concentrate more and reduce anxiety.

The name “Cactus” comes from the Greek word meaning thorny tree. It is a plant that is native to most of South America. due to having to face dry weather all the time. The inside of the cactus’s stem resembles a sponge to absorb or retain water. The stems are often ribbed or fluted to allow them to expand easily to help absorb water quickly after rain.cactus is a leafless plant to reduce transpiration thus evolved to reduce leaf shape to thorns to reduce transpiration through the leaves. The thorns also act as a barrier from insects or animals that wiling to drink water from the stems.Because the inside of the cactus is like a sponge that absorbs water. The trunk is cylindrical, tall, long, similar to a baton or round, including flat oval, etc

For fashion creative approach. This project aim to emphasise the beauty and strength of
cactus using the shape of the trunk both outside and inside. The outside is full of texture and
shape which germinated in various forms. The inside showing layers and resilient of tissue within the stems. Blooming cactus flowers adding beauty aesthetic. The nature of creating a shield to protect themselves from the environment in terms of weather conditions, hot terrain and various herbivorous insects. Various technique are use to create a form of clothing and manipulate the garment. The presence of a hard shell on the outside as well as thorns that shield the soft skin on the inside. This is like a human skin that is a defense for the skin and various organs within the body as well.

Conclusion

Inspired by cactus, a plant popularly grown to reduce stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers look through the growth process of cactus that form a protective shield.

Also evolve yourself to survive the conditions of arid climate, including insects or animals that will eat the trunk. Just as we humans are recruiting things to comfort our minds and build our own defenses against stressful and fearful states from the epidemic situation. Using a fashion process to create various shapes and textures, growth processes, the defense against the various environmental conditions of the cactus are combine to create this works.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

1. 5.1 To create fashion works inspire from the positivity of growing cactus which is a hobby to reduce stress and anxiety
2. 5.2 To study the physical characteristics of the stems, flowers, thorns of cactus as well as their defense against arid and herbivorous nature.
3. 5.3 To study fashion techniques by using various physical characteristics of cactus to create new surface techniques
4. 5.4 To develop the potential by learning techniques and methods of creating fashion works that are consistent with teaching and learning and will be useful for understanding and applying in the further development of teaching.

Process or Methods

1. Study the growth system of cactus both outside the stem and inside the stem. including the way cactus creating a shield to protect themselves from the weather and the environment , outer trunk shape, Different forms of cactus in each species, also cactus flowers and thorns.
2. Explore fashion techniques that can be used to create new textures from cactus.
3. Take the idea that has been analyzed to create the work. including the form of Cactus that are cylindrical, round, bushy, flat, oval, free germination that create new forms. A cross section or a picture viewed from above will give it a herringbone.
4. Creating works starting from a 3D shape experimental sketch, experimenting with surface techniques. such as smocking, pleated dart, patchwork, etc. Also create muslin fitting before leading to the actual production.
5. Analyze problems in both form and fabric surface techniques to develop and create actual creations

Techniques and materials

Techniques

Fabric Print, LightBox, Installation- dart stitching, which is usually used to sew clothes to shape the body But when designed in different shapes to connect or attaching, It can create a 3D shape similar to a shape of a cactus trunk.

– Smocking (Canadian smocking) Smocking It is a fashion technique that has been found in costumes since the 18th century. It involves hand sewing by holding the fabric from one point to another to form various shapes or patterns. Creating volume and flexibility from flat fabric and forming into various shapes or patterns to mimic the texture or shape of a cactus.

– Patchwork, is the cutting techniques create from difference fabric stitched together to create various patterns, often in geometric shapes. This work has brought the fabric to sew both techniques and smock first, and then they are intersected with both thick fabrics and thin fabrics to be stitched together to create dimensions To create a protective enveloping
sensation similar to the physical appearance of the cactus plant. With an outer shell wrapped around the delicate skin inside and the interesting 3D pattern from the fabric itself.

– Flowers Arts, To decorated the work with flowers that are fabricated from cactus flowers. It is a flower that shows the beauty in the drought can still be beautiful. Using the technique of heat rolling to get a shape and then assembled into a flower including the patching (Appliqué).

Materials

– Chiffon, a thin and soft fabric that represents the nature of the inner stem of cactus.
– Synthetic fabrics (polyester) the smooth and softness resembling the outer surface of the cactus.

Colors

– The color uses mainly in green tones, which is the color from the cactus. And green is a color that evokes a feeling of freshness, relieve stress and tiredness. Soothe the mind, feeling of nature, growth and fertility.

Size or Mins.

1200Px * 1200Px

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The Portrait of Melody No.01 – 02

Assist.Prof jinabhadr kantaputra

Introduction

In this time of ‘The 10th Rangsit University International Design Symposium’, I would like to express how pleasant of this classical music into the vision of digital illustration art under the title of ‘The Portrait of Melody No.01’ and ‘The Portrait of Melody No.02’

The Portrait of Melody No.01,
At first, the remarkable classical music composers is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His music is best known for intelligent expressive melody. I really fall in love with his symphony music, The one really impacts me is ‘Allegro moltio, Symphony No.40’. And this music piece gave me the inspiration of creating my art works.

I found Neuroscientist Richard Haier discussed plasticity and debunks the Mozart effect, the notion that human intelligence can be improved by listening to classical music, especially works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.agination,‘
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This of Mozart image was cropped from the painting of ‘the Mozart family’. When I saw this elegant painting, I decided to express the visual of ‘The Symphony No.40’ with it.

The Mozart family: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (seated at piano) with his sister Maria Anna (left) and his parents, Leopold and Anna Maria; oil on canvas by Johann Nepomuk della Croce, c. 1780–81; Mozart House, Salzburg, Austria. 140 × 168 cm.

This of Mozart image was cropped from the painting of ‘the Mozart family’. When I saw this elegant painting, I decided to express the visual of ‘The Symphony No.40’ with it.

(He composed several symphonies, concertos (for piano, violin, horn, and woodwind), piano music, chamber music, serenades, divertimenti, marches, dances and masses. His compositions are classed among the best and they are still having an impact on the lives of many musicians.)

My first art piece is also influenced by 2 artists: Giuseppe Arcimboldo and Salvador Fellip Jacint Dalí interm. I was fasinated in thier paintings which are the style and composition.

This painting inspired me, then I filled the musical instrument of symphony in the body of Mozart instead of his head as Giuseppe Arcimboldo did with his painting.

the paintting of Salvador fassinated me. The serealistic stye of atmosphere in his painting tell the mystry and the great of nature. And I think with this style will present the intelligence of Mozart Symphony perfectly.

This is the painting of Pablo Ruiz Picasso inspired me. It shows the dimensions of lines and forms of musical instruments. This style is what I want to express my second work of the Mozart Symphony.

Conclusion

I personally love the ways of my illustration’s come out. They can present how intelligent and great of Mozart music is. Finally, these two pieces will be exhibited on the website for the 10th RSU International Deign Symposium. My printed art pieces will be given to the College of Music, Rangsit University.

I hope that my design works will pleasure and inspire musical students, teachers and visitors. It will be useful and would help making the beautiful and romantic environmental in a hall or music room.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

1. To express this classical symphony music of Mozart into the vision of digital illustration art.
2. To give these art works to the College of Music, Rangsit University for making the beautiful environmental in a hall or music room.

Process or Methods

1. Listen to and get inspiration from the music of Mozart, ‘The Symphony No.40’
2. Translate the feeling of the melody into vision of art and do first sketches
3. Research some paintings and their concepts of three artists and brush up the sketch
4. Tracing final lines and form with black pen and finish them with Illustration Application
5. Fill the colors digitally with Photoshop Application

Techniques and materials

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Size or Mins.

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Promotional AR Poster Series for Stravinsky’s ‘Petrushka’ Orchestra Live Performance

Assist. Prof. Dale Konstanz and Dr. Dynaya Bhutipunthu

Introduction

Today, as arts organizations, including philharmonic orchestras, look for new ways to engage their patrons and attract new audiences, the use of new media can enhance experiences at arts venues and events such as concerts and can lead to greater appreciation of art forms that are sometimes considered outmoded and staid. This is perhaps even more true as the world has adopted new media for learning and appreciation during the pandemic and Post-COVID situation.

The objective of this project focuses on the search for an appropriate approach, design process, and implementation of new media design for symphonic orchestra live performance as a case study. The study examines the integration of new media for the philharmonic orchestra’s live performance of “Petrushka,” an early 20th Century Avantgarde masterpiece composed by Igor Stravinsky. In developing this project, a variety of sources were utilised to understand the music on a deeper level and for visual research.
Inevitably, as one of the objectives of this project was to link newly created visuals to the existing music, much of the inspiration for the work was derived from “Petrushka,” including its score, history surrounding this masterpiece, as well as the composer’s background. Several references relating to “Petrushka” and Igor Stravinsky provided insight and ideas for creating the images and compositions for the work. Since the music was written during the early 20th Century Modernist period, the researchers also took this into consideration and applied principles derived from Russian Constructivism into the work. Consequently, the use of abstraction, an emphasis on formal elements, as well as expressive qualities were applied to create impact.

Conclusion

Series of promotional posters and motion clips, AR embedded, replying to each of the poster themes/concepts are the execution result of this study. Reflecting the main objective of the study, which is to encourage younger audiences to engage in experiences involving symphonic orchestra music performance with the use of New Media including; combination of AR, poster design, and motion graphics. With the younger audience’s preferred platform, digital/online, the series of AR posters can be distributed via their social network and/or through the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra official online communication platforms suitable with the pandemic situation and the Post-COVID environment. The study result not only supports the ‘Clean Design,’ the theme of the symposium, in a sustainable approach, but also making these masterpiece orchestra performances accessible, and as a result, creates new opportunities for the target audience and general public.

By designing and producing the works for this study, researchers are also able to conclude the
appropriate approach to the integration of New Media design with live orchestra performance. With the creation practice process flow analyzed from the study process/ methodology (step 2-4), three main new media practice stages are identified; 1) Content Development, 2) Design Execution, and 3) New Media Usage, and the five stages of the design process; 1) “Define the Problem” includes; disciplines collaboration, performance research, scope of work and final content agreement, 2) “Learn” consists of; visual/ design research, design direction identification, and media execution options, 3) “Generate Ideas” involves; design new media and draft prototype, review sessions/feedback, and testing/ prototype revision, 4) “Design Development” covers; finalize all prototype, new media production, and performance rehearsal testing, and 5) “Implementation” comprises; final performance run-through rehearsal, final revision, and final work delivery/showcase.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

The main objective of this project is to encourage younger audiences to engage in experiences involving symphonic orchestra music performance. While some have the opportunity to study music, the performing arts, literature, and/or other related fields and are already exposed to a variety of musical genres performed by orchestras, including classical, other students may have difficulty in appreciating the works being performed. Understanding certain pieces performed by an orchestra requires a certain amount of interpretation, and some students may not have had the chance to develop the necessary skills to help them understand and fully appreciate the music. Furthermore, attending orchestra concerts can be intimidating to those who are not accustomed to this type of environment.

The use of new media, motion graphics, during orchestra performances and AR to promote the performances can assist in making these masterpieces more

accessible, and as a result, creates new opportunities for the target audience and general public. New media can add a fresh alternative to traditional art forms and the new technology employed can further enhance the music, the visuals, and the overall experience. In certain cases, the use of new media can be a substitute for other elements that might traditionally appear including dance.

Process or Methods

There are six steps in the process/methodology of the research study. The process began with

1.) Literature Review; an in-depth study of Stravinsky’s Petrushka and Constructivist Art and later developed into a methodology involving qualitative research.

2.) In-depth interviews; with conductors, directors, and musicians who are editing, monitoring, and performing in the case study, Petrushka, to acquire insight information and the understanding of the overall performance interpretation.

3.) Review of best-practice New Media works; with music and other performances. Award-winning and selected best practice works focusing on new media usage with other disciplines, such as music and performance arts are sourced from the SEGD (Society of Experimental Graphic Design Professional Association)

Global Design Awards, Merit, and Finalists in Digital and Interactive Experience along with selected works from Public Installation categories (SEGD, 2020). SEGD Jury comments are also incorporated into the practice and framework. The analysis of New Media best practice works is set and implemented to pinpoint the linkage between best practice works and the identified criteria, as a result the appropriate practice guideline, process, and framework are developed.

4.) Implementation of the found practice guideline; framework flow with the creation of new media works for Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky orchestra live performance, case study.

5.) Development, design, and production of the motion clips to accompany the performance and the series of promotional AR posters to distribute to target audiences’ preferred platforms. In the process of developing the images and storytelling, the researchers reviewed the criteria for the New Media practice, process, and assessment to identify the appropriate approach to the integration of new media with live orchestra performance.

6.) Assessment and revision of the case study works, motion clips, and the creation process were reviewed and suggested for improvement by experts with in-depth interviews as a research tool. Lastly, the refinement and final production of the case study works were done with the creation process sketches, refinements, and design executions documented.

Techniques and materials

Series of motion clips with AR promotional posters (AR), produced by using gouache and digital painting with the integration of digital photography, photo montage execution. Customization of letterings from hand-drawn letters and principle typefaces from Google Fonts (Google Fonts, 2010), were used as part of the expression of the performance’s genre.

There are five edited motion clips from the performance embedded in the series of five AR promotional posters.

The concept of the series of five edited clips and AR promotional posters derided from the interpretation of literature by Van den Toom and McGinness; Stravinsky and the Russian Period: Sound and Legacy of a Musical Idiom (Van den Toom, P., McGinness, 2012). Principles and practices of Russian Constructivist Art and design applied from literature by Evgueny Kovtun; Russian Avant-Garde (Kovtun, E., 2019), were also implemented in the series. The concept of the first poster,

1.) “Awakening” covers the scene when all three key characters from the performance, as a wooden puppet, came to life with the power of magic at the beginning of the story in the performance. These three puppets have their own unique characters that can be described by their names including; ‘Petrushka’ who represents the weak and the innocent character, ‘Moor’ who projects a very strong, masculine character with pride, and ‘Ballerina’ who is very beautiful representing graceful feminine character.The second poster,

2.) “Pride” is the poster that reflects characteristics of the Moor in the performance. The third one,

3.) “Love” displays how the two; the Moor and the Ballerina, fell so much in love. The forth poster,

4.) “Rage” projects how Petrushka is very angry with the Moor when he found out that they; the Moor and the Ballerina, are together, because Petrushka has been in love with the Ballerina all along. And the fifth one

5.) “Jealousy” represents Petrushka’s jealousy toward the Moor and the Ballerina relationship and he is trying very hard to break them out.

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Roots Modular

Mr. David Schafer

Introduction

By exploring the realm of medium scale production techniques numerous standard elements were reconsidered and redesigned in order to bring both short term performance benefits and long term amortization. With a slightly elevated investment in each component a more sustainable future is guaranteed; durability and flexibility invites adaptation.

A modular system of frames, beams, panels, surfaces and components can be selected and assembled on demand as each new deployment is resolved. Select locations may be configured as nimble, utilitarian hubs which may relocate as market demands shift. Other locations may focus on establishing a steady presence through placemaking and community building. All would share the same underlying system such that the brand and team can focus on what they do best, delivering a well crafted experience to their customers.

How can something special become increasingly accessible without losing the essential qualities that made it special in the first place? Can a brand grounded in authenticity scale up to reach a wider customer base without compromising quality and attention to detail? A previous client returned to get help with these questions and the proposed solution dives into a technical proposal; a hyper-flexible system driven by pure performance evolved into an unquestionable aesthetic that can dominate or recede as each deployment dictates.

Conclusion

Prototypes have been ongoing for the last 5 months and the
first deployment is in production for beta testing location at
Centralworld. For the symposium I propose to bring a final
version of the core module along with many of the prototypes
and tests.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

To develop a modular cabinet and counter system to help with the quick deployment of a brand of coffee shops

Process or Methods

focus on metal fabrication and cabinetry production techniques ranging from CNC Punching, Laser cutting, production routing, tapping, and cold forming

Techniques and materials

Every component of this system has been custom designed and fabricated during the prototyping phase. Specific tools and systems were developed to allow for a scaling of production that can allow on-demand purchasing and mass-customization types of manufacturing.

Size or Mins.

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Ceiling

Assistant Professor Danaya Chiewwattakee

Introduction

When analyzing the photos from satellite which has been sent to earth, the integrated knowledge between fields of study is required for shape, type, shadow and environment interpretation. The application of data from satellite to create new innovation and monitor natural resources, natural disaster, cultivation, land use, geography, water management, oceanology and economy. This also include how scientist see the cyclone above Mediterranean Sea, wildfire in the borderland of Portugal and Spain, plankton in the Barent Sea and outside the coast of the North Sea.

The abstract name used in the satellite map such as “the cloudless Alps” was separated into parts and then collage with the scientific photos of plants and animals. Also, other photos such as the 1614’s flower garden, cyclone, Lapislazuri from the Tun Huang cave, photo of the Hindu god of wind collaging with history, mythology, power, war, politic, social inequality, space technology and geospatial.

The questioning of the exploration of the outside world between the thing that is important but tiny in size and the tiniest thing which is also the most important. What’s behind the ongoing phenomenon in the time and space of the world which was influenced by many ways like cyclone ready to collide with the face of the earth. This caused the crash of generations, adaptation to co-exist and the journey on the never-ending conflict.

Conclusion

The limitation was the width of the inkjet printer and the surface of the canvas. Size has to be adjusted and the same techniques cannot be used on every layers. The other techniques will be experimented on the following work. Additionally, the texture created by pieces of cloth create many interesting textures and perspective.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

The photo taken from space which see the earth from a distance. The scattered caused by cyclone collaged with the blurred believes from the past which was led through time to the real world by using history, wars, maps, places, space, movement, refuge and the unprotected fragility.

Process or Methods

– Research the images from satellite around the world including Infrared Satellite Imagery and Earth view

– Images of cyclone, Scientific photos including plants and animals, the image of 1614’s flower garden.

– Research of the use of blue from Tun-Huang cave, The image of Vayu, the Hindu wind god

– Collaging the image of the Alps and use the Lapislazuri blue from Tun-Huang cave as coloring to create dimension. Printed on canvas using inkjet printer and leaving the space on the border of the canvas to create white space.

– Sew over the shapes of ancient palm tree, locust, squid, starfish, ancient flowers, cyclone, Vayu. Making all these photos collage all around the base image, leaving some space in between.

Techniques and materials

– Acrylic on Xerox paper
– Inkjet printing on Canvas – Sewing layers over layers

Size or Mins.

136 x 194 cm.

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Faces Twenty Five

Mr.Chakrit Ketruangroch

Introduction

It starts with an interest in character and expression on the character’s face in the Expressionism* painting (1900-2000). that focuses on expressing one’s emotions. With the expressions of the faces, there were different characteristics. They reflecting the idea of stories and events that took place together with the details and techniques for presenting the artist’s interest
In the creative design works in this series. It is intended to be noted. Study and analyze line art Expressionism*. The structure of the expressions on the characters’ faces in the works of art. whether it is the expression of emotions, feelings, points of interest, strengths, and artistic elements.
as well as bringing the knowledge of basic visual elements such as points, lines, shapes, weights and empty spaces to be used in conjunction with the composition of art together with the use of digital tools and technologies until leading to new interpretations and creations.

Designs that are characterized by patterns and graphics that can be used to further creativity in the visual arts design Applied arts and products resulting in added value creation and benefits for further use.

Expressionism is an artistic ideology that expresses emotions. Occurred in the early 20th century in Germany. It is a reaction against positivism and other artistic traditions such as naturalism and impressionism.

Conclusion

This creative work Designers have a need to communicate. and presents the human emotion that is reflected through various forms in art of Expressionism by analyzing, interpreting and unraveling by applying the basic visual elements in art such as points, lines, shapes and spaces, together with the principles of art and design. Until resulting in a creative design work
in the form of Graphic Illustrations that have outlines and origins from earlier art.
It can also be used to extend creativity in other fields of design work. currently available that is modern and responsive to technology.

Objectives Aims or Purposes

1.  To study the nature of art Expressionism
2. To design and create works of illustrations (Illustration)
3. Creative works can be used for further design in communication arts and products.

Process or Methods

1. Collection of information on art by focusing on the emotional nature on the character’s face expressed in Expressionism art in the 19th and 20th Centuries
2. Study visual elements of art and elements of art to be used as a substitute for various creative values.
3. Analyze the data and interpret it. to bring to the creative process by substituting important points on the face with artistic visual elements and artistic composition
4. Create works in the form Graphic Illustrations with the use of basic artistic visual elements such as points, lines, shapes, weights and spaces, together with artistic compositions, including : Highlights ,Emphasis and Rhythm.

Techniques and materials

Technic : Digital Graphic Illustrations (Didital Printing)

Size or Mins.

150 x 150 cm

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