Pattern development

These are the alternative fractal pattern layouts I created for the Degree Show. They all use the same self-similar fractal pattern, however I have changed the scale of each one depending on how many "drops" of pattern will fit in the wall space.

Maquette

This is a maquette of the space I will be using for the Degree Show. I built it mainly to be certain that the position of the pattern and mirrors would reflect in the way I want it to. Also, it enabled me to test smaller versions of my patterns to ensure the reflected image would not affect the repetition. This is a very helpful task to do when creating site specific work and designing interiors.

This model helped me to see how the finished piece would look from both inside and outside the space, however trying to photograph the scaled down version was more difficult than anticipated!

Flaws and All

I love the flaws that occur in my work, especially through screen printing. After all, nothings perfect.

Richard Wilson 20:50

For me, this is the ultimate in site-specific art.

Richard Wilson uses every milimetre of the interior space to fill with a trough of oil; the perfect reflection creating alternative dimensions within the space. Although this work has been repeated in different spaces, each time it is completely different due to the changing architecture and measurements.

Although this work is not exactly interior design based, the site-specific concept and reflective element link strongly to my own work.

I try to incorporate this unique quality into my interior design work; increasing the grandeur and importance of contemporary decor.

Self-similar fractal print (2)

This is a scaled down version of the pattern i will be using for my Degree Show work.

This is the section of pattern that will be made into a screen for printing. A mirror image of this will also be made to create the second half of the pattern.

Because the work is site specific, the pattern has been designed to fit the wall on which it is going, rather than scaled to fit the width of wallpaper.