I have chosen this one to further develop.
Above Ground: Goodwin. Fractured.
Below Ground: Swallow. Globular.
6.4.10
Chosen sketch model: fractured and globular.
I have chosen this one to further develop.
Above Ground: Goodwin. Fractured.
Below Ground: Swallow. Globular.
25.3.10
24.3.10
23.3.10
Inspirational Gallery Space
Images from http://www.wisaa.com/wp-content/architecture/Sapphire-Gallery-Design-Modern-Residential-Gallery.jpg
http://f00.inventorspot.com/images/museum-of-arts-and-design-i.img_assist_custom.jpg
http://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2009/11/dzn_Blow-x-Blow-by-Deegan-Day-Design-121.jpg
http://sinkingcities.com/wp-content/bxb4-399x600.jpg
These images are inspiring because of its use of materials and the angled ceilings which is similar to the design I am currently drawing up in sketchup. Its nice to see the shapes inform from the inside. Also an interesting use of light, which suggests a line which can also be used for my design.
20.3.10
14.3.10
Armando on Couture Techniques Week 2 Autumn 2010
Dear Students,
Following yesterdays lecture, i have attached some links for some video's which i thought were interesting for you! they are'nt long so please view them! They are all worth looking at! you may have to copy and paste them into another window to view them!
short clip on channel's couture process, with shots of how the make the toiles and embroideries
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nN3ZXPNPx0&feature=related
a short clip on daphne guiness, how she styles herself and her aproach to fashion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9TPFSS6dSE&feature=channel
the short film which daphne guiness produced for her perfume in collaboration with comme des garcons- shows she is working with different artists and the fashion/art aproach she has
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpzq6RXxp1Y&NR=1
a short clip on daphne guiness, showing some of her couture collection, why she is so absorbed within the world and her family connections to couture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elEuDqrX1fo&feature=related
I spoke with IT and hopefully we will be able to watch films etc during our lecture in the future!
regards
Armando
Following yesterdays lecture, i have attached some links for some video's which i thought were interesting for you! they are'nt long so please view them! They are all worth looking at! you may have to copy and paste them into another window to view them!
short clip on channel's couture process, with shots of how the make the toiles and embroideries
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nN3ZXPNPx0&feature=related
a short clip on daphne guiness, how she styles herself and her aproach to fashion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9TPFSS6dSE&feature=channel
the short film which daphne guiness produced for her perfume in collaboration with comme des garcons- shows she is working with different artists and the fashion/art aproach she has
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpzq6RXxp1Y&NR=1
a short clip on daphne guiness, showing some of her couture collection, why she is so absorbed within the world and her family connections to couture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elEuDqrX1fo&feature=related
I spoke with IT and hopefully we will be able to watch films etc during our lecture in the future!
regards
Armando
8.3.10
Original Photograph
ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL:
SUBURBAN NIGHT SCENE, BEIJING, TAKEN DEC 2009
This photo was taken haphazardly as we rushed through the back streets of Beijing to see the Watercube before the gates closed at 10pm. The subdued colours and blurred focus beautifully captures an unintended ethereal quality drawing to mind the memory I had of walking through pitch dark whilst cars buzzed nearby.
Frank Gehry
Image from: http://ginman5.wordpress.com/2008/10/02/the-rest-of-summer-what-hasnt-been-happening/
FAVOURITE ARCHITECTURE:
FRANK GEHRY'S EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT, SEATTLE
I am drawn to the fluidity of form and the striking use of colour Gehry created through his innovative use of new materials. The building works well for its purpose, instilling a sense of wonder and joy for those who have the pleasure to see it. His design is imaginative, unique and characteristic.
4.3.10
Richard Goodwin: Destruction. Transform. Fractured.
Image from: http://www.publishedart.com.au/bookshop.html?book_id=2469
NOUN. VERB. ADJECTIVE.
Destruction. Transform. Fractured.
3.3.10
Ricky Swallow: Impression. Imprint. Globular.
Ricky Swallow, Come Together, 2002, laminated jelutong, 66x63.5x81 cm
Image from: http://eladarmon.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/הערה-על-גולגולות/
NOUN. VERB. ADJECTIVE.
Impression. Imprint. Globular.
Patricia Piccinini
The Young Family 2002-03, silicone, acrylic, human hair, leather, timber 80.0cm x 110.0cm
Image from http://underwear.livejournal.com/tag/ar
NOUN. VERB. ADJECTIVE.
Aesthetics. Touch. Human.
Here is a good critic of her work by Jacqueline Millner:
http://www.patriciapiccinini.net/essay.php?id=4
12.11.09
DAY 2: Melbourne
Its my best friend's birthday today and i feel slightly bad that i only sent her a birthday wish through sms. However, today I am going to richmond, to bridge rd where i can look for cheap clothes and presents for people. It's absolutely scorching and my skin is sizzling under the sun. It doesn't take long to get there, as Melbourne is so small compared to Sydney. I walked down Swanston's to get to Flinders Station (its this beautiful building opposite Federation Square) and the NGV (National Gallery Victoria) is there too. Omgsh! There was a clothing exhibition called Together Alone: Australian and New Zealand Fashion. I was there for HOURS just looking at all the designs. My favourite has got to be Material By Product. Their innovative approach to design, as well as their appreciation of form and sartorial structure made it a stand out for sure!!! Tony Maticevski was pretty good too as well as Akira. AAHHH love it love it.
Bridge Rd shops were pretty much all the ones like in Sydney anyway, so i didnt wanna spend too long there. The road is so old and spacious. But it was ok i suppose. There were these ugly shoes there though, its like clogs- carved out of wood- with strips of leather stapled across the foot. It looked soo cheap but cost $110. Urgh, how stupid.
Bridge Rd shops were pretty much all the ones like in Sydney anyway, so i didnt wanna spend too long there. The road is so old and spacious. But it was ok i suppose. There were these ugly shoes there though, its like clogs- carved out of wood- with strips of leather stapled across the foot. It looked soo cheap but cost $110. Urgh, how stupid.
10.11.09
DAY 1: Melbourne
It was SOO HOT!! Its like 35 degrees down here!
So I got to city center (i think) and got guided down to my cousin's house. The city is so neat and gridlike! The town planning it amazing! Just almost too well planned. Its super easy to go around the city in Melbourne, along with the transport in which you buy kinda like a weekly, except it is calculated in terms of how many times you use it instead and includes trains and trams.
Melbourne is a very flat area, the houses and business are very sparse, and there are hardly any high rise buildings in the city, which is the difference to sydney.
Tomorrow, i am going to try to walk around the vintage shops near to where my cousin lives, but its going to be BOILING HOT!The place where my cousin lives reminds me a bit like the outer suburbs of sydney but i think its still part of the city.
So I got to city center (i think) and got guided down to my cousin's house. The city is so neat and gridlike! The town planning it amazing! Just almost too well planned. Its super easy to go around the city in Melbourne, along with the transport in which you buy kinda like a weekly, except it is calculated in terms of how many times you use it instead and includes trains and trams.
Melbourne is a very flat area, the houses and business are very sparse, and there are hardly any high rise buildings in the city, which is the difference to sydney.
Tomorrow, i am going to try to walk around the vintage shops near to where my cousin lives, but its going to be BOILING HOT!The place where my cousin lives reminds me a bit like the outer suburbs of sydney but i think its still part of the city.
9.11.09
+Kenneth+Paul+Block+Women+Management+Blog)
PROCHAINE
I created a new site. This is to have all my pattern-making trials and tribulations. I dont really know about the name, but if i ever have a lable, i'll have to think of a better name, cos my own name is not so catchy when it comes to fashion labels.
UTS makes top 10 national finalists.
UTS Finalists Get Set For New York Fashion
"Three UTS fashion & textiles students have made the top 10 national finalist pool for Australian's in New York Fashion Foundation's internship program.
Final judging will take place on 21 December to determine if UTS's Laura Beaven, Katelyn Gray and Nikki Cohen will win world-class expereince and contacts in New York's fashion industry.
All three students will exhibit in the UTS design graduate show Republic of Design 2009."
UTS newsletter.
"Three UTS fashion & textiles students have made the top 10 national finalist pool for Australian's in New York Fashion Foundation's internship program.
Final judging will take place on 21 December to determine if UTS's Laura Beaven, Katelyn Gray and Nikki Cohen will win world-class expereince and contacts in New York's fashion industry.
All three students will exhibit in the UTS design graduate show Republic of Design 2009."
UTS newsletter.
8.11.09
Daniel McNaboe
Please go to http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/art/an-interview-with-daniel-macnaboe/2009/10/07/ for an interview with this artist. He draws with amazing realism in mostly pencil and paints.
Garance Doré
Image from http://www.garancedore.fr/en/
I LOVE! her blog and I LOVE especially her illustrations. I thought this one was interesting, I think she put some pattern-making paper down on it. Love it love it. You can experiment with different textures and papers to create your look.
7.11.09
ROBBY TJIA
Robby Tjia is inspiring. I hope to follow in his footsteps with the same determination and vigour for the discipline!
Check out his myspace of his designs and illustrations.
http://www.myspace.com/robbytjia
For more pictures of his designs:
http://www.vogue.com.au/people+parties/events/lancome+colour+designs+awards,1336 (Colour Lancome Design Awards)
At the Powerhouse Museum showing with Dion Lee. http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/exhibitions/student_fashion.asp
Here is an interview from the UTS graduate profiles.
Robby Tija - Bachelor of Design in Fashion & Textiles
When did you graduate?
2007.
What do you design?
Everything that is different!
What's the hardest things about working in fashion?
The hardest thing about fashion design or design in general is to come up with new, creative and innovative designs.
Most people think that we just draw and the design is finished. They forget about the research and process of getting it to the finished product.
With fashion in particular, I would say that pattern making is the second hardest thing to do, because when the pattern is wrong, the whole fit and proportion of the garment is ruined.
What's the easiest then?
The easiest and most fun part of doing fashion design is the fashion show and the after party!
Polygons - Designed by Robby Tija
What are you up to these days?
Right after I finished UTS, I made another collection called Polygons and following this I moved to Paris.
I first studied the language here just to get to know the city better.
During this time, I applied to study at the master school of the Institut Francais de la Mode - which is one of the best fashion schools in the world for a master school.
My UTS lecturer Val Horridge had introduced me to the school when we had both been in Paris two years earlier after I won the Lancome Colour Design Awards.
Polygons - Designed by Robby Tija
IFM is really hard to get in, with the school only accepting 10 - 12 students in a year.
To be accepted, there was a long and involved process:
In December 2008, I applied just to receive the application form.
I then had to send them my CV and education background.
After they saw that I might have been eligible, they finally sent me the application form, which consists of describing my creative world and how I achieve it. It also required a two page portfolio.
Apparently many applicants don't make it through this first level. I luckily did and was then asked to:
Make a garment in 2 weeks time
Include three videos (a video about the garment that I did, a second video about my portfolio, and in the third video answering a question sent in an envelope that we're not allowed to open it until we're in front of the camera.
Finally, if you pass this level, there is the third exam - a phone interview with judges from acclaimed fashion houses in Paris. Apparently some of the judges in my judging were from Nina Ricci.
Three days after, they called me and told me that I was selected for the next fashion program starting in September (2009). They are also currently exhibiting the garment that I made for them at the school.
Check out his myspace of his designs and illustrations.
http://www.myspace.com/robbytjia
For more pictures of his designs:
http://www.vogue.com.au/people+parties/events/lancome+colour+designs+awards,1336 (Colour Lancome Design Awards)
At the Powerhouse Museum showing with Dion Lee. http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/exhibitions/student_fashion.asp
Here is an interview from the UTS graduate profiles.
Robby Tija - Bachelor of Design in Fashion & Textiles
When did you graduate?
2007.
What do you design?
Everything that is different!
What's the hardest things about working in fashion?
The hardest thing about fashion design or design in general is to come up with new, creative and innovative designs.
Most people think that we just draw and the design is finished. They forget about the research and process of getting it to the finished product.
With fashion in particular, I would say that pattern making is the second hardest thing to do, because when the pattern is wrong, the whole fit and proportion of the garment is ruined.
What's the easiest then?
The easiest and most fun part of doing fashion design is the fashion show and the after party!
Polygons - Designed by Robby Tija
What are you up to these days?
Right after I finished UTS, I made another collection called Polygons and following this I moved to Paris.
I first studied the language here just to get to know the city better.
During this time, I applied to study at the master school of the Institut Francais de la Mode - which is one of the best fashion schools in the world for a master school.
My UTS lecturer Val Horridge had introduced me to the school when we had both been in Paris two years earlier after I won the Lancome Colour Design Awards.
Polygons - Designed by Robby Tija
IFM is really hard to get in, with the school only accepting 10 - 12 students in a year.
To be accepted, there was a long and involved process:
In December 2008, I applied just to receive the application form.
I then had to send them my CV and education background.
After they saw that I might have been eligible, they finally sent me the application form, which consists of describing my creative world and how I achieve it. It also required a two page portfolio.
Apparently many applicants don't make it through this first level. I luckily did and was then asked to:
Make a garment in 2 weeks time
Include three videos (a video about the garment that I did, a second video about my portfolio, and in the third video answering a question sent in an envelope that we're not allowed to open it until we're in front of the camera.
Finally, if you pass this level, there is the third exam - a phone interview with judges from acclaimed fashion houses in Paris. Apparently some of the judges in my judging were from Nina Ricci.
Three days after, they called me and told me that I was selected for the next fashion program starting in September (2009). They are also currently exhibiting the garment that I made for them at the school.
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