Varsha's Exhibition Record

The sculpture -Capturing an elusive form- Bleigiessen ,Wellcome Trust, London UK 2004

Bleigiessen is located in a 30m- high atrium in the headquarters of the Wellcome Trust , an organisation that funds biomedical research. The sculpture emulates the constantly changing natural form of falling water that could never designed.

I like this design because I never see a sculpture that can be designed using falling water form. The whole idea  and the glass balls  created very creative sculpture.in order to capture the elusive form. They use liquid metal to experiment and dropped it into cold water. Using this method, it produced hundreds of random forms. Finally the most expressive and complex form was selected.

Film demo: to show the effect and ellusion of falling water they did a short demo film.firstly they photographed it then poured wax into snow and finally discovered pouring molten metal into cold water.and yes they got the idea, the forms. I like the film because they actually put the demo film on videoplayer near the sculpture. Eventhough the idea is complex , they simplify it by demostration and won a very good design. You will see different models here to show the glass balls arrangemet and wire positions

Film demo pictures

 

Size of the sculpture is the key factor as it was needed to be fit inside the building.  So the composition was crucial. The idea was taken by Heatherwick’s mother’s oragnisation called the Bead Society.

The design is the most complex process that saw 150,000 glass balls which were positioned at specific points on 27000 wires that are located at the entrance  of the building.

Planning of the design flow

The most important thing that attract my attention was its complex yet beautiful design flow. The glass ball are also very  attractive and can reflect a rainbow of colors like water. So the elements and design together makes this amazing sculpture.

My Reflection:-

Both the sculptures are designed by lines and dots and it attracted my attention as I had learned during Semester 1. It has increased my observation skills and as I observe the details in the surrounding environment. Therefore I will be a better Artist.One day i will definitely achieve my goal.

Thank you, Varsha Patil (nikki)

From what i have learnt

Of the many aspects, I have chosen to write on Interior designing.

Interior designing…is a form of art – designing the interior of a confined space that is usually indoors.

                                         

Since young, I have always enjoyed browsing through interior design magazines and drawing out my “dream house”.

Your house is a reflection of who you are. – From the colors, to the theme and the type of furniture you choose.

                                                                                   

With that thought constantly running through my mind, I have always wanted to major in interior designing, as I would really love to discover the kind of character each client has. Unfortunately, I am mathematically challenged.

The juxtaposition of this dining area is:

• The light fixture just above the dining table, made of chrome and crystal pendants with a greyish black semi-translucent skirting evoking strong Victorian features and,
• The sui generis bookshelf that transcends the traditional, stepping into the new age of modernity where form meets function – providing more usable space.

      The Renaissance influence in this master bedroom is conspicuous. Adjourned with adding a touch of and completing the adage “Old is Gold”, is the golden colored wallpaper which in layman’s term is referred to as “Vintage looking wallpaper”. As a creative individual, however, I figured that it’s myriad of grunge looking patterns belongs to the Renaissance period.

Parquet flooring was introduced in 1984 to replace marble flooring that requires constant washing. Often a popular choice over the latter as Parquet is more cost effective over the maintenance and initial cost of marble.

Abandoning tradition dull colors, this kitchen is certainly the definition of modernity.

Why? :

•           Raised cabinets with recess lighting at the  bottom, exuding a futuristic vibe
•         The divider that separates the kitchen from the dining area has its top half made of glass, creating a  feeling of spaciousness
•         Bold splashes of red and,
•         Minimal colors of grey, black and white.

                                   

The juxtaposition in the toilet is the:

• Feature wall of tesserae blend mosaic tiles     reminding me of the post 60s era.
• Sleek and modern grey floor         tiles and,
• Laminates used on the      cabinets were inspired by the       rustic furniture movement that      was developed during the mid             1800s, adding rusticity and a        touch of homeliness. 

    
    
    As this semester comes to an end, I came to realize that I have been subconsciously incorporating whatever I have learnt from this module into how I perceive things in my daily life.

     I decided to highlight and pick out certain parts of the place in which I spend most of my time as sadly, I have not taken the time to stop and admire the more artistic areas my apartment has to offer.

    I am beginning to ask myself more “Why” questions, beginning to be more observant towards my surroundings (that I was previously oblivious to) and am also beginning to see things in a completely new and different light which, is of the upmost important as an ever evolving designer.

     In summary, I cannot help but to agree with this phrase:

“   "The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.”

–      James Bryce

      By: Denyse Winniefred

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