Talking Pattern

This piece is a more abstract take on pattern. Within it, there are many smaller patterns but when they are combined, they don’t form a clear or repetitive design. I like this because it reflects the process of using the oil pastel in the same way repeatedly, yet the outcome feels un planned. i also used water and pigment for the red, The way the pigment react with the water creates a unique pattern every time. Although this isn’t my favourite piece, I like how it moves away from a typical pattern while still holding the qualities of one. This was inspired by the many things in London like buildings, tubes and roads that are repeated but remain different.

This piece was created using acrylic paint and oil pastel. I chose to combine these mediums because I liked how I could strip back the paint to reveal underlying layers while still keeping the distinct qualities of each medium. The work is inspired by the way different types of housing, buildings, and machines run along side each other throughout London, interacting without clashing.

This is an edited version of the pattern i created with circular shapes. i really like the colours created as well as the shapes. This edit was in order to create more solid shapes and colours to create print from.

This is an edit of both patterns i created, combined. i combined the pattern inspired by the tube seats with the paint marks i had made. I like this outcome as they work together but don’t overlap too much. Although i would change the colours in the future and i also would use less line as it appears a bit too busy.