Week 8

In this week I have been working onto a different surface; cardboard. I began with collaging camouflage shapes onto the surface, but found that this didn't provide much depth.

Then I went on to stick camouflage shapes onto square pieces of card and layered these on top, giving the composition a more fragmented look.

As this isn't what I was trying to achieve, I developed upon this and cut around the card in the shape of the photograph. I layered this on top of the first layer but found that this composition is too busy with the same idea of collaging camouflage.

To combat the busyness, I used the same technique as in the previous experiment but instead I arrange them differently - I created one surface of camouflage. This makes the photos that are on card more prominent.

I began to look at backgrounds and sampled different techniques using white emulsion paint. I used a sponge for one and a spoon for the other, whilst forming camouflage-like shapes. I used the collaged the photographs that were stuck onto card and arranged them in a single layer.

This composition looks more interesting as there are two layers of camouflage in different textures; photographs and paint. The paint appears expressive and gives a sense of confusion. This effect is successful as it shows how a uniform hides the idea of having sporadic thoughts and possible lack of certainty as to what happens whist on tour.

I next decided to pursue using a sponge to create a softer, almost fabric-like texture.

 I used the colours of camouflage (black, green and brown) and applied the acrylic paint with a sponge in patches. By using corrugated card, there is more texture and the composition has become to represent the framework of an Anderson shelter which was used in the Second World War. By layering the photographs on top, it makes it presents how the troops are protecting civilians at home in the Anderson shelters by fighting back against the enemy.