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                               My portfolio of work for Geometric Patterns




Here you can see my collection coming together. Through research I have taken inspiration from many different geometric patterns which have derived from Islamic, Indian and Celtic artwork. Many of these patterns can be seen frequently on sacred temples around the world. They are often printed on ceramic or used on printed fabrics. To achieve these many designs I used different forms of media and techniques. Focusing on Islamic geometric patterns I noticed similarity between the intricate designs and those achieved as a child using a Spirograph, a geometric drawing toy producing various intertwining and overlapping  curves. Other medias used were regular graph paper and dotted paper to achieve accurate designs. For my colour chart I have chosen vivid pictures that involve bright colours which I feel will work well with the geometric patterns to make them stand out. 




Above are basic examples of what the spirograph can achieve. The instrument can be used to draw simplistic or more intricate designs. Depending on how many layers and colours you use determines the final outcome.




On these two designs again I have used the spirograph, however I have also moved the spirograph around on the paper using different colours to achieve different effects. I wanted to replicate the use of bright block colours as seen in my colour chart, this is why I have used these colours to fill in parts of the design.   



Researching and using inspiration from designers... 


A design of a Celtic knot 

I think here is Escher's interpretation of the Celtic design




Escher little cube wallpaper 




My own work influenced by Escher...





Another Artist researched is Bridget Riley...






 Again Riley has used a geometric classic design of cubes of different sizes. 

 Did she take inspiration from Escher's previous design?


I like the use of colours mixed to form a vivid design, rather than the mono toned black and white. 


This mono toned image is similar to the outcome I achieved using the spirograph. However this hasn't been achieved by using that same technique. 




Other geometric patterns can be achieved by using straight lines as shown in Joseph Albers design.
The two above designs have inspired me to produce my own interpretation of a combination of these two art works. I think both design work. The colours used compliment each other and the live brief learning outcome was achieved, two produce a geometric design wallpaper with free hand art work. The designs began from drawings and were scanned in to form digital prints.



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