reflective practice

I explored some of the visual language we discussed in the co-design workshop, starting with the floor as is and seeing how the shapes of the two way glass might take shape in the ground in a beam structure.

I then went to explore how glass structures built to be walked over operate. I thought the most practical scenario (given that I want to keep as much of the existing building in tact) would be the last of three floor options. The presentation also plays into the idea of coming in and out of site. For the people downstairs, it would be their own reflections coming in and out of site, whereas for the upstairs, it would be the ongoings of downstairs coming in and out of their site.

In the image below, I researched how the glass layers operate in order to construct my flooring. The build requires layers of glass with a transparent layer film between them, sealant, rubber padding, containment frame. I will need a 2 way mirror film sticker specific to my custom panels.

I also needed to hone in on the art that will be displayed in the upstairs. Considering that my design narrates the story of paranoia, this sense of crime and always being watchful, an sense of untrust- because the art being exhibited will change every few weeks, in the display for my renders I want to further this message of paranoia and distress, as well as the feeling of being watched. I looked into famous works which people would recognise on a wide scale just so that the context is there without having to necessarily explain it to visitors in words. In saying this I could not ignore Edvard Munch's The Scream (1893). The internal distress which it showcases- a product of external influence and the torment in his face was just such a perfect reference in evoking the emotions I wanted. In saying this, I plan to use this piece of art as an example of what/how art might be displayed in the upstairs gallery.