Alex Project 3

WEEK 9

I began my research this week with artist Amy Boone-McCreesh.

 

Boone-McCreesh takes inspiration from celebratory and funeral displays in various cultures, exploring the links between decoration and human relationships. I see links between our work in a number of ways and am interested in the way she uses a combination of paper, found objects and cloth, and also the way she installs her work.

 

In this project I intend to extend on my previous work this year: colour, confetti stains, drawing, seeping and collage. I am interested in a conversation between ornament and tragedy. What is the function of decoration in memorials? Colour in ceremony? These are my starting points. I have a particular interest in garlands and wreaths, often made from flowers, foliage and paper, fashioned into symbols of respect, and remembrance.

 

All images are from http://amyboonemccreesh.com