Observational Assignment: Textures/ Surfaces

Concrete wall

Cork board

Rug

Vent

Woven rug

Jacket lining

Scarf

Doily

Keyboard

Rose

Typewriter keys

Feather

Jewelry box lid

Perler bead bow

Necklace

Pin

Scrapbook cover

Frame

Magnetic beads

Chinese lantern

Tile floor

Themes:

A lot of the photos I took included textures that were repeating and constant. This is probably because repetition is an artistic element that people are unconsciously drawn to. It keeps your eye steady and allows your brain to continue the uninterrupted pattern. Another theme is that the objects seem to have a rougher texture, which gives people the desire to reach out and feel the object in order to surmise if it feels the way they've imagined. 

Possible Artistic Ramifications:

• Using some of these textures for scrapbooking would be a good idea because it would make the pages more interesting than just having a flat surface
• Incorporating some of the more unique designs could inspire graphic artists to create larger and more intricate designs based off of the pictures
• Clothing with rougher or woven textures could be designed from some of the pictures of the scarves or rugs
• An artist who uses interesting woven texture is Nikolay Polissky. He constructs large sculptures using traditional weaving techniques, which leave an intricate and repeating texture on the artwork

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