'Noticing the Unnoticed' is definitely the strongest concept that I have gained inspiration from during our group meetings. I feel that it is essential to have physical evidence to support these big statements, therefore took the opportunity with fellow textiles member, Kim, to go out and put our concept to the test. Every day we walk from A to B; taking in nothing other than the weather, or possible places to socialise.
Using our concept as a starting point we decided that photographs would be the strongest evidential output that we could take from our trip. We decided to focus on the Northern Quarter- a place of mystery and artistic magic around every corner. Instead of sticking to the main roads, we took our adventures to places of hidden alleys and unusual paths, just looking. From my Easter research; looking to graffiti for inspiration had become a daily habit, alongside 'noticing' the strange places in which dandelions/weeds decided to place themselves. Taking influence from filters and other forms of image editing, we decided to use mirrors/ mirrored card in a way to distort the images, and create something unusual, and as a result came away with some very beautiful shots (if I do say so myself).
I have really incorporating photography into our work today- it is a skill that I play with a lot in my spare time. The colours that have evolved from these pictures are interesting- especially the impact of the mirrored greys in contrast to the dandelion's yellows/ greens.