After developing techniques, research and exploring material experiments during research and development , I want to bring bringing Forward some of these ideas into the exposure section of the project.
The most successful things within my project was the development of my paper making technique, my understanding of material qualities as well as the development of paper manipulation, sustainable materials environmentally friendly alternatives. I have been able to develop techniques, understanding and control of paper and its use in paper mache to obtain the qualities of paper that I needed for my forms to be delicate and fragile as well as being robust and sturdy.
The most unsuccessful things about my research and development project was the length of time it took me to find a technique that worked, as well as rounding my ideas into a coherent idea that explored my interests with nature and my material collections from the new forest.
what I am planning to do is, combine my exploration into abaca and recycled paper with the textural elements and three dimensional forms. combining this with my interest and exploration into natural growth and fauna and flora within the forest. Looking at “things that grow on things” (lichen is an alga and fungus organism that grow by attaching themselves to other natural matter). I will do this by having the texture “grow” much like lichen and moss grows by attaching the texture to the organic paper mache forms that are made using, collected dried lichen, recycled paper and abaca fiber. These forms are designed to have a biodegradable and sustainable cycle, that can be returned back to its original material.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 