This week in studio, I spent the majority of my time printing the outer layer of lighting fixture 1, also known as the “row of abandonment.” After putting so much work into the stencil and illustrator files, I have put the image onto two photoscreens and printed them with dye on white material. This was less successful than I would have liked due to the fact that some details are lost printing on material with threads so far from one another. To combat this problem I am going to attempt to print the same design with textile acrylic paints which do not absorb into, but sit on top of that material.
Another project/ piece I worked on this week in studio were the preview prints of the doily pattern that I have created (pictures above). I have tested the prints of this on a few different fabric types and colors. By contrasting the pattern on some and blending some on the others, I was able to see a good difference in thread count and color palate. I plan on printing the “row of abandonment” on the opposing side.
The new thing that I am creating is the inner lay
er of my first lighting fixture to stand behind the row of abandonment. This inner layer will be created on illustrator and from unique colors from Detroit. The second row has been entitled “row of occupancy” and resembles the homes in their once holistic state. The former glory of these buildings will only be seen when the light within the fixture is turned on.
In-studio hours, week 2:
Tuesday- In fibers studio, creating photo screens for screen printing and creating stencil for repeat in test doily print, 8:30-2:00 (4 ½ Hours)
Wednesday- Printing outer layer 1 with black on white material with dye, 4 PM- 8 PM (4 Hours). Work on layer 2 of lighting fixture on illustrator, 9 PM- 2 AM (4 Hours)
Thursday- All day in fibers studio printing large doily prints for experimental outer layer, 10 AM- 8 PM (10 Hours)
Total: 22 ½ hours
