Project updates pt.1

Project Update pt.1

This project has now become far more complex than I had originally planned, this week I have been doing research about the Japanese art of paper cutting, 19th century English and French tapestries, and I have been finishing the final model for the laser cutting file.

At this point in time, I feel that I am completely happy with my design, I feel that it emulates the overall spirit of the film, it also incorporates several formal elements of a 19th century French tapestry, like a boarder, and most importantly, I believe that it will cut seamlessly on the laser cutter.

As previously mentioned, I have also been looking into the art of paper cutting, which originates from Japan. This practice has a rich history that has spanned over hundreds of years, and it is also still a living art. I find it interesting that paper cutting is actually for all ages and skills, with children learning the art in primary school and seniors still enjoying the art and refining their skills. Paper cutting is for all to enjoy.

After researching the overall laser-cutting process and a brief history, I also wanted to continue learning about some traditional paper-cutting artists who have found success within art galleries on an international level. I found a particular interview on YouTube that invited the viewer to have a unique perspective on labor. I selected the imagery and insights into the life of Christine Kim, a living paper artist.

Kirie The Art of Paper Cutting

I also decided to research several tapestries from 19th-century England, which is roughly the same time period and place that the film is set in. I found several things; Ornate borders that frame the entire tapestry, which has delicate swirls and flowers which adorn the corners and center of the border; a massive emphasis on nature elements, flowers, leaves and trees, and, of course, an array of different techniques such as needlepoint and weaving.

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