Practical crit

Reflection

After my experimentation with acetate and mono prints, i had some interesting feedback regarding this idea of using all methods of visual research. Combining all techniques to create this real visual metaphor of breaking free from the male exterior. They touched upon my use of bright colours to represent the extra, ketch nature of the drag culture.

I think I will definitely look to combine all practical elements to create interesting collages - an explosion of artistry through a combination of both analogue and digital.

This idea of being 'trapped in the confines of masculinity'  was something which people seemed to enjoy.

New direction

After reading some books on subculture theories, I thought it would be really interesting to explore this is a practical sense. I strated to look at punk posters and found the DIY effect and torn, expressive, photcopied images was really interesting and reflected that idea of rebellion. This would be an interesting concept to investigate further with - using my own photos of current drag queens and manipulating them creating some punk inspired posters.

Practical ideas

Mono printing experiments:

I decided to start thinking about my practical element and used some cut out shaped stencils to create some symbolic representations of what drag is.

My group crit was extremely helpful as it lead me into new directions. In reflection, it would be interesting to play around with assetate experiments, layer them and see what kind of result. It would represent this idea of concealment through make up and the assetate would resemble the mask - gradually peeling away so you end up with the boy out of drag.

It also gave my ideas on installations and projections - projecting objects with interesting feminine connotations onto the male body?