Print Collage.

This week I have been pushing my prints and experimenting with layout and texture. I was concerned in tutorial that I would not have enough variety in this collection of samples as the colour separations only make up two whole designs. However through discussion in tutorial it was realised that I could use the screens separately making up 12 different layers, that can be collaged together to create different compositions. This way I could experiment with designs that are busier and some that are more minimal.

 I've been working with a variety of textures, such as gloss binder that creates a varnish effect, aquaspand to create raised surfaces, flock for a soft surface and transparent foil to create a shiny, gloss surface. I've found these textures in combination with the matte pigment binder are working successfully, and make for interesting print designs. In particular the gloss and transparent foil work well to catch the eye and draw attention to the design, i've also found that the aquaspand works well, particularly on darker backgrounds creating higher contrast.
It was mentioned in tutorial that contrast is definitely something that should be pushed further, really experimenting with contrasting surfaces and colours, to allow the prints to stand out.

I've begun to research into a new collection theme, for a varied portfolio this collection needs to be something bold. It was discussed within feedback for the previous unit that perhaps the collection should have a more graphic feel, be more futuristic and completely different to the organic themed work that I previously created.
Visiting the Barbican recently I was inspired by the style of architecture, the shape and lines of the buildings, so I've used this as my starting point to collect imagery and boards to start off with.

Architectural photos taken from Pinterest