Final Major Project Day 3 Crits (Research week)

In my spare time, I had time to visit the exhibition 'Body Language' at the Saatchi Gallery. The Saatchi Gallery is one of my favourite Galleries however I was disappointed of my visit as I had hoped that a lot of what was exposed would link in with my work, however, I found that this was not the case.

Body language is essential as to how we understand other people. In animation body language is fundamental as an action, as is how we speak. Body language is how we communicate with others. Some kinds of body movements can also be a part of a certain culture, for example, a handshake or a bow. Every culture has it’s own body language and international understanding. Part of integration can also mean learning a whole new body language which you need to adapt to. Even though I didn't think this exhibition didn't link in with my work it was still a pleasure to see the different art that they had. I loved Makiko Kudo's work. I also found the use of 3D space in this exhibition quite interesting.

Fig 1 : Buring Red (2012) Makiko Kudo

Fig 2:  After a Typhoon (2011) Makiko Kudo 

I also went to visit the British Museum where I had a look at Egyptian Art as in especially the Protective figures which I found quite intriguing as they were represented as human animals which made me think of monsters and gave me design inspiration for different aliens/monsters. I also visited the Roman section where I had a look at the sculptures and Roman Armour. Some of the Roman armour was made out of crocodile skin which I thought would be an interesting texture to use as a possible alien skin. Crocodiles also mean danger and so it would help build up a dangerous character.

From my Crit I was told to look at the theme of integration from another angle as in possibly through the idea of exile and forced integration, ie look at a darker side of integration.