Shadow

Conrad Shawcross

Cornelia Parker

Wall art through the construction of paper maquettes has not been successful, which lead me to research into how pattern and shape are create on surfaces. The use of light and shadow has always been a strong interest of mine, therefore the construction of shadow to create pattern on a surface was something to explore. Conrad Shawcross creates his work by using a simple mesh cage, but with a rotary light inside it projects moving shadows onto the walls surrounding the installation. The pattern and changing scale is interesting, posing the question of how light can change the outcome from one subject onto a surface.

Cornelia Parker creates her work using random and coarse shapes to create shadow. This explosion of pieces creates a menacing, dangerous outcome on the surrounding surfaces. I do not want my work to have this sense of anger and sporadic nature attached to it, therefore the shadows will need to be more uniform and confined. 

The above images are my interpretation of how shadow can be created in a controlled form. The patterns created from the position of light are more interesting then the paper forms themselves. The paper maquettes were created through simple cut and fold techniques, creating spaces with a range of thicknesses and lengths. I began these pieces as a way to create texture on a wall, moving into a possible installation technique, however the shadows were the more focal point once finished. This has steered me further towards the idea of shadow pattern in a 2D form.