Con ArtistCon Artist

Using textile design skills each Using textile design skills each student will student will conconvert a simple vert a simple

object into a unique creation that object into a unique creation that allows the artist to put their world allows the artist to put their world

on a different kind of ‘canvas’. on a different kind of ‘canvas’.

M. Rappleyea

Fashion and Illustration

New Paltz High School

The Chuck Taylor All The Chuck Taylor All Star isn't simply a Star isn't simply a

basketball sneaker or a basketball sneaker or a nostalgic fashion nostalgic fashion

statement; it's also a statement; it's also a blank canvas, a clean blank canvas, a clean

slate that can serve as a slate that can serve as a medium for artistic medium for artistic

expression.expression.

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textile.htmltextile.html

isis formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or pressing fibers together (felt).pressing fibers together (felt).

A textileA textile is a flexible material consisting of a network of is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibers often referred to as thread or yarn. natural or artificial fibers often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw wool fibers, linen, cotton, Yarn is produced by spinning raw wool fibers, linen, cotton,

or other material on a spinning wheel to produce long or other material on a spinning wheel to produce long strands. The words strands. The words fabricfabric and and clothcloth are used in textile are used in textile assembly trades (such as tailoring and dressmaking) as assembly trades (such as tailoring and dressmaking) as

synonyms for synonyms for textiletextile. However, there are subtle differences . However, there are subtle differences in these terms in specialized usage.in these terms in specialized usage.

•Textile refers to any material made of interlacing fibers.

•Fabric refers to any material made through weaving, knitting, crocheting, or bonding.

•Cloth refers to a finished piece of fabric that can be used for a purpose such as covering a bed.

Textile designTextile design is the process of creating designs for is the process of creating designs for

fabrics.fabrics. What is Textile Design ?What is Textile Design ? Textile design is not the same as textile Textile design is not the same as textile

production, although textile designers production, although textile designers would benefit from working with various would benefit from working with various fabrics and materials. Textile designers fabrics and materials. Textile designers create designs on textiles and they use create designs on textiles and they use fabrics, cloth, and upholstery to fashion a fabrics, cloth, and upholstery to fashion a wide range of products. Textiles are the wide range of products. Textiles are the basis of linens, bathing products, fashion, basis of linens, bathing products, fashion, interior design, and furniture. And, textiles interior design, and furniture. And, textiles have grown up to branch out into have grown up to branch out into installation art. installation art.

Textile Design SampleTextile Design Sample

RobeRobe: Kesi (slit tapestry), c.1900, L 138cm W 200cm; possibly made for the Empress Dowager. The : Kesi (slit tapestry), c.1900, L 138cm W 200cm; possibly made for the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager preferred pastel shades of lavender and turquoise with designs of spider Empress Dowager preferred pastel shades of lavender and turquoise with designs of spider

chrysanthemums interspersed with longevity characters. L 138cm W 200cm. chrysanthemums interspersed with longevity characters. L 138cm W 200cm.

Textiles were used in ancient Textiles were used in ancient ChinaChina in many more ways than in many more ways than nowadays. At home, they were nowadays. At home, they were

draped on chairs and around draped on chairs and around beds for warmth and comfort, beds for warmth and comfort,

placed on and around tables and placed on and around tables and hung on walls for decoration. hung on walls for decoration.

They were used for book covers They were used for book covers and for framing paintings. They and for framing paintings. They were fashioned into purses and were fashioned into purses and

cases to hold small articles to be cases to hold small articles to be carried on the person. In temples carried on the person. In temples and monasteries, they were used and monasteries, they were used

as sutra covers, banners, as sutra covers, banners, canopies and hangings for canopies and hangings for

worship and commemoration. As worship and commemoration. As garments, the use of silk itself garments, the use of silk itself

was an indication of status was an indication of status because the common people because the common people

could only wear cotton, hemp could only wear cotton, hemp and other fibres. Silk, raw or and other fibres. Silk, raw or

woven, represented wealth, for it woven, represented wealth, for it was was

used as currency and for tax used as currency and for tax payment.payment.

Wall HangingVientiane, Laos, 1994

Discontinuous and supplementary weft patterning, interlocking tapestry, silk. This richly patterned

handing is intricately worked with geometric designs and was inspired by a traditional

Lao skirt. Fashion Institute of Technology

IN ALL PATTERNSIN ALL PATTERNS there are four basic symmetry operations that may be there are four basic symmetry operations that may be

performed upon a fundamental design or motif. performed upon a fundamental design or motif.

WHAT IS A PATTERN? A pattern, whether in nature or art, relies upon three characteristics: a unit, repetition, and a system of organization.

WHAT IS SYMMETRY? Symmetry is a fundamental organizing principle in nature and in culture. The analysis of symmetry allows for understanding the organization of a pattern.

                 

translationrigid motion with repetitionalong a line

                 

reflectionrigid motion with repetitionacross a line (axis)

                 

glide reflectionrigid motion with reflectedrepetition along a line

                 

rotationrigid motion with repetitionaround a point

                                                        translations translations

                                                          reflections reflections

                                                        reflections +reflections +

reflections reflections

                                                         

glideglidereflections reflections

                                                       

reflections +reflections +glide reflections glide reflections

                                                         

rotations (2) rotations (2)

                                                         

reflections +reflections +rotations (2) rotations (2)

                                                         

rotations (2) +rotations (2) +glide reflections glide reflections

                                                       

rotations (2) +rotations (2) +reflections + reflections reflections + reflections

                                                       

rotations (4) rotations (4)

                                                 

reflections +reflections +rotations (4) rotations (4)

                                                                                         

rotations (4) +rotations (4) +

THE BEAUTY OF ORIENTAL CARPETSTHE BEAUTY OF ORIENTAL CARPETS can be approached not only in terms of art can be approached not only in terms of art and mathematics, but also within the contexts of Islamic art and spirituality. and mathematics, but also within the contexts of Islamic art and spirituality.

Historically, throughout the Islamic world from Spain to Indonesia, patterns appear in Historically, throughout the Islamic world from Spain to Indonesia, patterns appear in architecture and interiors to organize space and to beautify the built environment. architecture and interiors to organize space and to beautify the built environment. All patterns reflect the pure beauty of numbers, considered to be of divine origin in All patterns reflect the pure beauty of numbers, considered to be of divine origin in

Islamic doctrine. And by their very nature, patterns exhibit multiplicity as expressions Islamic doctrine. And by their very nature, patterns exhibit multiplicity as expressions of unity, which is an attribute of God. of unity, which is an attribute of God.

Patterns in Oriental carpets may thus be seen Patterns in Oriental carpets may thus be seen as expressive of a world view as expressive of a world view

in which multiplicity exists in relation to the unity of all existence.in which multiplicity exists in relation to the unity of all existence.

In nature, In nature, symmetry is symmetry is

imperfect, imperfect, although although

mathematicians mathematicians may treat it as an may treat it as an

ideal. In art, too, ideal. In art, too, it seems that the it seems that the approximation of approximation of symmetry, rather symmetry, rather than its precision, than its precision,

teases the mind teases the mind as it pleases the as it pleases the

eye.eye.

What is your world view?What is your world view?

What are your favorite things?What are your favorite things? What motifs interest you?What motifs interest you? Pop Culture, Ancient culture, Political Pop Culture, Ancient culture, Political

Culture ….Culture ….

batikbatik

DamaskDamask

Animal Animal printsprints

Funky Funky GeometriGeometri

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HarlequinHarlequin

FloralFloral

LipsLips

FruitFruit

Mexican

African

Celtic

Japanese

ArgyleArgyle

PolynesianPolynesian

PlaidPlaid

PaisleyPaisley

MarbledMarbled

PrimitivPrimitivee

GinghaGinghamm

Graphic TextGraphic Text

OceanOceanHorsesHorses SpiralsSpirals

The The Barbie Liberation ProjectBarbie Liberation Project is a droplifting project that dates back to the doll-and-action-figure boom of the 1980s. “Taking is a droplifting project that dates back to the doll-and-action-figure boom of the 1980s. “Taking advantage of similarities in advantage of similarities in the voicethe voice hardware of hardware of Teen Talk BarbieTeen Talk Barbie and the and the Talking Duke G.I. JoeTalking Duke G.I. Joe doll, er, ‘action figure,’ they doll, er, ‘action figure,’ they absconded with several hundred of each and performed a stereotype-change operation on the lot” before returning them to absconded with several hundred of each and performed a stereotype-change operation on the lot” before returning them to

the shelves. The result? G.I. Joes planning dream weddings and Barbies yelling war cries.the shelves. The result? G.I. Joes planning dream weddings and Barbies yelling war cries.

Culture JammingCulture Jamming

refection on life is a prerequisite refection on life is a prerequisite for living, and the cultural, for living, and the cultural, political and commercial political and commercial

symbols of our times are well symbols of our times are well worth rethinking on a regular worth rethinking on a regular

basis…basis…as seen inas seen in

Wonderfully creative urban Wonderfully creative urban street art. street art.

BrainstormingBrainstormingLaughing is to be encouraged. Criticism is not.Laughing is to be encouraged. Criticism is not.

Mainstream Shopping & Droplifting (Mainstream Shopping & Droplifting (Commercial and Anti-Commercial and Anti-commercial)commercial)

RuralRural UrbanUrban OffbeatOffbeat Music InspiredMusic Inspired AcademicAcademic PsychedelicPsychedelic Culture, Culture, CultureCulture, Culture, Culture Graffiti ArtGraffiti Art GreenGreen GeekGeek ArchitectureArchitecture NatureNature NO Wrong AnswerNO Wrong Answer

It can be any sneaker…It can be any sneaker…

10 Steps for Boosting Creativity10 Steps for Boosting Creativity

by Jeffrey Baumgartnerby Jeffrey Baumgartner 1. Listen to music by Johann Sebastian Bach. If Bach doesn't make you more creative, you should probably see your 1. Listen to music by Johann Sebastian Bach. If Bach doesn't make you more creative, you should probably see your

doctor - or your brain surgeon if you are also troubled by headaches, hallucinations or strange urges in the doctor - or your brain surgeon if you are also troubled by headaches, hallucinations or strange urges in the middle of the night. middle of the night.

  2. Brainstorm. If properly carried out, brainstorming can help you not only come up with sacks full of new ideas, but 2. Brainstorm. If properly carried out, brainstorming can help you not only come up with sacks full of new ideas, but

can help you decide which is best. can help you decide which is best.   3. Always carry a small notebook and a pen or pencil around with you. That way, if you are struck by an idea, you 3. Always carry a small notebook and a pen or pencil around with you. That way, if you are struck by an idea, you

can quickly note it down. Upon rereading your notes, you may discover about 90% of your ideas are daft. Don't can quickly note it down. Upon rereading your notes, you may discover about 90% of your ideas are daft. Don't worry, that's normal. What's important are the 10% that are brilliant. worry, that's normal. What's important are the 10% that are brilliant.

  4. 4. IIf you're stuck for an idea, open a dictionary, randomly select a word and then try to formulate ideas f you're stuck for an idea, open a dictionary, randomly select a word and then try to formulate ideas

incorporating this word. You'd be surprised how well this works. The concept is based on a simple but little incorporating this word. You'd be surprised how well this works. The concept is based on a simple but little known truth: freedom inhibits creativity. There are nothing like restrictions to get you thinking. known truth: freedom inhibits creativity. There are nothing like restrictions to get you thinking.

  5. Define your problem. Grab a sheet of paper, electronic notebook, computer or whatever you use to make notes, 5. Define your problem. Grab a sheet of paper, electronic notebook, computer or whatever you use to make notes,

and define your problem in detail. You'll probably find ideas positively spewing out once you've done this. and define your problem in detail. You'll probably find ideas positively spewing out once you've done this.   6. If you can't think, go for a walk. A change of atmosphere is good for you and gentle exercise helps shake up the 6. If you can't think, go for a walk. A change of atmosphere is good for you and gentle exercise helps shake up the

brain cells. brain cells.   7. Don't watch TV. Experiments performed by the7. Don't watch TV. Experiments performed by the JPB Creative Laboratory JPB Creative Laboratory show that watching TV causes your brain show that watching TV causes your brain

to slowly trickle out your ears and/or nose. It's not pretty, but it happens. to slowly trickle out your ears and/or nose. It's not pretty, but it happens.   8. Don't do drugs. People on drugs think they are creative. To everyone else, they seem like people on drugs. 8. Don't do drugs. People on drugs think they are creative. To everyone else, they seem like people on drugs.   9. Read as much as you can about everything possible. Books exercise your brain, provide inspiration and fill you 9. Read as much as you can about everything possible. Books exercise your brain, provide inspiration and fill you

with information that allows you to make creative connections easily. with information that allows you to make creative connections easily.   10. Exercise your brain. Brains, like bodies, need exercise to keep fit. If you don't exercise your brain, it will get 10. Exercise your brain. Brains, like bodies, need exercise to keep fit. If you don't exercise your brain, it will get

flabby and useless. Exercise your brain by reading a lot (see above), talking to clever people and disagreeing flabby and useless. Exercise your brain by reading a lot (see above), talking to clever people and disagreeing with people - arguing can be a terrific way to give your brain cells a workout. But note, arguing about politics or with people - arguing can be a terrific way to give your brain cells a workout. But note, arguing about politics or film directors is good for you; bickering over who should clean the dishes is not. film directors is good for you; bickering over who should clean the dishes is not.

Creative ChallengeCreative Challenge Create a Create a mood boardmood board for inspiration with for inspiration with

images, colors, shapes, themes.images, colors, shapes, themes. Create a Create a textile designtextile design through activity and through activity and

research. research. Create a unique sneaker Create a unique sneaker illustrationillustration or construct or construct

an original article through the process of textile an original article through the process of textile designdesign

Other articles of clothing can be considered:Other articles of clothing can be considered:a baseball hat, hoodie a baseball hat, hoodie or other commonplace ‘blank slate’ article.or other commonplace ‘blank slate’ article.

Materials and designs can go beyond canvas and Materials and designs can go beyond canvas and ordinary ‘textiles’.ordinary ‘textiles’.

In your sketchbook:In your sketchbook:

Collect Pictures of different types of Collect Pictures of different types of textilestextiles

Render the textiles for future Render the textiles for future referencereference

Make sketches for your textile designMake sketches for your textile designBegin using your sketchbook regularly Begin using your sketchbook regularly

as a place to explore ideas, collect and as a place to explore ideas, collect and scrapbook images, create fabulous scrapbook images, create fabulous illustrations…illustrations…