Light Corridor Realisation

I have began fabricating my framework for this piece. I sought out specialist help in the construction with regards to welding as the welding needed to be done properly on every component because of safety reasons when it comes to the degree show. I had supervision and training in the use of MIG welding machinery from a qualified welder. My welding was checked as i went along to ensure the welds were done properly even after i had several practice runs on off-cut materials before i felt confident on advancing onto the main framework.

When done correctly i was told that 1" of weld is enough to support roughly a ton. I had to ensure that the weld had penetrated both pieces of metal otherwise even though it might appear to be a 'proper' weld as such, the strength and integrity of the piece could be compromised severely in that the weld will break if stressed.

I found problems when welding different thickness' of metal together as it became very easy to burn through the thinner parts. practice has rectified this issue. The welder who was supervising me explained that all that i needed to do was to focus more of the welding on the thicker piece of metal. I also found out that with a MIG welder you are supposed to weld away from you, as against 'stick' welding in which you weld towards you (if that makes sense) i shall upload images of my early attempts at weldings so i can show my progression.

Light Corridor

I am currently working on producing a corridor of light. It will be fully interactive and I intend to include this piece in the degree show in June.

The idea was born from an intention to place interactive lighting in a corridor which enters the show space. There were H&S issues with this which is a shame as I liked the idea of exploring the notion of the significance of 'steps up to the museum'. This idea is reflected in some CAD drawings that i have produced in relation to this.

Initial Plan for lights to be situated along corridor

proposed construction of a corridor in studio space

I was concerned with the possibility that this proposal could appear too minimalist, too Bruce Nauman, I changed this idea so that i could instead create a corridor that could be placed anywhere allowing for light to be projected around the object in the space. I had various influences such as the work of Steve Bishop, a Mars commercial, Cerith Wyn Evans. Below are some more CAD drawings detailing my proposed piece of work.

A bit on the side

To keep my work varied I have been producing random 'fun' sculptures every now and again to avoid the monotony of slaving away at one project for too long.

Cup Telephone,

2011,

Rotary Telephone - Plastic Cups.

Inside Out Cup,

2011

Plastic Cup turned inside Out.