Willow Blackwell

Extended Diploma in Art & Design - Year 1 - Canterbury

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My name is Willow Blackwell, I study at UCA in Canterbury. I have just finished the first year of my extended diploma. During this past year despite covid19 restrictions, I have learned so much and I am proud of my progression as an artist. During the course, I have most enjoyed lens-based media as it allows me to express myself creatively and I am always pushing myself to get better. The possibilities are endless.

In my second year, I hope to learn more about lens-based media and create more short films and animations.

If you want to watch any more of my short films and animations go to my Vimeo account

https://vimeo.com/user128150648

Willow Blackwell | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies

Willow Blackwell | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies 6

My Final Major Project ‘Love After Time’ This short film, Love After Time, explores how human relationships evolve and change through time.

Willow Blackwell | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies 3

These are some of the weaves I made during the fashion and textiles week. I used a range of different materials including plastic bags, wool, and felt.

Willow Blackwell | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies 2

Artist transcription I was heavily inspired by Goya’s piece, ‘Disaster Of War’ 1810, and Jake and Dino Chapman’s transcription of ‘Disaster Of War’ piece in 1993. I wanted to make my own transcription by adding a modern twist to it, I also change the dismantled bodies to female bodies as a metaphor to show how women and still oppressed and are at a war to get equal rights.

Willow Blackwell | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies 5

Kims identity During the identity week, I created an image transfer, which explored my step mum, Kims, identity, and her history.

Willow Blackwell | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies 1

Print rubbing I really enjoyed experimenting with the print rubbing technique.

Willow Blackwell | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies 4

Deconstruction and reconstruction During the fashion and textiles week, I designed and created this garment. I wanted to reuse and recycle unwanted clothing, materials and fabrics. During that week we learnt how to weave fabrics and materials, I wanted to include this in my garment. I made this halter neck, weaved top by deconstructing two pairs of trousers and then reconstructing them into a top.

Extended Diploma in Art & Design - Year 1 - Canterbury

Jemima Wright | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies Stella Tukia | Pre-degree & Foundation Studies