C&G Certificate Module 1, Chapter 11 - Resolved Sample Preparation - Growth and Disintegration

I have been thinking about words that relate to growth and disintegration whilst working through the last two chapters. Growth - bold, new, strong, symmetric. Disintegration - pale, fragmented, asymmetric. Padding and bright colours show growth whereas separated or fragmented designs show disintegration.

In Chapter 11, I have shown disintegration by manipulation of the surface of papers and fabrics by rubbing, cutting (with scissors and soldering iron), shrinking, fraying and stabbing.

On Page 81, I had hoped that by removing layers of the same coloured organdie, the colour change from the edge to the centre would be more pronounced. I was still pleased with the result but perhaps I should have used a range of pinks rather than sticking to one shade. The threads of linen coming out of the centre could indicate disintegration (mould, fungus) or perhaps growth (new shoots).

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