Assignment 2: Gathering & Shirring

Due: Mon, Jan. 28, 11:59PM. Our first assignment focused upon moving a basic piece of cloth using hand-puppetry and the capstan bench. This second assignment will build upon…

Moving Cloth – Tim

During my process of experimentation with the silk cloth I found myself especially drawn to motions that disrupt the fluid nature of the cloth. While pupating the cloth…

Silk Movement

The initial intent was to portray the two pieces of fabric as one body by connecting them to the same motor and move in linear opposite directions. While…

Silk Movement

I attempted to create a dichotomy between two materials – sand and silk. I attempted to manipulate the movement of silk with the fluid motions of the sand…

Moving Cloth – Lexi

The sounds made by the servos in the capstan bench and the puppeting exercise during class last Thursday reminded me of the Jack Skellington’s ghost dog from Nightmare…

Moving Cloth- Catherine

During exploration, I played with holding different points and moving them up and down at the same pace. Then I got inspired by sky lantern, and because holding…

Moving Cloth – Shimmy shimmy (Sarika)

When exploring this initial moving cloth assignment, my initial goal was to actuate a fabric square with several intentional fabric folds ironed into place – specifically I had…

Moving Cloth – Zeja

The original motion created with my hands – bringing in two separate ends of cloth and thrusting them together – relied on horizontal movement. I learned that the…

Fabric Motion Assignment

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Whole Class Silk Cloth Movement Video

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