Paper ephemera
Core concept
I am interested in paper ephemera and transforming them into objects, which then become less ephemeral and more permanent. For my final project, I want to recreate paper ephemera into a collection of soft sculptures. Referencing my collection of fruit stickers, shipping labels, stamps, etc, I want to embroider a softer version of those things, using thread, fabric, beads, and sequins. This would be an investigation of designs of such items as well. Through this project, I want to learn how to use machine embroidery, so not only do I get to mimic a design but also I can create my own design of non-ephemera soft sculptures.
Choice of Materials
Embroidery machine
Embroidery thread and needles
Beads
sequins
Practical Timeline
11/28- finalize the designs and acquire materials
12/2- learn using embroidery machine from center for creative inquiry and make at least two finished designs
12/7 finish embroidery with bead/seuquins
12/9 get the embroidery off the loom and make them into solid objects