Sara-Louise Dobson 02/04/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 02/04/2023

Vlog 2.4.23

Sara-Louise Dobson 08/03/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 08/03/2023

Interim Show Prep & Shoot

There was a mix of emotions, preparing for the Interim Show, and an awful lot to learn. My initial intentions were to have a physical installation at Trinity Buoy Wharf - anything else felt second best, and almost as if I had failed. Jonathan helped me to realise the logistics of getting a heavy concrete structure to London would perhaps detract from the magic of creating. I decided following a chat with him, that setting up the installation at home, and doing a photo and film shoot would be a different dynamic, and one that I would certainly enjoy.

Sara-Louise Dobson 16/02/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 16/02/2023

Lancaster Craftivists

Tonight was the first group event for the Lancaster Craftivists, at the local Gregson Arts Centre. I recently set up the group to help bring attention to the Craftivist Movement in this area, whilst hopefully meeting other like-minded people within the community.

Sara-Louise Dobson 16/02/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 16/02/2023

‘Rocky’ Horror Show! (Take 2)

When I visualised an opposing structure using concrete and natural wool, I was incredibly excited by the idea. I felt the interim show would be the perfect opportunity to showcase this work in progress. I didn’t quite expect the trials and tribulations of its creation though….

Sara-Louise Dobson 16/01/2023 Sara-Louise Dobson 16/01/2023

Functional Fibres Pt.2

As the New Year approached, I decided to submit my idea for these functional stationery products to UAL’s Not Just A Shop, with the hope of securing some valuable support in getting these products out into the world, whilst generating some well needed income.

Sara-Louise Dobson 02/12/2022 Sara-Louise Dobson 02/12/2022

Functional Fibres

During a regular trip to Grasmere earlier this year, I picked up some beautiful Herwick tops, which had been stored away all summer waiting for a flash of inspiration. A warm feeling in the pit of my stomach emerged, as I came across them during a sort through some boxes. I decided to play around with the wool using a felting needle, and see what I could come up with.

Sara-Louise Dobson 24/11/2022 Sara-Louise Dobson 24/11/2022

Exploring Raw Materials Pt.2

I noticed the colour of the mortar mix begin to lighten as the moisture evaporated. When the colour of the top section appeared more uniformal, I decided to unwrap the lego mould from the concrete. I was pretty nervous, but simultaneously excited to see the results. Would it be dry properly? Would it collapse or break whilst removing the mould?

Sara-Louise Dobson 11/11/2022 Sara-Louise Dobson 11/11/2022

Exploring Raw Materials

Since being drawn to the demolition site in Warrington, I have been keen to explore the parallels with our fragmented society. To begin with, I decided to recreate a section of the building in the original image.

Sara-Louise Dobson 24/10/2022 Sara-Louise Dobson 24/10/2022

A Risk Set in Stone

I felt quite excited by the task of taking a risk; the welcome encouragement to try something new, experiment, like being given permission to play. This turned out to be one of the best opportunities I could have been given, and for reasons I least expected.

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