Misc. research - 18th March 2012

When discussing my project with one of my tutors, he suggested many different things I could research - artists, plays, myths etc. One of the most famous myths involving flight is Icarus. While looking into artwork of Icarus, I  came across this painting, which has since become one of my favourites. I find the wings simply stunning.

Herbert James Draper - Lament for Icarus - 1898

Also while searching, I came across the street artist elbow-toe, whose work is unlike any street art I've ever seen before. I love the mark making. I'll have to look into their work more.

elbow-toe - Icarus

http://myloveforyou.typepad.com/my_love_for_you/2008/06/qa-w-elbowtoe.html 

Other things my tutor mentioned were the film 'Birdy' (1984) which sounds just my kind of film, and if I can find it I'll watch it, and the work of artist Leonard Baskin, who draws birds.

Crow - Leonard Baskin

Within the subject of flight there are so many things I could look at and research - its just a matter of picking and choosing what I think will help my work, and what I find is relevant to me.

Flight - 18th March 2012

I plan to look into costume making and textiles, and will hopefully be making some wings - though I'm not sure if they were be hinged or stationary (all depends on the extent of my skills and access to materials).

The idea to make wings came when I came across this image and tutorial on a craft blog.

http://llevoelinvierno.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/make-alitas.html 

It looks simple (though it will probably take a while!) but looks really effective. I might give it a go if I collect enough fabric. It was inspired by an adult costume:

http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/nattys-birds-of-a-feather-costumes?all_images=1#project-shot-all