Over the past couple of years I have been experimenting with the digital side within art and design using a wide variety of methods and techniques, exploring stop motion and computer software to create animation videos. I have also been experimenting with creating sound to go alongside my pieces as well as collaborating with musicians. 3d modelling has become one of the main focuses in my practice recently.
Show reel of the 3D modelling work I created during 2020.
Music video I've created for electronic musician Andrew Bunting for his new album release dancers/For All The Loves Lost
Link to 360 VR version https://youtu.be/GtHe4XCn_Xs
Working with classical composer Peter-Byron Smith, to create a video to go alongside a piece of his music and his wife's poetry.
We’ve not had enough time to explore the paths, to follow the streams, to find our way.
We have so many places to see, people to meet, songs to sing.
So much music to make.
Life’s roads are never straight, never clear well-defined tracks.
Often they misdirect us, we loose our way and forget our destination.
So much music to make.
Forget past detours and misguided diversions.
We have so much music to make.
Original music: What goes around comes around by Peter Byron-Smith
Poetry: Pathways - Gillian Byron Smith
A short video I’ve created using facial tracking and various plugins within Adobe After Effects. I wanted to reflect on how Artificial Intelligence works and the effects it could have on humans as it uses our data to form its own mind. For the audio, I played and recorded my Tongue drum layering it with voice recordings of myself talking about AI and what it is.
The skills I have in adobe software such as After Effects and Illustrator, have enabled me to explore the digital side of abstract image creating. These pieces have been influenced by my interest of Artificial Intelligence as I wanted to explore the use of the computer as a tool to create randomised compositions that questions the ability of the computer being able to mix random elements.
Working collaboratively with Echo Babylon to create a piece for their song ‘I Am’. I have created a projection mapped performance music video using animation and motion graphics that I have made for a project based on Artificial Intelligence, reflecting on the impact it could have on our future roles as humans.
Creating faux marbled pieces using specialised brushes and paints. can be applied to a variety of surfaces
Marble effect in WC for a new build in Prestbury October 2020
Marble paint effect for guitar designer Brian Eastwood Guitars. 2018
Hand painted marble effect using water-based paints and scumble on three walls in lavatory in Prestbury. 2018
Subtle hand painted Carrara marble for WC in a new build in Prestbury. Solvent-based paints were used. 2017
Using my 7 years of painting and decorating knowledge merged with my artistic skills, I design and hand paint murals in both domestic and commercial environments
Hand painted mural for Tramp Hair Boutique, Stockport Underbank. 2019
Collaborative hand painted mural for Stockport College, using old photographs as a starting point illustrating the college’s history. 2018
Hand painted mural for Tramp Hair Boutique, Stockport Underbank. 2019
New borns handpainted mural using full name, date of birth, time and weight as a theme.
Hand Painted mural for child’s playroom. They didn’t want anything too childlike as the wanted to create a modern atmosphere throughout their home. Disley , 2018.
Hand painted jungle themed mural for Lisbourne Lane Primary school, Offerton. 2014
Art work that focuses on 2D illustration, branding and character design. Software used: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Logo designs created for Royal Mail for one of the teams within the company that focuses on commercial property technology solutions. June 2020
Re-created the ‘ Playing cards’ from Alice in Wonderland as a collaboration piece for a mural in a respite centre. 2018
Re-created the the little house Alice gets stuck in from Alice in Wonderland for a collaboration piece for a mural in a respite centre. 2018
Re-created the ‘ March hare’ from Alice in Wonderland as a collaboration piece for a mural in a respite centre. 2018
An image I have created using the old Hollywood saying “Unused footage gets tossed on the cutting room floor” in reflection to the Harvey Weinstein scandal. 2018
Working collaboratively with a group to create a book based on someones life story explaining to the reader what Parkinson’s disease is. Two pages were allocated each.
Created a paper mâché mask of the Weedy Sea Dragon as the brief given was based on our spirit animals. I decided to use oil based paints as my medium for the colour as I could blend the colours together nicely. 2018
Clay house incense burners based on a building in Stockport’s Little Under bank, dedicated to an Undertakers of the 1800’s which is now a bridal shop. 2018
Clay mourners. 2018
