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Patricia Eijkemans

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CIRCUS

It all started with the research into Theme Parks, which then develop into the main topic ‘Circus’. Bristol is well know for it’s circus culture and hardly any of us know that, unless you are already involved. The subject is so broad that it gave me many possibilities for outcomes. This is why I decided to divide it into five sub-topics: aerial, clowns, animals, park drawings and a sculpture exploring balance. These have developed into a project that explores a variety of methods such as: screen-printing, embossing and laser cutting.

For this project I intended to push boundaries by combining performance and creative design. Bringing my audience a breath of fresh air by exploring (title question). This will be achieved through further development and research of the topic and the use of methods such as: screen printing, paper installation/cut-out, laser cutting and also incorporate the use of my rubber letter stamp.

This term I want to get the most from the facilities at university and create outcome from methods I haven’t tried before. I still want to incorporate and keep experimenting with screen-printing and laser cutting. As of yet I can’t say what my final outcome(s) are going to be but I would like to work on a large (paper/ light) ‘Installation’. Through my work I want to learn more about typography and print design. After Graduation I would like to work for a Branding or Advertising Agency for a couple of years but I’m open to see where the self-directed project takes me.

Aiming to gain a new skill at the Circus School in St. Pauls, Bristol.

This new experience will give me an inside to some of the creative and technical skills needed to be part of the ‘Big Top’. On the other hand explore the relationship between Circus Design and the public.

Previous Aims & Objectives

Introduction

Previous Proposal PlansSeeking Balance Though Double Trapeze- A4 publication - Three minute video Animal-free CircusesMask of Leadership Design for Play

Content

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Double Trapeze – Movement Shapes Screen-print Seeking Balance Publication Circular Clock Face – Laser Cutting on WoodAerialist Shaped Mobile – Laser Cutting Sketchbook – development of ideas for sculptureDavid C. Roy – Inspiration & Contact (email)Double Trapeze Abstract Shapes Screen Printed Poster Balanced Mobile inspired by Double Trapeze

Seeking Balance Through Double Trapeze

Outcomes

CIRCUS

Description

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This three-minute video is one of the outcomes, along side a publication showing the process of undertaking ‘Double Trapeze’ classes. Visit my website to see more posters and development work towards the shapes used for the mobile.

Abstract Shape Video

Abstract Shapes - Development work towards a balanced mobile inspired by Double Trapeze.

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This three-minute video is one of the outcomes, along side a publication showing the process of undertaking ‘Double Trapeze’ classes.

https://vimeo.com/95020742

CIRCUS

A1 landscape screen-print x3 (on wood, black on white and wise versa)10 Park drawings x3 - Booklet with description and 10 white on cream drawings - 1 frame with 10 black on white drawings- 10 individual frames white on black card

design for play

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About Play

This project developed as a subtopic of Circus; this outcome focuses on the relationship between balance and play. We can relate to Circus in many ways; memories from our childhood, the colourful sometimes-scary clowns, the smell of candy floss, the brilliant performances, etc. Designed for play is a series of playground drawings from around Bristol, including: Castle Park, St Andrews, St Pauls, and Cotham Park. There are over 150 parks and green spaces in Bristol with play facilities. These playgrounds provide the audience with physical exercise, entertainment and the change to make friends and memories. I wanted to investigate how easy it is to make children play through an environment.

Play has been describe as ‘a subset of life... an arrangement in which one can practice behavior without dreading its consequences’ by Csikszentmihalyi in 1981. It is important to give young children the time, space and resources to play in their own way, without the influence of adults structuring their time and activities. Children are growing too quickly; we need more playgrounds and support for the future of childhood.

According to Fromberg and Gullo (1992), play enhances language development, social competence, creativity, imagination, and problem solving skills. Play also offers an ideal opportunity for parents to engage fully with their children. During our childhood we play, discover and learn, potentially developing an interest for future hobbies. This research started from the curiosity to demonstrate the association between kids climbing and swinging at the park and aerialists’ skills. We can all relate to the topic through memories of our childhood and play.

To demonstrate the sense of being able to touch everything at playgrounds I decided to emboss the vector creating interesting tactile pieces. This wasn’t enough though; that’s why I decided to screen-print them first to bring them to life. The final outcome is an A1 piece, accompanied by 10 smaller drawings (height 112mm x width 210mm) framed and a booklet for the public to enjoy.

Description

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ANIMAL RIGHTS

Animal rights screen-printSeal screen-printElephant screen-printLion screen-print Bear screen-printNew Printed Poster Development x4

Outcomes:

These posters are the result of the development work towards engaging the audience and making them aware of the matter. Animal Rights are a series of posters promoting the ban on Wild Animals being used in Circuses. These posters aim to encourage people to judge the issue and take action so the Prime Mister will bring the ban by 2015.

Description

ANIMALS

HAVE

RIGHTS

Animals aren’t actors

Thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human “entertainment.” Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

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ANIMAL RIGHTS

Clown expression Screen-print Embossed clown expression Clown Faces Screen-printed A3 x2 (6 people)Mask of Leadership Newsprint

Outcomes:

Mask of Leadership is the title for my final newsprint outcome for the sub-topic CLOWNS. It all started from the research into clown types and their expressions. At first I decided to experiment with screen-printing and embossing to find a direction for this outcome. Then I moved onto screen-printing different clown features on people’s faces, which lead me to research more in detail the difference between clown make-ups and their characteristics.

After asking the audience for their opinion on the sub-topic, it became obvious I needed to use well know people to target a wider audience. It wasn’t until my friend mentioned this quote that I decided to start researching famous politicians that would have a good clown face. After choosing a selection of photographs I decided to give each politician a clown type and 2 descriptive words that reflected their personality or actions.

Description

Read more: http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/#ixzz2xohMUS6y

‘The smashing success of these animal-free circuses proves that circuses don’t need to use animals to wow crowds or make money. When you buy a ticket to one of these modern, humans-only productions, you’re sending the message that cruel, outdated animal acts don’t sell.’

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.’

Oscar Wilde

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Auguste Naïve ClumsyNotorious for pranksFollows the whitefaceOver the top with exaggerations Red Nose, extra large shoes and tieJoker or foolTakes everything literally Eager to please More innocent than unintelligent

MakeupHighly colorful makeup Base color of flesh tone (pink, tan, reddish brown) on the face and neckThe eye and muzzle area are usually covered in white to produce a wide-eyed expression and to accentuate the mouth designDesigns in and around the eyes and mouth are generally black or redWill always wear a wigNOT color coordinated or matched

Character Clown Most popular – the Hobo or the Tramp Tattered clothes, hat & make-upUnshaven Exaggerated features Down on his luck

MakeupWhite makeup is used in the eye and mouth areas to exaggerate this cleaning process.The upper face is a blend of flesh tones to reflect the outdoor look.BeardRuddy noseA little red shading in the cheeks can help create the sunburned look

Clown Descriptive Words

European Whiteface (Pierrot Clown)Highly artistic SkilfulComedicDramaticClassy most majesticBeautiful

MakeupAll exposed flesh will be covered with white makeup. Minimal lining color(s) to express the fea¬¬¬tures of the eyes and mouth. Skull cap and a clown hat should fit the clown’s character/personality (short or tall cone hat, short cup or flat hats, or the typical “Pagliacci” hat)Collar/ruff

Straight whitefaceElegant aristocratIn chargeCauses Trouble (throws the pie)Colourful & cheerful

MakeupAll exposed flesh will be covered with white makeup. Minimal lining color(s) to express the features of the eyes and mouth. Varying styles and colors of clown wigsColour coordinated

Grotesque Whiteface‘Comedy’More reserved Very similar to the Straight Whiteface Over exaggerated costume

MakeupMore “traditional”All exposed flesh will be covered with white makeup. large false eyelashes, a larger mouth design, a clown nose and other features on the face. (Some of these features may be outlined in black)clown wigs

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John Leslie PrescottAuguste- Notorious for pranks- Takes everything literally

Hilary James Wedgwood BennEuropean whiteface- Skilful- Classy most majestic

Muammar Muhammad ¬Character Clown- - Down on his luck- Exaggerated features

Kim Jong-un Auguste - Naïve- Clumsy

Sarah Palin Character Clown - Down on his luck- Exaggerated features

Bill Clinton European Whiteface- Skilful- Comedic

Barack Hussein ObamaStraight whiteface- Elegant Aristocrat- In charge

Winston ChurchillEuropean Whiteface- Highly artistic - Skilful - Vladimir Vladimirovich PutinStraight Whiteface- In Charge- Causes Trouble

Silvio BerlusconiAuguste- Notorious for pranks - More ignorant than unintelligent

Mahmoud AhmadinejadAuguste - Naïve- Clumsy

John Sidney McCain III Auguste- Follows the whiteface- Over the top

David William Donald Cameron Straight whiteface- Elegant Aristocrat- In charge

Angela Dorothea MerkelGrotesque Whiteface- More reserved- Very similar to the Straight Whiteface

Anthony Charles Lynton Blair European Whiteface- Skilful - Dramatic

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