ACTIVITY 4
FORM STUDY THROUGH DRAWING
INSIGHTS
During this assignment I had some deeper understandings both about the object and humanity itself
Socks though small consists of many details. Initially I ignored the seams thinking that they all had the same stitching, however upon further inspection I realised how each seam has a different stitch depending upon the function. This revelation made me appreciate the skill of making socks way more than I did before.
It also made me question the restless pursuit of man to create a life full of comfort. Something for which he has been creating objects after objects.
I was also fascinated by the ability of humans to create “techniques”. While learning about the cuff made with stitching, I couldn’t help but wonder the amount of thought and complexity that went into the development of such a skill.
Since I socks was a relatively less detailed object as compared to the items choosen by others. I found myself looking for things. I forced myself to stretch the fabric and locate some small detail that can be highlighted. This yielded some very interesting results.
While doing a detailed drawing of the fabric, I was able to understand how the interlinking of thread creates elasticity and flexibility. The study of the threading pattern is something that will help me in my future projects as well.
Sock is one of the most undervalued garment worn by us. However this drawing assignment increased my appreciation for the design and thought behind this item of clothing. I also found myself thinking about ways to increase its usability . Now I find myself noticing this garment more. ( I also find myself judging people whenever they use the wrong kind of socks for the outfit)
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