Chanin Polpanumas
Documentation
Introduction
I plan to have two ideas between the photography and installation work.
First, I have an interest in death, graves, and cemeteries.
Artwork named Grave of Forces of the small show at Filet Space
Plan
I had planned to go to the cemetery to shoot black and white films. However, to print onto photo paper, I went to Nunhead Cemetery first, where the tombstone's family melted a horrifying mass of graves. The general appearance of this place is forest and high hills. Some headstones are pathways in the cemetery. I use a large format camera to shoot because of the sharpness of the film and the interesting dimension of shooting. After that, I traveled to other places, such as Camberwell Old Cemetery, Camberwell New Cemetery, and Walthamstow (Queens Road) Cemetery, respectively.
Google map :Nunhead Cemetery for taking pictures
Sketch
I don't have sketches. Still, I've chosen from a selection of photo frames I purchased as tabletop frames. At Deptford Market, there are two types of frames, rectangular and oval frames. In this exhibition, I would choose a rectangular frame that is more petite than the oval frame because of its small size.
Google map :Deptford Market for finding the frames
Experiment
An expert like Hyade has a Black and white Darkroom workshop; she let me experiment with different photo papers such as glossy, peal, matt, and texture. I also tried using texture paper for printing, with each image still needing to dot and burt to adjust the image to be brighter or darker at some point. In addition, I have a device to check the shooting time I brought from my country, making it easier to take pictures.
Black and white workshop (Fiber base)
Enlarger of black and white workshop (Fiber base)
Process
I used the black and white photography process because this technique expresses the mourning of the deceased like a funeral photograph. Moreover, black-and-white images communicate death. I use analog photography for technical detail and emotion, which is very different from digital. The process of doing this is when I have cleaned the image in the Processing room; I go to Fiber Darkroom to compress the image. The first image has no contrast. So I used a filter to give it more difference, and then I did some bursts in the middle to make the image stand out. The problem with this press is its tiny size. It's not that small. After that, it is dried and put in the dryer to dry the paper. Then I put the prepared frame.
Gravestone in Nunhead Cemetery
Material
There are two types of materials used in this work: textured paper. It is attractive with its thick paper texture, and to the touch, it resembles watercolor paper. Black and white have a warm tone that shows the age of the picture. Lastly is the frame used as a frame that I found at Deptford market. The choice of frame has a lot to do with the results. So I chose a silver frame. When the two are combined to form this series of works
Name: Graves
Technique: Silver Print, Texture Art paper
Size: 6.5 x 9 Cm.
The atmosphere of the show on the day of the private show
Artworks Funeral Ceremony in Barge house
Plan
Planning in the work of sketching in Google Sketch that I want to make installation art. After listening to a lecture on performances at the Barge House, I had the opportunity to visit the works at the Bargehouse of undergraduate students. I'm interested in Zone 10 and 11 areas with brick walls and little lighting. Then I wrote a request for the site in that area and succeeded. As for the Talpat (Fan), I need to order from Thailand because the type I want is for the funeral ceremony, and I want to change the words to English. At first thought, I enjoyed regular transport. But because it takes a long time and there may be damage to the palm. I was fortunate to have a friend who brought palm sugar from Thailand. In conclusion, the planning of this event went smoothly, and although there were some problems, it went well.
The plan for installing works in zones 10 and 11
Sketch
Sketching at first was similar to a funeral in my country, and I wanted to do performance art at a funeral, but it wasn't necessary. After talking to Duncan about how to get the audience to understand the work without going through the writing or lettering, it was coffin making. After that, it began to lay down the model to find the model of the coffin. I wanted a Western-style coffin because everyone understood that it was a coffin. But when installing the works, some parts are different from the designs modified for the suitability of the space and works of art.
Google Sketch up : Planning 1
Final Planning front side
Google Sketch up : Planning 2
Final Planning on top
Experiment
This experiment is about experimenting with installation art, which is planned through google sketch on how the audience will feel. So naturally, questions arise about my work. But the essence for me is not the media that has changed. But it is the audience to understand the work they can know within the data set if they understand the meaning I want to communicate and the destination I want.
Step plan for making a coffin
Process
For the process of this work, I was making a coffin. First, I went to study wood materials at B+Q. I chose large plywood to make a coffin and brought it to the university because I couldn't carry it myself. After that, I studied many types of casket-making. I have chosen the model from the picture below, and I brought the wood to cut at the Wood room workshop with various degrees and sizes according to the pattern. When I get the surrounding frame, I want to miss the coffin's upper and lower lids. I cut it in a cutter that fits all the coffins and then combined it with the glue and nails to hold, with one side that can be opened but only requires a screwdriver.
The periphery of the coffin
The construction of the coffin
Gluing and assembling the coffin
Material
For the material selection, I'll start with the coffin. I chose plywood to make coffins because this type of wood is suitable for large coffin frames and covers. As for Talpat (cloth), this material is the original material of Thailand, Talpat, the handle is wooden, and the fan is a Thai-style fabric, including embroidery in Thai fabric. Use of warm lights
Cutting wood by man
Cutting wood by machine
Installation
Implementation is probably the most difficult because I made the coffin on a life scale. The area I exhibited is on the third floor. Bargrhouse had no elevator to carry the work up, so I had to lift it myself. After lifting it, I tried to install the result when I tried to place it, and it appeared. My artwork had to change positions differently than I had planned. Many professors advised me to put the coffin in the middle so the audience could enter my art space, which is interesting. When I tried to set it up, as tutors told it immediately made the area enjoyable, combined with the yellow LED light that looked like candlelight. Installing this set of works has dramatically opened up my experience of making art installations.
Installation of works of art according to the first plan
Installation of works of art after being recommended by tutors
Concludsion
I collected information in the form of documentation to be remembered and used to develop the next set of works. In this unit, what I learned practically made me understand the creative process and the process of using the gallery space outside the academic area. It was an unforgettable experience, as practical learning was better for me than rote memorization. Therefore, data retention is necessary for learning.
Name: Funeral Ceremony
Techniques: mixed media and installation art
Size: Varies by area
Name: Funeral Ceremony
Techniques: mixed media and installation art
Size: Varies by area
The exhibition atmosphere
The exhibition atmosphere
