We started by first looking at objects we resonate with the words 'structure' and 'attachment' in order to create our first responses to the title 'Structural Attachment *in Mono'.
The objects I chose for 'structure' included: my Year 11 school timetable (for the structure of a day), a leaflet for the Sagrada Familia (Gaudi's unfinished church in Barcelona) and a photograph I took of a waterfall in the Norwegian Fjords (an example of a natural form). For 'attachment', I took a more conceptual approach which later proved to be quite difficult for me. My objects were: a photograph of myself and some friends (relating to psychological attachment and bonds made between people), a selection of mementos I collected over the summer whilst travelling (this was due to my personal attachment to places I visit and things I accumulate whilst there) and on a more literal meaning, 3 rings that interlock. Furthermore, these three rings are made of silver and I felt that this could further relate to Harlow (1958) and his study into attachment in babies.
When asked to draw our objects, I found this hard as my objects related to the title on a more conceptual level. However, I decided I would approach the task with an open mind, choosing to draw the rings freely, allowing the hardness of the metal to become soft and almost sloppy. Whilst drawing, I realised I was relating this style to that of my very good friend, Lisa. Her style of drawing was emulated in the way I drew and in this sense, I began incorporating the idea of attachments and relationships between people into what I was doing. Without being able to physically draw the relationship I have between my friends, I believe I was successful in putting down the other, more conceptual approach on paper.
After drawing my objects, I then moved on to look at my surroundings, wandering around the building and recording any images of 'structure' and 'attachment' I came across. In my observation drawings, I looked to essentially capture the things I am interested in- texture, tone and working in the style of the friend I am attached to. It was uncomfortable working at a large scale as I'm used to drawing observations in A5 but whilst I am not 100% happy with the work I produced, I know that what I have recorded is what I saw and felt interested in at the time. The majority of the drawings I produced were done in pencil, one of my favourite mediums and as I prefer to work grayscale, I did not use colour. I'm glad that my preference coincides with the project title but I want to carry on exploring different monochromes.
Furthermore, I want to carry on researching and drawing inspiration from artists and things around me. At the present moment in time, I am most interested in psychological attachments and not physical attachments. I want to look into the bonds between people as it's highly relatable. My closest friends are moving away to head off to different universities across the country and whilst it's all very exciting and new, the feeling of not wanting to let go is still present. This is the 'attachment' aspect I am most interested in.
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