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Made in response to the brief 'Create a series of small, instinctive pieces of work based on fleeting thoughts or moments in your daily routine.'
This interactive installation hangs from the studio roof, and designed to be stepped inside - where at head height you find yourself fully immersed by origami butterflies. Some are made from reclaimed paper and newspaper, others are made from photographs taken of fleeting moments in the daily routine during this time period.
The premise of this work centres around how the thoughts of an ADHD brain flutter around, unable to be caught, like butterflies. Additionally, how these thoughts/the neurodivergent brain and the daily routine as a solo parent, is totally immersive and all-encompassing.
I learnt a lot from the creation of this piece of work. Firstly - that I am capable of working in a more sculptural way, which I had not previously considered. It also involved a lot of problem solving logistics such as finding elements, and rigging from the 20+ foot studio ceiling. In the future I would improve my process by doing some more research in the planning process whilst discussing with other knowledgeable people, and by creating a marquette of my piece to help work out the kinks of process before the final piece.
Whilst creating this work I looked at artists for inspiration including:
Damien Hirst - for his use of nonsense in the ordinary and the relationship of interactive installation, specifically in his piece 'Pharmacy'.
Tracey Emin - for her autobiographical work and mixed media approach, particularly in installation.
Robert Rauschenberg - for his overall use of found objects in sculpture and installation.
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