The crazy creature design for these creatures is a combination of a jellyfish, bee and big-eared hopping mice. Each element of these animals can be seen within the work. The jellyfish can be seen through the tentacles which are made from wool. The bee can be seen through the idea that the creatures are flying and the wings that allow them to fly. The idea that there are multiple creatures also ties in with the bee element as bees are usually seen in groups or swarms and these creatures are designed to be in a group. The big-eared hopping mouse can be seen through the shape of the head/body of the creature and the placement of the wings on the creature.
This concept for wearable art is both for protection and defence. The pieces are all made from gold and black wire that winds to create a glove-like sculpture that is worn on the hand and fingers. The finger elements of the piece are individual to ensure easy application and removal of the work and allow for glove elements to be worn alone.
Totem 1- Elephant with trunk in the air. The elephant is designed to have a trunk that is disproportionately bigger than the rest of it as this demonstrates the significance of its trunk being held in this way. The elephant is placed on my bed as I have always kept my original one next to my bed to bring good fortune and positive energy to my life.
Totem 2- Friendship bracelet. This bracelet is a recreation of a friendship anklet that I always wear. It brings me comfort and keeps my best friend in my heart.
Totem 3- Corset. This corset is a recreation of a shirt that I wear often when I go out with my friends. whenever I wear it I have a fun night and it brings me comfort when I wear it. I have photographed it with the background of a club as this is where I feel it belongs.
Totem 4- Fish Tattoo. this totem was made as a replica of my tattoo. The tattoo is representative of good health and good fortune. Whenever I feel as though I am not succeeding or doing well I keep this tattoo in my mind and it brings me comfort.
Totem 5- Circle Necklace. My parents gave me a necklace that was a simple circle. This piece is a redesign of my necklace and has many circles that connect into one larger circle. This necklace is very special to me and keeps my family in my heart.
Module 4- Ceramics and sculpture combined. This is a book representative of the difficulty of reading for me and demonstrates how I do not like reading. The handcuff represents the tie that reading has to many things within the world especially within university and study.
