Proposal:
Use acquired, second-hand wine corks to create multiple cork board mosaics. Each of these mosaics will be comprised of the same pieces of cork, meaning that each mosaic will, itself, be temporary and will be recycled into another form or image. Documentation of each state of the evolving mosaic will be important and will exist in both photographic and instructional form. The instructions will be compiled into a manual much like those for Ikea furniture. The end result will consist of a single physical example of the corkboard mosaic, multiple photographic documentations of all previous states of the corkboard mosaic, and the manual with instructions.
Reassigning Value:
The value is reestablished by assigning the recycled materials utilitarian as well as artistic functions. Design will impact the various elements of the project from a visual/aesthetic perspective. But it will also apply a 'paint by numbers' approach so others can duplicate the project.
Relevance:
The social relevance concerns our nations habits around recycling waste, or the lack thereof, and the often unacknowledged impact of the small or individual's contribution on the greater whole. Each piece is important, for better or for worse; this is evident in the small 'tiles' making up the mosaics.
Time Line:
Week 1.
■ Brainstorm
■ Research
Week 2.
■ Solidify ideas
■ Write proposal
■ List tools and resources required
■ Begin acquiring tools and resources
Week 3.
■ Finish acquiring resources and tools
■ Begin forming and manipulating corks
■ Continue researching visual elements
Week 4.
■ Continue forming and manipulating corks
■ Begin dyeing/staining corks
■ Continue researching visual elements
Week 5.
■ Finish forming and manipulating corks
■ Continue dyeing/staining corks
■ Begin finalizing mosaic designs
Week 6.
■ Finish dyeing/staining corks
■ Assemble mosaic guides
Week 7.
■ Assemble mosaic guides
■ Assemble prototype mosaic and document
Week 8.
■ Assemble mosaic guides
■ Assemble mosaics and document
Week 9.
■ Finish and print mosaic guides
■ Assemble final mosaics and print documentation
Week 10.
■ Prepare all materials for presentation
■ Present
8 comments:
I like the idea of recycling the cork again and again into different mosaics. I feel it adds a nice depth to your theme of recycling.
I like that you are including a cork mosaic manual as part of your project. It could inspire others to further the recycling effort by creating their own mosaic.
I really like this idea! It would look really great as a large scale image
I am interested to see if you use a pattern or a certain image for the mosaic.
Your idea is very nice. I think that the image you choose is what will really make this project successful.
I'm really excited to see this executed. Are you doing more then one mosaic or one really large one? I think since you are wanting to convey recycle and re-use your products, maybe use a head figure that is known for recycling? I think the outcome regardless is going to be pretty sweet.
mosaics incredible to see in real life. Its amazing what you can achieve when working with pixels. Your nuts for taking on this idea since it is so incredibly time consuming. But props for doing it! I fully understand the process, I just can't wait to see what ideas you use for the imagery
I agree with Nicole, the image that you use will definitely make or break your project. I sort of wish I were doing this project because I would have used the illustration that I sketched for you. But then again I am not so great with tessellations or mosaics.
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