Jane Philipps

After doing more ink sketches to draw out a specific form, I finally chose to focus on spirals. I was most interested in the spiral form of the curls in hair to begin with, so I began by taking a step back and thinking more generally. I made a mind map and then a list of different types of spirals (mostly organic) and did some ink drawings to brainstorm. I began thinking about the spiral as an infinite form, with no distinct beginning or end. This helped me tie the form itself to a larger concept and I started thinking about the actual work I wanted to make. I knew I wanted to juxtapose different types of natural spirals (such as DNA and galaxies) and I ended up finding a way to connect them using the spiral shape. I will post pictures of the finished product next week.