So I know it's been a while, but as it's nearing Christmas (and therefore January) I've had a load of lovely deadlines. This also means I've been compiling some portfolios - yes, it's stupid, they all want different ones - so I should have some good stuff too post soon. On top of this I have some photos from a little trip to Italy lined up, so things should be picking up on here (:
But for now, this is a bit of a random post as I have a selection of random photos I thought I'd share with any one who happens to be reading this.
This is a shot of my friend's apartment building, sounds boring I know, but it's a converted textiles factory and the space that it's created is really interesting - like there's a background atmosphere still buzzing around from when it was a factory, it's really easy to imagine the feel it had when it was in action. I really liked the lobby space as that was where it was most open, and the structural beams have a kind of rawness and strength about them (ok, that sounds stupid, obviously they are strong, but they add a lot of character).
This is a painting I found in a restaurant in Cambridge, of a building reflected in the River Cam. The idea that you only see the reflection of the building is appealing to me because its like you're seeing an impression of an impression, and you have to work harder to distinguish what it is you are looking at. I also like the saturated colours, but that's just because they get your attention.
Here is a photo of the Olympic village, a bit old news, but it's an interesting design - it reminds me of the kind of Sicilian cities you get on hillsides, with all the buildings almost stacked on top of each other (just a bit more modern and a bit more blue). Its good how they've tied the colour scheme with the environment of the river though (I'm guessing that's what they intended?).
Finally, this is a building I saw on a walk to the Tate, I thought the geometric style was striking - I just turned around and it was a nice surprise (you can tell I live out in the countryside, surrounded by little stone cottages - don't get me wrong they're nice, but there sure are a lot of them). Really need to get out more so I'm not surprised by interesting things. Hopefully when my exams are over...
Anyway, as I said, a bit random, but a way to get back into blogging.
Looking forward to Christmas? Have to say, those stone cottages look darn cute at Christmas time (:
Jess (:
