Initial Sketches + Mechanism

Some early sketches for the FMP.

The first half is an elevated version of my Running Thoughts project from EP&IV. A kind of sculpture/comics hybrid that would results in an installation.

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A long line of thoughts.
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Being surrounded by thoughts.

The second half is my Breathing Canvas idea which is sort of like a minimalistic and abstract approach to convey the feeling of stress or unexplainable anxiety. I want it to be kinetic. I want the result to be subtle yet interesting so people would take a second look.

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A breathing canvas to symbolise anxiety or trying to calm down.
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Other types of canvases.

As this one is a bit ambitious, I consulted with James Irwin, the 3d workshop and also the creative technology lab and the verdict is: IT IS VERY POSSIBLE.

Here is a sketch of the mechanics after consultation.

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There is a water pump in the creative technology lab and they can also code it to pump air automatically. I just need a vacuum bag and a pipe to connect it.
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Another suggestion by James which is very interesting and easy to hide the mechanics.

The problem with custom inflatables is that it is a bit difficult to manufacture just one and since I’m not sure which shape I actually want to do it is a bit of a blur to me. BUT I do like this set up with the plinths.

Even though I have to develop both, at some point it would be great to combine the two.

Things may change.

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